Survivor of child sexual abuse and a prominent LGBTQ rights activist Harish Iyer will come out with his memoir next year in October. Born in a conservative family, Iyer, who was allegedly sexually abused as a child for almost 11 years, was among the first male rape victims in the country to come out in the open to tell his story.

Tentatively titled "Son Rise", the book published by Westland, will feature Iyer's recountal of the "dark days" of his life, the author assured that it would not be a "depressing read", adding that in no way will it portray him as a "hero".