New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Talk about gays and their acceptability problems are no longer hush-hush with 'Queer Pride' rallies becoming an annual event in many Indian cities. And one-film old writer-director Tarun Mansukhani takes pride in bringing homosexuality out of the closet in films with his commercial hit "Dostana". He now plans a sequel to the comedy.

"It was an intentional thought to make a light-hearted film on a serious subject. I personally believe that is the way to make people listen. If I were to attempt an Indian version of 'Brokeback Mountain' or make an equally serious film, I don't think I'd get half the response I've received," Mansukhani told IANS in an e-mail interview.

"I didn't expect people to walk out of the theatre saying 'Hey! I?m okay with homosexuality'. I wanted them to walk out laughing and then later when the entire family was sitting at the dinner table laughing about the film, I was hoping that someone would continue the discussion. And I achieved that. I'm proud to say that I?ve made homosexuality come out of the closet and onto the dinner table. I think it worked," he said.

The 33-year-old now plans to launch part two of his successful hit that had Abhishek Bachchan, John Abraham and Priyanka Chopra in lead roles.

"I am thinking of 'Dostana 2'. The reception the film got made Karan (Johar) and myself sit down and question ourselves. I have had ideas of what I would like the sequel to be like...but they are on a back burner until my mind is clear about what kind of film I want to make next," he said.

The second instalment will see Abhishek and John consolidate their onscreen bonding as Sam and Kunal respectively.

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