Coming on: January 18 and 26
January is traditionally Pride Month in Mumbai, a time Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer (LGBTQ) events crowd the calendar. Godrej India Culture Lab in Vikhroli, will for the first time host an event called Queeristan where the focus is on being gay 'outside' the Metro and on the intersectionality of queer experiences. Conversations will emanate from panel discussions, film screenings, performances and art exhibitions through queer faces are seen and queer voices are heard, which are relatively lesser known in Mumbai.

Queeristan organisers say it is important that they showcase, "a multitude of queer experiences in the country". Queeristan, which by definition means encompassing the nation, will be held on two days: January 18 and then, on Republic Day, January 26. On the first day, the focus will be on what it means to be Dalit and queer. Dhiren Borisa, poet, Grace Banu, transgender activist based in Tamil Nadu and Kiruba Munusamy, Supreme Court of India advocate will be at a panel discussion moderated by
Aroh Akunth.