Dragvanti
Dragvanti (stylized DragVanti)[1] is India's first online blog[2] and web portal for the desi drag queen and drag performers based in India.[3]
History
DragVanti was launched on June 20th 2020 by Patruni Sastry to bring focus on evolving drag scene in India by providing accessibility of drag artists to the entertainment industry.[4][5][6]
Publications
DragVanti interviews drag artists from India[7] and publishes articles on traditional Indian drag repertoires such as Launda Naach, Kathakali, Behrupiya, Kuchipudi, Theyyam[8] and other cross-dressing practices of India. In 2020 June, DragVanti co-hosted Pride fest drag panel discussions and performances.[9] DragVanti also has archival interviews[10] videos of Indian female Impersonators such as Chapal Bhaduri, Bal Gandharva and many other famous drag artists of India.[11] In August 2020, DragVanti hosted a TED circle for drag performers.[12] DragVanti also hosts monthly open online mice evenings for upcoming drag artists.[13][14] DragVanti is listed as one of Top 20 Drag Queen RSS feeds by Feedpost.[15]
References
- ↑ "Celebrating the diversity of drag". Telangana Today.
- ↑ "DragVanti: How India's first drag website aims to encourage the art form". Lifestyle Asia India. June 19, 2020.
- ↑ Jeshi, K.; Bhavani, Divya Kala (June 14, 2020). "Pride Month parades cancelled? India's LGBTQ+ communities have taken the celebrations online" – via www.thehindu.com.
- ↑ "Hyderabadi behind India's first virtual space for drag". June 19, 2020.
- ↑ "Patruni Sastry: Redefining Desi Drag". Urban Asian. 2021-03-23. Retrieved 2021-05-04.
- ↑ "For all things drag". The New Indian Express.
- ↑ "Drag Performance in India to go online with new platform for artists". August 28, 2020.
- ↑ "Essay | To perform is to be: Drag culture, Indian art, and activism – Saumya Kalia | LGBTQ+ (Vol I) – Issue 35". October 28, 2020.
- ↑ "#PrideMonth: Amid the pandemic, the pride marches on, virtually - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ↑ Parmar, Priyanka (June 24, 2020). "LGBTQ+ communities partner-up with Social Ketchup and Local Samosa for Pride LIVE fest 2020".
- ↑ "Celebrate Pride Month 2020 Online". Outlook.com.
- ↑ Desk, BWW News. "TED Circles Led By South Asian Drag Performers And Observers Highlights The Importance Of Paid Art". BroadwayWorld.com.
- ↑ "Poems, music, standup and more at queer open mic at Cafe Rasasvada". The New Indian Express.
- ↑ "A club for queens | Chennai News - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ↑ "Top 20 Drag Queen RSS Feeds". Feedspot Blog. 2018-01-04. Retrieved 2021-05-04.
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