The episode/short film has been applauded for its sensitive portrayal of the LGBTQ community and gay romance. Also read: Modern Love Mumbai: Hansal Mehta says kiss between Pratik Gandhi and Ranveer Brar was deliberately awkwardĭirected by Hansal Mehta, Baai focusses on the love story of Manzar (Pratik Gandhi) and Rajveer (Ranveer Brar) and how Manzar has hid his sexuality from his Baai (his grandmother, played by Tanuja). Many viewers have reported this absence with some speculating it may be due to the nation’s strict stance against portrayal of LGBTQ romance. However, the episode-which is normally the second of six-is curiously missing from the version of Modern Love: Mumbai available In the UAE.
The film focusses on a love story between a gay couple and how the protagonist has hid his sexuality from his grandmother. The series features six stories of love all set in Mumbai, among which is Baai, which stars Pratik Gandhi, Ranveer Brar, and Tanuja. Amazon Prime Video’s new anthology series Modern Love: Mumbai premiered on the streaming platform on May 13.
