What’s interesting and different about this film is that it is the story of a South Asian transwoman, which is very hard to come across in the mainstream Hollywood’s predominantly white representation of the LGBTQ+ community.
By Nikhila Eda Jul 13 2020 |
DOV's music is hypnotic, to say the least. It is stunning and beautiful, every song powerful in a different way.
By Saachi Gupta Jul 4 2020 |
He is funny, insightful, and brave. He uses his platform to educate people about queer issues and also talks about the political issues going on in our country.
By Lakshanya Jul 1 2020 |
His point of view is as strong as his will power to be a better ally to those who do not have the same privileges as he does. In the telephonic interview that ensued, he candidly discussed his experiences of working in the mainstream media as a homosexual man.
By Srishti Berry Jun 16 2020 |
The song is strikingly genuine, and it is hard not to get caught up in the emotions it expresses, and feel just as lost as the singer themselves. It is clear how much this relationship meant to Somaya, and it is easy to understand every emotion expressed in the song.
By Saachi Gupta May 22 2020 |
In 2016, Paras was awarded the Roshan Award of the BlueCat International Screenplay Contest. Out of 4,500 submissions, his screenplay titled Deepest, Darkest or How Not To Lie put him in contact with notable agents and talent managers in Hollywood.
By Tanya Mar 27 2020 |
The proposal however happened on December 13th at Kew Gardens, London. The day started with Hayle putting up 100 photos of us together in our bedroom and putting them into the shape of the words I love you.
By Pooja Nair Mar 24 2020 |
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.
By Khushi Mar 12 2020 |
Her photographs have a distinct, ethereal style, almost– something about the colours and the contrast draws you in and keeps you there.
By Saachi Gupta Feb 7 2020 |
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By Krupa Joseph Jan 29 2020 |
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.
By Saachi Gupta Jan 13 2020 |
As a cisgender person, I also know that representation of people with other gender identities is rare. As a writer, it is one of my responsibilities, I believe, to depict a diverse group of people and make them feel visible, something that a lot of us did not have at a younger age.
By Saachi Gupta Nov 12 2019 |
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.
By Asfiyah Oct 23 2019 |
From growing up learning Carnatic music to launching their YouTube channel performing covers to finally becoming a full-time indie-pop artist, Teenasai's journey is a celebration for the desi queer community.
By NOFILTERSASSY Oct 3 2019 |
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.
By Pooja Nair Sep 5 2019 |
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.
By JS Aug 14 2019 |
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.
By JS Jul 30 2019 |
In Denmark, especially Copenhagen, everyone is very open-minded. Everything is very accepted—you can be whoever you want to be.
By Saachi Gupta Jul 24 2019 |
The film, just like our young and ambitious director, doesn't shy away from a topic that our traditionalist society would consider a taboo.
By Vishnu Jul 19 2019 |
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.
By NOFILTERSASSY Jul 17 2019 |
