On this episode of Keeping it Queer, author Devdutt Pattanaik joins Navin to have an in-depth discussion about: How he was first introduced to Indian mythology. How people don't read enough history before interpreting religion. How India's greatest monk wrote the best book on erotica. How he was exposed to all kinds of cultures as a child in the Pre-Hindutva era. In the Culture Vulture segment, Farhad and Navin take an in-depth at the new film 'Love, Simon' and the issues surrounding it. You can...
Jun 14, 2018•53 min•Season 2Ep. 20
This week, we meet Ankit Dasgupta, who manages social media content for Mirror Now, a reputed news channel. How he first came out to his mom. What's it like to be openly gay in a massive news channel. What was it like to be a part of Flash Mob. Why news debates are necessary, but in a controlled manner. On the Culture Vulture segment of the show, Farhad and Navin talk about their childhood crushes and recommend some cool reboots. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Pod...
Jun 07, 2018•52 min•Season 2Ep. 19
This week on Keeping it Queer, Navin talks to Danish Sheikh, a human rights lawyer who is taking the fight against Section 377 beyond the courtroom and onto the stage, with his latest theatre production, Contempt. He talks to us about the idea behind the play and why he believes that tapping into the anger the queer population in India feels is necessary to challenge the authorities. On the Culture Vulture segment, Farhad and Navin delve deep into their sexting habits and discuss a film that has...
May 31, 2018•38 min•Season 2Ep. 18
This week on Keeping it Queer, Navin talks to Praful Baweja, co-founder of Six Degrees, a growth network for Indian LGBTQ++ individuals to meet; connect; recruit; share skills; leads; referrals and empower each other. He opens up about: - His fascination with books from an early age. - Being there when the Mumbai Pride first started. - Why he feels it's okay to move on to curation of other events for the queer communities. - How the allies are coming out in support of the community. On the Cultr...
May 24, 2018•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 17
On this episode of Keeping it Queer, Navin is joined by filmmaker Pradipta Ray, who talks about the confusion over her name, what it was like to identify as trans in a culturally affluent household, her grandfather's erotica collection and why Hindi films have contributed a lot to the constant fears women live with. In the Culture Vulture segment, Farhad and Navin talk about coping with loss, and two films that portray that queer characters dealing with tragedy. You can listen to this show and o...
May 17, 2018•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 16
This week on Keeping it Queer, we are joined by Anuja Parikh and Rupa Sengupta, an out and proud lesbian couple responsible for the new venture, Parched. They talk about how they hope to create safe spaces for the queer community and its allies. They also delve deep into weird tinder dates, the L word and dealing with family at parties and stalkers on Instagram. In the Culture Vulture segment, Farhad talks about the cutest bromances in TV shows and films. Follow Parched here for more updates: ht...
May 10, 2018•37 min•Season 2Ep. 15
This week on Keeping it Queer, we focus on the upcoming KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival. And to talk about it, we have Sridhar Rangayan and Shibu Thomas from the KASHISH team joining Navin in the studio. They discuss the joys and difficulties of putting a film festival together, the waves the films have created in India and abroad, and also touch upon the weirdest question people ask queer folks. In the Culture Vulture segment, Farhad talks about a film that showcases a coming-o...
May 03, 2018•46 min•Season 2Ep. 14
This week on Keeping it Queer, we met Shobhna S Kumar, founder of QueerInk.com . She talks about how love convinced her to make Mumbai her home, her fascination with books and the role literature, films and the arts play in helping queer artists and their admirers throughout the world cope with the anxiety of coming out of the closet. In the Culture Vulture segment, Farhad and Navin delve deep into the wonderful new reboot of Queer Eye. You can talk to Shobhna here: info@queerink.com Check out h...
Apr 26, 2018•37 min•Season 2Ep. 13
This week on Keeping it Queer, we meet Deb and Ankit, two young gay men who found love in each other. Joining them in the studio is Deb's mother Arundhati, who talks about how she always knew her son was gay and also dishes out some secrets! In the Culture Vulture segment, Farhad and Navin talk about evolution of Queer themes in the Hindi film industry. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You c...
Apr 19, 2018•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 12
On this episode of Keeping it Queer, we are honored to be joined by Prince Manvendra Singh Gohil, a role model for several queer people in India. Navin talks to him about what it was like for him to come out as gay despite being from a royal family, what he thinks of heritage and a lineage, and also drops an X-Men reference. In the Culture Vulture segment, Farhad tells Navin about the resurgence of aesthetic porn. Watch the short NDTV Documentary, Married in Public, Gay in Private here: https://...
Apr 12, 2018•47 min•Season 2Ep. 11
On this episode, Navin talks to Siddhant More and Kiran, who identify as transmen. Siddhant opens up about how he underwent sex reassignment surgery and how his friends supported him, while Kiran opens up about his passion for the queer community and how he too hopes to fully transition into a male.Tune in to listen to their inspiring story. In the Culture Vulture segment, Farhad recommends some movies that fall in the STD Horror genre. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the ...
Apr 05, 2018•39 min•Season 2Ep. 10
On this episode of #KeepingitQueer, we meet Ray, a spoken word artist and social impact specialist. She opens up about how growing up Queer came with jeers, taunts and mental trauma. She also sheds light on how a body cleanse helped her cope with a lot in life. In the Culture Vulture segment, Farhad and Navin discuss the best gay relationships in TV shows. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 Yo...
Mar 29, 2018•37 min•Season 2Ep. 9
This week on #KeepingitQueer, we meet Daniel Mendonca, who proudly represents the I in the LGBTQIA spectrum. Having been long-time friends with Navin, Daniel opens up about the many ups and downs he has faced and why he believes Christianity has space to evolve. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...
Mar 22, 2018•33 min•Season 2Ep. 8
On this very special episode of Keeping it Queer, we meet two mothers - Aruna Desai and Padma Iyer. They open up about what's it like to accept your child as queer and the many learnings that come with it. In the Culture Vulture segment, Navin and Farhad talk about the Oscar-nominated queer films and how they have evolved over time. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our webs...
Mar 15, 2018•37 min•Season 2Ep. 7
This week we meet Darshil S, a young chef who has been actively involved in organizing the Mr Gay World India pageant. He opens up about how he got involved with the LGBTQ community, what's it like living as a gay Desi man in Australia and how exploring sexual fetishes can help make the world a better place. In the Culture Vulture segment of the show, Farhad talks about unique social dating apps that no one's heard about and opens up about kinks and sexual desires. You can listen to this show an...
Mar 08, 2018•32 min•Season 2Ep. 6
On this episode of Keeping it Queer, we meet two drag queens from India, Maya (aka Alex Mathew) and Rani Ko-He-Nur (aka Sushant Divgikar). Listen as they throw shade each other, serve fish and explain several colorful terms from the world of drag. In the Culture Vulture segment, Farhad recommends musicians who are a far cry from the regular gay divas and he also ends up learning what the 'Kiki' means. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://...
Mar 01, 2018•30 min•Season 2Ep. 5
This week on #KeepingitQueer, Navin is joined by Savio Mascarenhas, founder of Color Positive, who opens up about growing up gay in a joint family setting, enjoying the stage and sharing its joy with others. In the #CultureVulture segment, Farhad recommends a film whilst also divulging a story about a kite, a cliff and rubbing one out. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our w...
Feb 22, 2018•50 min•Season 2Ep. 4
On this episode of Keeping it Queer, Navin is joined by writers Ghazal Dhaliwal and Jerry Johnson, who both talk about how mainstream literature and films need an upgrade and also explain why queer people don't need to be "accepted" by people. In the Culture Vulture segment, Farhad recommends a book that deals with growing up queer. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our webs...
Feb 15, 2018•52 min•Season 2Ep. 3
This week on Keeping it Queer, Navin is joined by Koninika Roy, the Advocacy Manager at The Humsafar Trust. She opens up about her experience of being queer and desi in London and how she got involved in LBT rights. She also tells us how her team reaches out to young bi, lesbian or trans women who are put under house arrest or face domestic violence. In the Culture Vulture segment, Farhad and Navin discuss weird orgasms and aesthetic sex scenes in films and TV shows. You can listen to this show ...
Feb 08, 2018•48 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Navin is joined by Sadhna Prasad and Shanthi Sonu, members of The Aravani Art Project, who discuss how they are reaching out and encouraging conversations surrounding the transgender community across the country through wall art. In the all new Culture Vulture segment, Farhad Karkaria recommends a TV show that he can relate to his own life as a queer person. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 ...
Feb 01, 2018•43 min•Season 2Ep. 1
On the season finale of Keeping it Queer, prominent Transgender activist Gauri Sawant, opens up about: Why she had to leave her family behind. The creative ways she likes to abuse. Why she decided to adopt Gayatri as her daughter. What being a mother is truly like. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...
May 22, 2017•42 min•Season 1Ep. 20
On this episode of Keeping it Queer, Jerry Johnson, prominent gay rights advocate, opens up about: Why old aunties believed he could perform miracles. What his experiences with his previous relationships have taught him. Why falling out of love is okay. The need to be open about your sexuality in your workplace. You can also check out 'The Myth & Culture Podcast', which Jerry co-hosts with author Devdutt Patnaik, here: http://www.audiomatic.in/category/the-myth-culture-podcast/ You can liste...
May 15, 2017•52 min•Season 1Ep. 19
On this episode of Keeping it Queer, Navin Noronha talks to the cast of the film LOEV, a gay love story set against a road trip. Cast members Shiv Pandit and Siddharth Menon open up about: What it is like to get into the skin of a gay character. How director Sudanshu Saria wowed the actors with his script and filmmaking techniques. The difficulties of shooting a kissing scene in the Western Ghats of Maharashtra. How they feel about Bollywood's "gay curse". This is an IVM Production; for more suc...
May 08, 2017•37 min•Season 1Ep. 18
On this episode of Keeping it Queer, Gautam Yadav, program officer for Humsafar Trust, talks to Navin about: Why he decided to come out to his dad first. The incident that convinced him to leave school for good. What it is like to be a PLHIV in India and the medication involved. What he hopes to achieve with his venture, Youth Lead. This is an IVM Production; for more such awesome podcasts on the go, download the IVM Podcasts app on Google Play: https://goo.gl/bI1toI and on iOS: https://goo.gl/9...
May 01, 2017•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 17
On this episode of Keeping it Queer, Sakshi, founder of Gaysi Family (http://gaysifamily.com/), opens up about: Why she never had to go through the coming out experience. What the heydays of blogging were like. How stories of Indian Lesbian, Bisexual and Trans women need to be told. How the famous 'Dirty Talk' open mic was born. Why she decided to publish a full-blown LGBTQ magazine. This is an IVM Production; for more such awesome podcasts on the go, download the IVM Podcasts app on Google Play...
Apr 24, 2017•46 min•Season 1Ep. 16
On this episode of Keeping it Queer, Navin talks to Divya Roop, a gender non-conforming androgynous blogger. On the show, he opens up about: How he grew up in different cultures across different states in India. How he first discovered gay porn. How religious scriptures are misinterpreted by bigots. How he was physically assaulted by homohobes and how he made them pay for it. This is an IVM Production; for more such awesome podcasts on the go, download the IVM Podcasts app on Google Play: https:...
Apr 17, 2017•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 15
On this episode of Keeping it Queer, PK Bhai aka Prachi Kathale, opens up about: - Why she never had to officially come out of the closet. How she fell in love with a girl at the age of 6. How her friend was extorted for being gay. Her views about relationships within the LGBT community. This is an IVM Production; for more such awesome podcasts on the go, download the IVM Podcasts app on Google Play: https://goo.gl/bI1toI and on iOS: https://goo.gl/9UhnGd Or come find us: Website: Indusvox.com F...
Apr 10, 2017•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 14
On this episode of Keeping it Queer, Navin interacts with Rakesh from Gaurav CBO, who helps counsel young LGBT individuals and male sex workers. Though he isn't out of the closet, this man has helped save so many lives and we get a glimpse of his personal life too. This is an IVM Production; for more such awesome podcasts on the go, download the IVM Podcasts app on Google Play: https://goo.gl/bI1toI and on iOS: https://goo.gl/9UhnGd Or come find us: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: https://goo.gl...
Apr 03, 2017•29 min•Season 1Ep. 13
On this episode of Keeping it Queer, graphic artist Mili Sethia opens up about: - Her imaginary friends in school. - How she learned kickboxing and ballet in the same year. - Why Gen Z has better make-up skills. - How a semi-naked Shakti Kapoor got her hired. - Why she prefers to identify as queer. The Keeping it Queer podcast is available on Audioboom: https://goo.gl/ZpfjJY You can also find it on iTunes: https://goo.gl/vh7cQp Or you can find us on about any app you use to get your podcasts; St...
Mar 27, 2017•44 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In this episode, Sumit Pawar of QKnit and Yaariyan, opens up about: The need to mobilize the LGBTQ youth. How to tackle gossipy relatives. Where he gets inspiration for his unique attires at the Pride. Why sexism and homophobia go hand in hand in the Indian society. The Keeping it Queer podcast is available on Audioboom: https://goo.gl/ZpfjJY You can also find it on iTunes: https://goo.gl/vh7cQp Or you can find us on about any app you use to get your podcasts; Stitcher, Overcast, Beyond Pod, Pod...
Mar 20, 2017•46 min•Season 1Ep. 11
