A Calcutta based fashion photographer, Amit Dey, has challenged the stigma of being a member of the LGBT community in India in a stunning series of photos.

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The photoshoot entitled 'To His Coy Mistress' features a groom who fulfills his social obligations by getting married to a woman, but also depicts the groom being drawn sexually towards another man.

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Amit, who is also bisexual, said, "I wanted to make a point about love having no bar on gender. It just happens and we cannot predict how or when it does."

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Models: Gm Gourab, Popi Bera, Amit Bittoo Dey
Makeup and photo credit: Amit Karmakar
Designer: Kala Sambit
Concept, styling and direction: Amit Bittoo Dey