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Queer Collective Dehradun

@queercollectivedehradun

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Building support and community for LGBTQIA+ folks in Dehradun, India.
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Please join us this Sunday, October 18, for a screening of the critically acclaimed movie Close (2022), directed by Lukas Dhont. The screening will be held at Kala Kendra, 4 pm onwards.

To confirm your presence, please contact +919557771160 via WhatsApp/SMS.

Hope to see you there. :)

[Film Screening, Dehradun Events, Queer Collective Dehradun, Male Friendship, Masculinity, Queer Film, Queer Event] taken in Kala Kendra Dehradun by @queercollectivedehradun

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#FlashbackFriday to Sunday, October 4, when we held a Support Circle and took a gentle pause to reflect on our mental health needs.

We explored what helps us recognise when we’re struggling (small clues that tell us how we are really doing), what helps us move through difficult phases, and how we know when things are slowly getting better.

Everyone shared their stories, found relatability in each other and reflected on their mental health needs. It was a beautiful evening where everyone held space for each other. And a collective reminder that we are not alone in this.

Special thanks to psychologist Tamanna Nafis (@perspective.of.you) for moderating the discussion, and to the wonderful folks at Kinvana Community Centre for hosting us. Through this Support Circle, we commemorated World Mental Health Day that is held on October 11.

[World Mental Health Day, Queer Collective Dehradun, Queer Events in Dehradun, Queer Community, Mental Health Matters] taken in Dehradun, Uttarakhand by @queercollectivedehradun

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To commemorate World Mental Health Day (October 10),

Queer Collective Dehradun

invites you to

Support Circle
a space where we will practise intentional sharing and active listening

Theme: Everyday tools to regulate mental health

Date: Sunday, October 4
Time: 4 PM
Venue: Kinavana Community Centre, Sahastradhara Road

Please contact +919557771160 via WhatsApp/SMS to confirm your presence.

Hope to see you there. ^_^ taken in Dehradun, Uttarakhand by @queercollectivedehradun

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Please join us tomorrow, September 20, for a screening of the 1995 movie 'To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar,' directed by Beeban Kidron.

The screening will be held at Kala Kendra, 4 pm onwards.

To confirm your presence, please send a WhatsApp message or SMS at +919557771160.
Hope to see you there! :)

[Queer Film Screening, Dehradun Events, Queer Events in Dehradun, Community Building, Queer Collective Dehradun] by @queercollectivedehradun

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We are almost always smiling and laughing when we are together. 😌

Here are some visuals from the last edition of सतरंगी संवाद which was held last Sunday, September 13, at Gandhi Park.

We had some new people join in the discussion. We spoke about the dearth of public parks in Dehradun and the evolution of the city, among other things. 😊

We hope that these casual chit-chat sessions continue to be full of laughter and joy. 🌱

[Queer events, Dehradun Events, Community Building, Queer Collective Dehradun, Queer India] taken in Gandhi Park Dehradun by @queercollectivedehradun

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Please join us at Gandhi Park on Sunday, September 13, for another edition of सतरंगी संवाद where we would just sit and chit-chat about anything and everything under the sun.

We begin at 4 pm and will aim to wind up by 7 pm. Please join and spread the word.

To confirm your presence, please send a WhatsApp text or SMS to +919557771160.
Hope to see you there! :) taken in Gandhi Park Dehradun by @queercollectivedehradun

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Thank you@qcd #safespace @inclusivity.mct @littledehradunstories @queercollectivedehradun @thefadingsymphony @priyanshuarchive taken in Dehradun The City Of Love by @queercollectivedehradun

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On Independence Day (August 15) last week, we at Queer Collective Dehradun joined hands with Darpan -- Doon Photo Collective, to organise a screening of the film 'Roohrangi,' directed by Tusharr Madhavv, at Budaan, at Dalanwala, Dehradun.

Roohrangi explored the themes of belonging, freedom, desire, kinship, ancestry, camaraderie, etc. with a queer twist. The film was very well received by the audience. The screening was followed by an interactive Q&A session where Tusharr answered each question meticulously.

It was a truly befitting way to celebrate this year's Independence Day. We sincerely thank Budaan for hosting us, the awesome people at Darpan for being the perfect collaborators, and especially Tusharr who not only agreed to let us screen Roohrangi, but also travelled to Dehradun all the way from his hometown Lucknow for the screening.

We are looking forward to more such meaningful collaborations in the future.

Except the group photos on the first slide, all photographs have been made by Hardeep (@starrysolace) 📷 taken in Dehradun, Uttarakhand by @queercollectivedehradun

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Please join us at Kala Kendra on Sunday, August 23, for a Talk by Dr. Kaustav Padmapati, an academic and researcher currently teaching at UPES, Dehradun.

Theme of the talk:
Non-binary Identity and Transgender Persons in India and the importance of the Queer Movement in the Socio-cultural space for Northeast India

The talk will begin at 4 pm, and will be followed by an interactive discussion with the audience.

Please contact +919557771160 via WhatsApp/SMS to confirm your presence. 🪄

We hope to see you there. ♡ taken in Kala Kendra Dehradun by @queercollectivedehradun

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🎬 Darpan Doon Photo Collective and Queer Collective Dehradun invite you to a special film screening of the critically acclaimed film

ROOHRANGI | 63 mins 🎞️
A film by Tusharr Madhavv

A queer voyage of memory, intimacy and reimagining, Roohrangi follows a filmmaker as he traverses a gay-cruising forest while retracing memories of his grandfather’s leucoderma-marked face — a face whose white-and-brown patches once revealed to him a forest of miraculous trees.

📅 Saturday, 15 August 2026
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 Budaan, 13 Balbir Road
🎟️ Tickets: ₹250

🌿 A film about memory, intimacy, forests and ways of seeing.

⚠️ Limited seats!
For registration, WhatsApp or call:
📞 Atul: 9611345935

🔞 18+ only
⚡ Some scenes contain strobe lights and may affect photosensitive viewers.

Do share with someone who'd love this! 🎞️

Keywords: Roohrangi, Tusharr Madhavv, Experimental Cinema, Experimental Film, Queer Cinema, Indian Cinema, Independent Cinema, Short Film, Film Screening, Film Festival, Art Cinema, LGBTQ Cinema, Queer Film, Dehradun, Dehradun Events, Dehradun Cinema, Uttarakhand, Indie Film, Film Lovers, Cinema Lovers taken in Dehradun by @queercollectivedehradun

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#ThrowbackThursday to July 12 when we had an insightful चर्चा with Sharif D Rangnekar, a man who wears many hats as a writer, singer, festival director of Rainbow Literature Festival and founder of Dwijen Dinanath Arts Foundation.

With a career in the spheres of journalism, public relations, workplace inclusion and festival direction, Sharif spoke about a range of things -- from politics and community, to music, literature and publishing.

Since चर्चा is an interactive session, Aruna Desai from Sweekar Rainbow Parents also shared a lot of insights about their work with parents of LGBTQIA+ individuals across India. We also witnessed the audience ask important questions about a range of things. All in all, it was an extremely informative चर्चा। We hope to collaborate with Sharif in the future as well.

[Queer Event, Queer Collective Dehradun, Fireside Chat, Diversity and Inclusion, Art and Culture, Independent Musicians in India, Gay Indian Authors] by @queercollectivedehradun

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The Cockroach Janta Party-led protest at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, bore fruit yesterday, on July 25, when Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced his resignation. The protest, which began on June 6, drew concerned citizens from all walks of life.

The main demand of the protesters was Pradhan's resignation over exam paper leaks. Eminent activist Sonam Wangchuk also joined the protest. The newly formed Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) was founded by 30-year-old Abhijeet Dipke in May 2026.

CJP garnered enormous support from youngsters across the country, leading to one of the biggest protests in India during the last few years. When Pradhan's resignation was announced yesterday, the protesters were ecstatic! From chanting slogans to playing card games and dancing on catchy songs, the 'cockroaches' celebrated their victory with immense fervour.

Here's hoping that Pradhan's resignation is the first step in the series of positive changes that the youth of India will bring about for the betterment of the country.

#InquilabZindabad #LongLiveRevolution

[People's Movement, Youth Protest, Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, Nitin Gadkari, Student Protest, Anti-establishment Protest, BJP] by @queercollectivedehradun

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