India, May 18 -- In a city often celebrated as a global bastion of progressiveness and self-expression, Indian fashion and lifestyle content creator Ankush Bahuguna found himself at the centre of a jarring reality check. Ankush, known for challenging gender norms through beauty and style, took to Instagram on May 17 to document a 'homophobic' encounter he faced while walking the streets of London in a vibrant pink ensemble. Also read | Ankush Bahuguna shares 6 style tips for men who want to dress better and use jewellery, accessories to accentuate looks

The video, titled 'Homophobia on the streets of London', was captioned: "What weak, insecure men sound like." It ignited a conversation on Instagram regarding the fragility of modern masc...