Even though the top court of the different countries of the world may legalize homosexuality and recognize same sex marriage, most of these countries have a long way to go until these unions are accepted by their societies. "Mann Ki Baat" (literally, The Heart Speaks) is about one such man residing in India (a predominantly conservative society) who fears that he may not be accepted by his race and the society in general for who he is.
Manoj Rao
Uday Sabnis
Even though the top court of the different countries of the world may legalize homosexuality and recognize same sex marriage, most of these countries have a long way to go until these unions are accepted by their societies. "Mann Ki Baat" (literally, The Heart Speaks) is about one such man residing in India (a predominantly conservative society) who fears that he may not be accepted by his race and the society in general for who he is.
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