Victor Thoudam On ‘Even Mists Have Silver Linings’
In a conversation, he is contemplative and focused. Any question that I ask is met with a pause and then a well-thought-out reply.
Archive for the category Interviews
Interviews of known and un-known Queers (& supporters) making a difference.
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Allyship And Desi Representation: A Conversation With Simrah Farrukh
Her photographs have a distinct, ethereal style, almost– something about the colours and the contrast draws you in and keeps you there.
A Conversation With Sufi Malik
In person– or on the laptop screen as we talk– Sufi is warm and brilliant, much like her Instagram username, @sufi.sun. She is articulate and reflective, determined to say the right things, thinking over her answers carefully each time.
Interview: French Musician Pauline Mancini On Her Newest Single, “I Want A Lady”.
Pauline Mancini, 24 years old, lives in Lorraine, France. She started music at the age of 16, not knowing anything about it.
Featured– In Conversation With The Hosts Of “Dyking Out”.
In honour of their 100th episode, which aired on September 24th, 2019 – the producers of Dyking Out managed to snag an episode with comedian and bisexual “dykon” (dyke icon), Margaret Cho.
In Conversation With Nemat Sadat, Author Of “The Carpet Weaver”.
The book, only available in South Asia currently has been garnering attention for its view of Afgan society. Nemat sits down with Gaysi to discuss his debut book, queer narratives from Afghanistan and how literature has a role to transform how politics of the marginalised continue to be viewed.
Talking ‘Beyond The Colours’ With Diya Ullas
I had an opportunity to talk to Diya about her art, what it entails, and how she sees it. And after talking to her about this project, Lorde’s words become more relevant.
In Conversation With Aneesha Vaswani? The Makeup Artist Whose NAAZ Photo Series We Are Doting On
Aneesha, who teamed up with photographer Harish and stylist Divya, collaborated for NAAZ to give us a glimpse of what it means to live in a post-377 India through 6 young voices of the community.
Jijo Kuriakose On His Latest Short Film “Njan Sanjo” – The Story of a Trans Man in His Own Words
In an exclusive interview with team Gaysi, director Jijo Kuriakose shares his experiences working on Njan Sanjo and articulates his thoughts on the importance of self-representation in queer-centric media.
‘Being’ In Pakistan- An Interview with Hisham Malik
The videos he has worked on also share stories that matter to him about the clandestine existence of queer folx in Pakistan, a country culturally and even lawfully similar in the violence towards queer people as their neighbour- India.
Lingering Wine: Queer Singer Pragya Pallavi Releases Her Debut Single
‘Lingering Wine’ features Pragya’s powerhouse vocals and soulful composition, and attempts to have a universal appeal that can entice lovers of all genders.
The Chinky Homo Project And Everything You Need To Know About It
Northeast is a complex entity very much at the periphery of the country; geographically and otherwise. And perhaps, this peripheral identity is an issue the region and its people continue to grapple with, both within the region and in the rest of the country.
Love That Connects People: The Need For Queer Narratives For A Diverse Bangladesh
We believe this campaign will help change minds in Bangladesh by promoting a level of understanding and awareness of our community, which in Bangladesh currently, is desperately missing.
Interview With Author Saikat Majumdar On His New Book, The Scent Of God.
Saikat Majumdar, author of The Scent of God talks to Gaysi Family about the need for more stories that are set in spaces that complicate the many identities we are all born with.
Stop Everything And Watch “Naughty Amelia Jane”?
Naughty Amelia Jane has been winning accolades after accolades in both international and national film circles for being spot on with more than just portrayal of the queer community.
In Conversation With British Desi Queer Artist, Leo Kalyan
It has been five years since Kalyan entered the music scene and he has definitely made his own mark. Even a half-hearted attempt to listen to his work will make one thing clear-- he is not afraid to chart his own path.
Intersectionality Matters: #OneForAll
The stories were inspired by important struggles that have happened and are still happening. I tried to keep an emotional, simple approach as I am disliking the way people are quickly finding reason to divide themselves into camps based on words.
Action and Activism with Adam Eli
In this age of social platforms, online activism is omnipresent and political engagement often ends at its inception — with a lone tweet or Instagram story, Adam stands above with his commitment to real world action.
Film Roohi: On Love And Things That Matter
Typically, daughters and fathers are close. Much as been said and shown about a father giving his daughter away to a deserving man but what about the women who have chosen women?
Did You Know India Has The 3rd Largest HIV Epidemic In The World?
India has the third largest HIV epidemic in the world. In 2017, HIV prevalence among adults (aged 15-49) was an estimated 0.2%.
