“Pushpa, I hate tears” was one of his signature lines from “Aradhana”. He would want us to remember him smiling, dancing, romancing and singing. He was the first true superstar of Bollywood films. He made us laugh and he made us cry inconsolably in “Anand”. His songs still resonate especially when one is melancholic. “Yeh shaam mastani, madhosh kiye jaye” (this playful evening is getting me drunk) or “Zindagi, kaise

Posted: July 22nd, 2012

Our pictures from the Hot Pink Pride party are finally up! Take a look here at the pics taken by Steven Rosen and be sure to also join our Facebook group and like our page to continue receiving Sholay updates!

Posted: July 12th, 2012

We are pleased to hear that Rosanna Flamer-Caldera from “Equal Ground”, a Sri Lanka-based LGBTIQ organization, will be in the New York-based offices of American Jewish World Service (AJWS) on July 17, 2012 for a discussion of her work and the status of LGBTIQ rights in Sri Lanka. Founded in 2004, Equal Ground seeks to decriminalize homosexuality in Sri Lanka and educate the wider society by fostering dialogue and promoting

Posted: July 12th, 2012

Thanks to all of the beautiful people who came out to Hot Pink Pride at BB King’s on June 22nd! It was a memorable night and special thanks to Raje Shwari, Shammie, Bijli and the SALGA Dancers! Check out this link to view the pictures captured by Next Magazine and be sure to check back soon for our own Pink Pride pics. We’re also working on dates for upcoming events

Posted: July 6th, 2012

On July 24, Cinemarosa Queens presents “Indian Shorts from KASHISH with Sridhar Rangayan” on July 29th at the Queens Museum of Art in Queens. CINEMAROSA is Queens’ first and only Queer independent film/video series that takes place at the museum every third Sunday of the month. In July, they will be hosting Sridhar Rangayan, Indian Filmmaker and director of the KHASHISH Mumbai Queer Film Festival. Sridhar is currently on a

Posted: June 28th, 2012

For three July weekends, performer D’Lo will be presenting D’FunQT (pronounced “defunct”), a one-person stand-up storytelling show featuring the comedian sharing hilarious and poignant snapshots of the worlds that shaped who he is now. D’Lo grew up in a strict immigrant Hindu family, caught between two overzealous parents who provided a wealth of material for his self-reflective musings, rants, and side-splitting coming out stories. Written and performed Leguizamo-style, this one-person

Posted: June 25th, 2012

Help support filmmaker Hima B’s documentary License to Pimp which documents how labor conditions in strip clubs impact the strippers working in them. The documentary focuses on three San Francisco strippers and the choices they make as their workplaces engage in illegal labor practices. It’s also based on Hima’s own experience in the industry in the 90s. You can support this important project and help her reach her fundraising goal

Posted: June 25th, 2012

Posted: June 20th, 2012