While Ek Ladki Ko Dekha is being heralded as mainstream Bollywood’s first feature focusing on a lesbian relationship, independent Indian filmmakers have been producing films with desi-queer themes for decades. BomGay, Fire, and My Brother Nikhil are one of dozens of critically acclaimed productions that have tackled the topic. We’re thrilled that Sholay’s very own visuals maestro, Lotus Visual, has co-produced a Marathi language short film, U for Usha— a nuanced

The new single “You and I” is a first for our favorite Desi-Brit drag starlet Asifa Lahore. She explains,”What differentiates this project from my other pieces is is that for the first time, I am releasing original material with a strong focus on thoughtful contemporary lyrics and stunning vocals.” The video, produced by our own visuals maestro Neeraj of Lotus Visual, oozes with Bolly-Brit romance with willowy shirtless fan dancers and

Check us out in TimeOut London. GFest is London’s premier LGBTQI cross-arts festival, GFEST is a platform for LGBTQI artists, organisations and venues to promote LGBT and queer arts. It features group and solo performances, exhibitions, creative workshops and film screenings. The 3 day festival from November 7 to November 9 ends with a “Bollywood Blast” party organized by your very own Sholay Productions featuring visuals by Neeraj, DJ and performances by

Lotus Visual has put together another nice retrospective of Desilicious 10 with flyer designs by Atif Toor for your viewing pleasure, backed by a mix by Ashu Rai. The flyers also feature so many amazing clubs in NY, many of which are now condos, high-priced boutiques and fast-food restaurants – including Climate 8, Twirl, Shelter, Pyramid, Flamingo East, Rare (formerly The Cooler), Limelight, Pepper, Studio B and more. Take a

Get prepped for our first Halloween costume party in over 5 years. We’re thrilled to be holding another Bollywood Carnaval party, featuring music by Ashu Rai and DJ Harsh and visuals by Neeraj, and we’ll be giving away $200 cash to the best costume. Some of you “old-timers” will surely remember past Desilicious Halloween parties and some of our crowd’s most creative costumes! And, to get ready for Halloween, be

Take a trip down Desilicious memory lane with this wonderful montage of images and flyers from our various parties and events over the past 9 years, curated and developed by LotusVe with a Desilicious soundtrack by Ashu Rai.

As you may have heard, Pam Anderson has been causing quite a ruckus in India with her appearance on the reality show “Big Boss” and her “attempt” at a Bollywood dance number with her version of ” Dhak Dhak Karne Laga”. Our resident visual maestro, Lotus Visual, has created his own Pam Anderson Bollytwood dance number, which we think is more interesting and fun. Jab Chaye Mera Jadoo featuring Pam

Friday night’s Desilicious successfully brought the monthly South Asian party to a new venue despite trepidation over the looming snowstorm. “We were a little nervous with the weather,” said promoter Atiif Toor of Sholay Productions, “but realized we have such a die-hard crowd that rain or shine, snow or sleet they’re coming out—and they did so we’re happy about that.” Bringing their hit party to Pachita, they themed the evening as the Bollywood Blue Bash. “We