In 2010, social entrepreneur Shobhna Kumar launched Queer Ink, a discovery of LGBT India through writings, videos and conversations. After four years of considering what it means to come out of the closet in desi style, Kumar thought it was time to move the discussion into a physical space. And, thus, was born QFest in October last year. Hosted in collaboration with Khar-based cultural centre The Hive, QFest is a culture riot but also a safe space to celebrate gay pride through the arts.