Disclaimer: Homophobes and people with the judgy uncle-ji syndrome are requested to keep an open mind.
The official pride month might be over, but the spirit of these desi Instagram accounts supporting the LGBTQ+ community are still very high. Every month is pride month with these accounts. Get ready, swipe through these handles to soak in the vibe and stay updated on the LGBTQ+ culture.
1) Rohit Singh : Roro_love_makeup
With a staunch belief that make up doesn’t discriminate, this account shatters all gender related stereotypes.
2) Maya: mayathedragqueen
Keeping her chin and her standards high, Maya believes that confidence is the key to success.
3. Priyanka Paul : artwhoring
With her aesthetic and woke illustrations, artwhoring is an active advocate of equal rights.
4. Sushant Divgikr : sushantdivgikr
Embracing the title of Mr Gay India 2014, Sushant has influenced many with his coruage.
5. Alok Ved Menon : alokvmenon
This trans-feminine, gender non- conformist artist has rediscovered fashion.
6. Jasjyot Singh Hans : jasjyotjasjyot
“These are my way of depicting bodies and through them; I speak about things that are largely left out of the mainstream. As a big, gay Sikh, lack of representation of intersectionality has been unsettling.”
7. Vqueeram Aditya Sahai : vqueer
With a sleek style and a strong believe in gender fluid clothing, this account is giving us major goals.
8. Taksh : kawaiibloggerchan
Bold and beautiful Taksh describes herself as the “runaway muse”.
9. Durga Gawde : durgagawdestudio
With a fearless message to “stand up for yourself”, this “Drag-King” is winning hearts
8. Anwesh Sahoo: anwesh.sahoo
“I’m both a man, and a woman, and yet neither a man nor a woman. I’m my own gender”.
9. Prateek Sachdeva : bettanaanstop
” When there’s too much hate at school all you gotta do is walk away”.
11. Bonita Singh : boniiiiiiiiita
A young and aspiration trans, who’s on her journey to conquer the world.
12. Aniruddha Mahale : akneerude
A charmer with a wanderlusty account.
13. Lush Monsoon: lushmonsoon
A quirky lip-synching ‘drag-diva’.
14. Queerkala
An art platform that provides the Indian LGBTQ+ artists to showcase their talents.
15. Aravani Art Project : aravaniartproject
A movement aiming for inclusion through visual arts by the trans community.
16. Keshav Suri : suri_keshav
The Executive Director of the Lalit Hotels is openely queer and proud.
17. Lilly Singh : iisuperwomanii
All hail to thy superwoman.
18. Ishaan Sethi : ishaansethi
This “geek in heels” is listed under Forbes Asia’s list of 30 under 30.
19. Harish Iyer : iyerharish
Slaying with his sense of humor, this professor is an active advocate for equal rights.
20. Sharif D Rangnekar : sharif_rangnekar
The author of “ Straight To Normal” has changed many lives.
21. Anubhuti: 46anerjee
“If we painted the World in our colours, would we be ever seen again?”
