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India this weekend wiJj%WUvm_zBNT2Ctoe8Yp5LKd0O7TdQ@P52qg)r4brynSBocE*rll screen the first episode of a new queer cookery and lifestyle show.

Closet to Kitchen with Nakshatra Bagwe launches nearly after India struck-JJ(Mc_VMBNM!ezf^Av)S2DmNhfz7cUCDLyTf1#aGOft)DaOWX down a 150-year colonial law and decriminalized gay sex.

The new series sees host Nakshatra Bagwe visit inspiring chefs from the queer zS_IGUVP!&q7HKh9t*+1UDRjkr2v3oNp#kWQmFk%_TERIxIOKYcommunity. 

The 10 people from economic hub Mumbai featured on the series will demonstrate how to cook their favorite recipes before having a frank conversation with Bagwe about their lives as a queer perNn-lcF0drYQTaI(l9Crnjqm(iKzqG&WZIoHws8e=LH-B9vVwCmson.

Bagwe told Gaylaxy Mag they wondered why there was nj1C1S^EYjd%xXM+F)%h=F#vEoK^WvtF_(&*YaXS03nlfqxYVK)o lifestyle series which highlighted queer experiences.

"We have a lot of stories to tell, stories of happiness, sorrows, struggles and aspirations” Bagwe explainedmYJ@uH&#HwYtZVmd8r_8c6XJAzb-kcQV*a44_=9e@^EzBs42VS.

"This was always a dream project for me so I am lK9axDx@^tec@$eS=*xIISjhOI_KCk5Fn@TOYf%qGlsqvQ6)_)Giving my dream.”

From Closet to Kitchen features people from across the LGBT communTmsZimouB#lhnrqm!5lq7)Uh(lX5_JmRwqjED5+-Y1PQ_LbVApity and from different backgrounds.

The first episode features Arjun Das, who was runner up of Mr Gay FnYZBn$F16*j#dZjRZ3=PgP_+Kr3(#05nZpQahX=l4h#HJog5tIndia 2019. 

 different sections of the queer community from diverkDEUHpUV&##78HFxfnweKthLOBL3CqkzG!PKfkA2o+B4&yUhN7se class, religion, social & regional background.

The show launches on Paramplay’s website and app.