It's Ranbir Kapoor vs Imran Khan for Hindi cinema's next gay icon

Bollywood’s getting more and more comfy about exploring homosexual themes in their films, the latest being an upcoming film by director Onir. It’s no longer taboo to be regarded as a gay icon, a trend that was highlighted in film-maker Karan Johar’s Kal Ho Na Ho.

Following the success of  Dostana, hunky John Abraham was soon catapulted as gay icon after his  ‘body’ beautiful act opposite actor Abhishek Bachchan in the film. “It is a compliment to be known as a gay icon. I don’t see anything wrong about being appreciated by people of the same sex after being appreciated by women as well. It is flattering to have so many fans,” John is reported to have said. However, it now seems like younger turks are now taking over this domain.

Bets are being placed on actors Ranbir Kapoor and Imran Khan as vying to be the next hot gay icon. Even before his debut film released, the promos of Saawariya showing the then-newcomer doing his famous towel drop act not only had the women swooning, but also had the men hooked. Says a member from the gay community in Mumbai, “Ranbir is quite cute and acts well too. He’s hot. His sex appeal lies in his eyes. He also has a body to die for. We really like him.” Imran, too, gets the thumbs up from the gay community. The actor, apparently, does not seem to mind the tag. At the end of the day, fans, be it male or female, are all equal, he’s reported to have said.

A director, on conditions of anonymity, says it’s difficult to choose between the two youngsters. “Both are young, vibrant, good looking and above all, good actors.” But others from the gay community reveal a clear preference for the Kapoor boy.