KASHISH Pride Film Festival
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KASHISH Pride Film Festival is Mumbai’s annual LGBTQIA+ film festival, founded in 2010 and now regarded as South Asia’s largest queer film festival. It is notable for being the first LGBTQIA+ film festival in India held in a mainstream theater and for its role in bringing queer cinema into wider public view, with screenings, discussions, and outreach that support visibility and acceptance.
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+22 pts)
- 17 years of verifiable history
- 2 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
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- FF_GOLD_BADGE
- Documented history with archived programs
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