Arts & Entertainment
Netflix obtains gay Indian drama ‘Loev’
the film is Dhruv Ganesh’s final role before his death
(Screenshot via YouTube.)
Sudhanshu Saria’s debut feature film “Loev,” a gay love story set in India, debuts on Netflix on Monday, Deadline reports.
The film tells the story of old friends Jai (Shiv Pandit) and Sahil (Dhruv Ganesh) who embark on a road trip into Maharashtra. The friends explore lingering feelings as Sahil’s relationship with his boyfriend hits a rough patch.
“I didn’t think it would be possible to cast or finance a film like this,” Saria said in a statement. “So to find ourselves on the cusp of a worldwide release is truly spectacular. It speaks to Netflix’s taste and the way in which they empower filmmakers to speak out against oppressive societies and arcane censorship systems like the one we have in India.”
“Loev” was filmed in secret in India due to the country’s anti-gay law which can punish homosexuality with life imprisonment. This is Ganesh’s last role before he passed away in 2015 at the age of 29.
Watch the trailer below.
Celebrate the start of Pride month at the Queer Magic Dance Party at the Black Cat on Saturday, June 6. Doors open at 9 p.m.
There will be pole performances and demonstrations, a free photo booth with glitter bar, a queer vendor market, tarot readings by Skye Marinda Tarot, a drag performance by Sapphica, and dancing to a blend of smooth R&B, Afrobeats, hip-hop and pop by Slammer & Saba. Tickets are $20 at the door or $15 (plus fees) in advance, purchased here.
Local queer journalists will celebrate Pride this weekend at the annual NLGJA-DC Pride Happy Hour event at Trade (1410 14th St., N.W.) on Saturday, June 6, 3-5 p.m. Admission is free.
Out & About
DC Front Runners Pride Run 5K set for Saturday
Annual event held at historic Congressional Cemetery
The 14th annual DC Front Runners’ Pride 5K run/walk is set for Saturday, June 6 at historic Congressional Cemetery. The race starts and ends at the cemetery (1801 E St., S.E.) and passes through scenic D.C., along the Anacostia River trail and the fields at RFK campus. Registration ends Friday at 11:59 p.m.
Runners can pick up their race packets on Saturday from 7-8:30 a.m. at Congressional Cemetery; the race begins at 9 a.m.
The fee to run the 5K in person is $65 ($35 for those under age 20). Proceeds benefit local LGBTQ nonprofits, including Thrive DC, Wanda Alston Foundation, Blade Foundation, Ainsley’s Angels, SMYAL, and Team DC. Visit DCFrontRunners.org for more information.
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