We are shocked, angered, and saddened to learn about the brutal murder of  Xulhaz Mannan, Editor of Bangladesh’s first and only LGBTQ magazine, “Roopbaan,” along with his friend,  Tanay Mojumdar in Dhaka today. Mannan also worked at the US development agency, USAID.  Mojumdar was an actor and also worked at “Roopbaan.” They were both killed in Mannan’s home by six militants claiming to be parcel couriers who attacked the residence guard and forced their way into Mannan’s apartment.

Posted: April 25th, 2016

“Just let me touch it.” Ranveer Singh describes his early experience being the target of a small-time casting director in Andheri who was more interested in Ranveer’s body than the modeling portfolio the young actor had put together for his interview. In a candid interview on NDTV, the actor says that its an open secret in the Bollywood film industry that exploitation and trading sexual favors for acting roles is

Posted: March 26th, 2016

Aao Bajao Taali! Y-Films—a subsidiary of Yash Raj Films—has set the Internet on fire with the launch of their new video “Hum Hai Happy.” Is “India’s first transgender band” a groundbreaking musical group or a corporate formula for a viral hit? Our cynical side smells corporate spirit given the splashy corporate underwriting by the folks at Red Label Tea and the earnest sell copy —“Brooke Bond Red Label has always

Posted: January 7th, 2016

It’s that time of year and we’ve got our favorite tracks that were played on the Desilicious dance floor in 2015 here. Our favorite songs include: –  “Nachan Farrate”  from “All is Well” –  “Ghani Bawri” from “Tanu Weds, Manu Returns” – “Dance Ke Legend”  from “Hero” - “Banno” again from “Tanu Weds, Manu Returns” –  “Badshah” from DJ Waley Babu  feat Aastha Gil –  “Afghan Jalebi (Ya Baba)” from “Phantom” – “Chittiyan Kalayian (DJ Aqeel &

Posted: December 31st, 2015

Happy Holidays!  Be sure to check out the latest party pics from our Desilicious Bollyween bash here.  And, we’ll be posting our annual round-up of favorite Sholay tracks (desi + non-desi) of 2015 this month and be sure to check back soon for details on our next event.   Join our Facebook page or follow Ashu Rai on Twitter.

Posted: November 30th, 2015

The hairiest month of the year is finally here! Check out Buzz Feed’s hair raising gallery of hot and hirsute desi boys assembled by Nirali Shah (we added some of our own faves below). Guys, consider giving that razor a break this month for a good cause. The Movember Foundation is is a global charity committed to men living happier, healthier, longer lives. Their funding targets prostate cancer, testicular cancer, poor

Posted: November 5th, 2015

Halloween has officially become just another excuse to dress slutty…but who are we to judge? Mode’s latest video—as seen in Next Magazine—demonstrates some very punny costume ideas for boys who simply can’t keep their clothes on. Perhaps you’ll find some inspiration for Bollyween here… 10 Shirtless Halloween Costumes                

Posted: October 23rd, 2015

Mawaan Rizwan is a British gay YouTuber. He traveled to Pakistan to find out How Gay is Pakistan.  To play the video outside of the UK, make sure to first add the BBC iPlayer proxy to your Chrome browser. After it is installed, click on this link to play the video. For all the homophobia and ridicule he sees, he also finds people who have set up a center for

Posted: October 23rd, 2015