Archive for authorShikhrani Raghvendra

Raghvendra Shikhrani is a journalist by profession and dog lover by passion. Hail from blue blood of a small village in Rajasthan. Family is the priority and community is the responsibility, thus smartly managing the balance between both.
The web-series received positive response from critics and the media, and made it to some festival selections, including AltFest NY -- New York's locally programmed Gay and Lesbian film festival.
Things You Should Know About Yaariyan’s New Initiative In Association With MTV Staying Alive
Globally, more than 30% of all new HIV infections are estimated to occur among youth aged 15 to 25 years. People aged 15-29 years comprise almost 25% of the India’s population but account for 31% of the country’s AIDS burden.
Ekta Kapoor’s Web Platform AltBalaji Brings LGBTQ Content To The Mainstream.
Three queer-themed series in a few weeks of launching the platform had us intrigued and we got behind the screens for a quick conversation with Manav Sethi, Chief Marketing Officer, AltBalaji.
3 Eye-Opening Interviews With LBT Film-makers At The Kashish Mumbai International Queer Film Fest 2017
In conversation with Maaria Sayed, film-maker of Chudala; Karishma Dube, film-maker of Devi; and Rajesh James, film-maker of Naked Wheels.
Kashish Mumbai International Queer Film Festival 2017: The Director Talks About This Year’s Event
At a film festival, watching their own or similar lives mirrored in stories around the world can be very empowering.
Review of Vikram Bhatt’s Another Queer Delight: Spotlight
People continue to remain in the closet because the media industry has limited opportunities for those who have honestly shared their sexual orientation with the world.
Vikram Bhatt’s Web-series Twisted Has A Queer Twist In The Story
The boldly performed scene might have raised many eyebrows but it looks like the audience has enjoyed this honest, bare attempt by these two actresses.
UP Police Arrests Lesbian Couple In A Village of Shamli District
The couple disclosed in the police station that they love each other and have desire to live together.
AltBalaji’s Boygiri Tells Story Of That One Gay Guy Among The Straights
The show is fun, pure, unadulterated, slaphappy comic story of boys next door.
Audience’s Reaction To ALT Balaji’s Web-Series “Romil & Jugal”
The story is engaging as well as entertaining and ice on the cake is all actors have done complete justice with their respective characters.
Is India Ready To Accept Trans Woman As A Mother?
As we all know that Vicks is a brand that has always associated its products with the gentle touch of a mother’s care, as she caresses and gives relief to her child.
The Making of Sisak: India’s First Silent LGBTQ Themed Film
Sisak narrates the story of two men falling in love but somewhere, audience won’t realize that it’s about two men. Hence, it’s about two individuals, two souls looking for love.
Film Grinder Is Based On Real Life Incidents Of Director & His Friends
Based on true stories, Grinder is a film which narrates the story of a teenager who leaves his home in the suburbs and his abusive father for the promise of a modelling job in New York City.
Interview : Director Amit Khanna, All About Section 377
This 8 episodic web-series takes viewers to the real world of LGBT and also delivers a strong message that being Gay is not a taboo.
Interview : Joel Simkhai, Founder and CEO, Grindr
Dating is no longer a frowned upon thing in India. But what about gay dating?