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Blued Presents Rainbow Diaries with Mandee and Kabir. India's only LGBTQIA+ Radio Show now on Podcast. A more raw, unedited version of the radio show talks about very relatable topics of the LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY. RAINBOW DIARIES Presented By BLUED - India's No.1 Gay Social App. Download the App: https://iblued.onelink.me/897140674/2c2d807c 

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    • Oct 6, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 25m AVG DURATION
    • 135 EPISODES


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    Being polyamorous

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2023 15:14


    Ashish malhotra is the first one to start India's first adult toy making company. It is a queer owned company. He talks to RJ Kabir about his life polyamory and being in a relationship.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Intimate Photography

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2023 17:32


    We have all seen many photographer's and photography styles but this one is unique. RJ Kabir talks to Raqeeb who is a writer- photographer and someone who captures portraits and intricacies of male sexuality. This episode is like art and you cant miss it.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Body-shaming

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 14:23


    This episode of Rainbow Diaries, RJ Kabir talks to Pranav who is a trans person and had a life story to share. He speaks about family dynamics, bullying both within the house and outside. This episode will teach you to stand up for yourself and be who you are.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    EP-124 Living Proudly With HIV

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 14:11


    There are many stigmas around HIV. RJ Kabir speaks to Zubair about his life and living with HIV. Zubair talks about his love life, family and how he came to terms when he got to know he has HIVSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    EP-123 Love in the air

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 14:03


    We all enjoy romantic tales. RJ Kabir spoke to Avinash and Varun about their love story. Getting to know one another for the first time, falling in love, and agreeing to be together. They also discussed how today's relationships lack loyalty and commitment and how to find love in the modern era.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    EP-122 Being a gay in Aviation

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 13:17


    RJ Kabir talks to Padma Lakshmi who is a trans model and a former cabin crew. She started her journey of being a cabin crew at the age of 18 and was openly gay. She speaks about making a decision of coming out as trans and its impact on her life both personal and professional.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    EP-121 The Gay Gaze Bombay

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2023 8:20


    This episode of Rainbow diaries is about Love, Career and standing up for what's right. RJ Kabir speaks to Winnie Chopra who owns The Gay Gaze Bombay and organises pride parties. She talks about her work, meeting the person she loves and about the legalisation of same sex marriages in India.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    EP-120 Queer Friendly Doctor

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2023 18:19


    RJ Kabir speaks with Dr. Yuvraj Jadeja, a Gynac and IVF expert, in this Rainbow Diaries episode titled "Queer Friendly Doctor." He is a person who has assisted many homosexual couples in starting families in addition to straight couples. This episode is jam-packed with tales on what it's like to be a parent and the joy he feels in being a catalyst to this process. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    EP-119 Age No Bar

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2023 17:34


    RJ Kabir had a fascinating conversation with Marty Thomas.  He is a 64-year-old gay man who has experienced everything. He was married to a woman and has five children and eventually wished to have a genuine life. Both Marty's journey and this episode are incredibly captivating.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    EP-118 Queer Cinema

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2023 21:50


    RJ Kabir in conversation with Neeraj Churi, a 50-year-old gay man residing in America, is a passionate film producer dedicated to promoting queer cinema. Through his films, he aims to raise awareness about the LGBTQIA+ community. Having experienced the struggles faced by the LGBT community firsthand, Neeraj understands the importance of representation and acceptance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    EP-117 Reality of Reality Shows

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2023 15:50


    RJ Kabir talks to Kash Chhetri who is a Transgender activist, Social worker and a model. She speaks about her life and the abuse she went through as a child and adult. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    EP-116 Dance like Nobody's watching

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2023 12:40


    We have all heard of voguing as a dance form. RJ Kabir spoke to Rajkumar who teaches this form of dance. He talks about the stereotypes he faces as a man who dances and breaks the gender stereotype.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    EP-115 Cosmopolitan LGBTQIA+ Voice of the Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2023 17:24


    Content Creator and Cosmopolitan LGBTQIA+ Voice of the Year Prarthana Prasad talks to RJ Mandee and RJ Kabir on Rainbow Diaries. She creates content about gay situations in India. She discusses her video-making journey, her love life, and long-distance relationships. This episode is full of laughter and emotions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    EP-114 Absolut Pride With Rani Kohenur

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2023 22:22


    Absolut Ally Pride Night, an initiative by Absolut Glassware, is a fantastic demonstration of their commitment for advocating allyship and inclusivity within the LGBTQIA+ community, especially during PRIDE month. Catch this remarkable episode of Rainbow Diaries podcast as we bring you an exclusive conversation with the dynamic drag queen Rani Kohenur alongside the vibrant hosts RJ Mandee and RJ Kabir. Be an #AbsolutAlly  #AbsolutPrideWithRaniKohenur #AbsolutGlasswareSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    EP-113 Pride & No Prejudice

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023 20:07


    Join us this Pride Month as we dive deep into the extraordinary journey of Annu and Sanju, a lesbian couple breaking barriers and sharing their unique love story in an exclusive conversation with RJ Mandee and RJ Kabir.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    EP-112 Being Romolika

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2023 21:17


    Robin is a content producer who makes amusing Instagram videos by imitating the personas of prerna, komolika, and anupama. RJ Mandee and RJ Kabir talk to Robin about his path of self-discovery, whether it was through his talent or his sexual orientation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    EP-111 Make your own music

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2023 25:43


    Rajat singh is someone with the most amazing expressions. He is funny and has a great journey. He does makeup and creates content on Social media. He talks about his love life and heart breaks. Mandee and Kabir have a roller coaster of emotions with Rajat in this episode.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    EP-110 The Chef Of Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2023 24:13


    Someone with a wealth of experiences to share and lessons to impart" Suvir Saran, a columnist for the Indian Express, chatted with RJ Mandee and RJ Kabir. Suvir is a writer whose thoughts are both humorous and honest. You will will undoubtedly learn something wonderful from the episode, smile at the conclusion, and shed a few tears.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    EP-109 Decoding Gender

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2023 16:51


    Rayyan talks about many things about life in this episode. Starting with life in Dubai to moving to Mumbai. We understand pronouns and also how to understand who you really are. This episode with RJ Mandee and RJ Kabir is full of laughs, stories and breaking stigma.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    EP-108 A small town boy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2023 19:40


    Lalit is a boy from a small town in Haryana. When mandee and kabir started talking to him he seemed like a simple young man with a simple story but then the layers of his life kept unveiling but what still remained is his simplicity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    EP-107 Story of Abhishek Dey

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2023 16:12


    A research scholar at IIT Delhi. Abhishek is proud and gay and someone who speaks his mind. He spoke about his journey of coming out and also at IIT Delhi. Mandee and Kabir had a fun conversation with him which will also make you cry See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    EP-106 The Vivek Agnihotri

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2023 17:38


    The Kashmir Files is a well-known movie that Vivek Agnihotri directed.  He has a reputation for calling a spade a spade as well. He was interviewed by MANDEE and KABIR for Rainbow Diaries since he has been a strong ally to the LGBT community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    EP-105 It's a love Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2023 19:28


    Himanshu and Shubh met and fell in Love. They recently got engaged and believe in complete monogamy. RJ Mandee and RJ Kabir talk about how they met and fell in love. This episode is full of love and romance.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    EP-104 Fabulous Faith

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2023 17:49


    Her name is a true representation of who she is. Faith loves to talk and is proud of who she is. Finding the right kind of friends is the most important, especially when life is tough. She and her friend Kasi make some dark comedy videos normalising being gay. RJ Mandee and RJ Kabir talk to Faith Michael about her fabulousness and her journey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    EP-103 Her Trans-formation

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 21:31


    Ella D Verma is an Indian Content Creator Influencer and Model. She was bullied in school that's when she decided to share her true feelings with her mother and the transformation followed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    EP-102 Unrealistic beauty standards

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023 20:48


    Model and social media influencer Aman Pal recently generated news at the Cosmopolitan Blogger Awards. He discusses unattainable beauty standards and his attempts to be himself in the quickly evolving world of social media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    EP-101 Stopped at the airport

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 17:43


    Nin Kala was earlier known as Nitin. Being into modelling Nin has had a journey both personally and professionally, In a recent incident Nin was stopped at the airport and went through a lot of questioning just because of who Nin is. Mandee and Kabir spoke to her about what happened ?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    EP-100 Gender Behind My Saree

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2023 16:19


     The saree has long been a staple of Indian tradition and culture. But times have changed, and clothing is no longer categorised by gender. It is still primarily worn by women. DHRUV DHODY carries off his saree with the utmost grace and refinement. He discusses his confidence and ease when wearing a saree in the podcast with RJ Kabir and Mandee.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    EP-99 Official Humans of Queer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2023 14:50


    Yash Sharma runs a page called official humans of Queer. His page showcases some great stories about the LGBTQIA+ Community. Yash is a person who talks about growing up as a self-assured gay boy. He discusses his amazing fabulous coming out story and he talks about being a young gay man in India.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    EP-98 Breakup ke side effects

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2023 24:27


    Break ups are never easy. Vishal Pinjani is LGBTQIA++ rights activist . He is a motivational speaker and a life coach. He is the founder of ABHIMAAN, and he spoke to mandee and kabir about the side effects of break up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    EP-97 Happy Gay Immigrant

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2023 22:13


    A gay immigrant who makes you laugh on social media. His ancestors are both from India and Pakistan, While He lives in Canada and talks about his life as a gay man and his journey. THIS EPISODE IS FUN AND ALSO INTERESTING TO THE MANY TOPICS WE TOUCH UPON.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    EP-96 Pehla Pyaar

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2023 21:49


    When Prayag and Porus first met, their love tale blossomed 17 years ago. They have a wonderful professional connection in addition to their wonderful personal one. Together, they have experienced both highs and lows of life. Mandee and Kabir discuss their relationship and how they serve as role models for the LGBTQ Community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    EP-95 Sacked over gender identity

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2023 18:11


    Transwoman teacher ‘forced to resign' by U.P. She alleges that she was terminated because of her gender, showing documents to prove that she was appointed and terminated in a week; the school claims it was due to her “incompetence”. Mandee and Kabir spoke to Jane about what all she went through and what she expecting out of the system.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    EP-94 Yeh rishta kya kehlata hain?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2023 17:12


    Ritu is a transgender woman and Nawab is a bisexual man and they have a mystery behind their Jodi on social media. People think they are married but is it true? Mandee and Kabir talk to this fun couple !! yeh rishta kya kehlata hain ?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    EP-93 Being gay in America

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2023 26:14


    San Francisco-based content creator Vishal Naik is gay and out. He discussed migrating abroad, cultural differences, and what it's like to be a homosexual man outside of India in this episode of Rainbow Diaries. When one begins dating, he talks about his love life and the honeymoon period with Mandee & Kabir.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    EP-91 Pyar Kiya to darna kya

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 20:30


    "Fighting for love" can mean different things to different people. It could refer to working through difficulties in a romantic relationship, standing up for someone you care about, or even fighting for the right to love who you choose. RJ Mandee and RJ Kabir spoke to Ankur and Dipak not only love each other immensely but also fought for each other to be together. Its a love story with a lot of substance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    EP 92 - Coco wears Prada

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2023 13:53


    Coco Ballucci represents a fancy name, glam attire, and a tale to tell. Her narrative is one of love, perseverance, and obsession with fashion. Mandee and Kabir learned about makeup and a road that appears smooth but has encountered numerous obstacles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    EP-90 The Guy In A Skirt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2023 22:14


    The story of Shivam is about being able to accept who you are and take control of your life. A Meerut-born social media influencer who has shared their personal story at Josh Talks and now opens up talking about bullying, sexual harassment, and how it affects a child. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    EP-89 Queer Feminist

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2022 25:41


    There are several stages that someone goes through when exploring their sexuality. Ritwik experienced the same thing. His Instagram bio states that he is LGBT and employs numerous members of the Trans community. This episode will undoubtedly move you to tears because it is filled with stories and lessons about life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    EP-88 Marry me

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2022 18:07


    Although marriages are created in heaven, they are celebrated on earth, and the union of Joel and Sean was one such celebration of love and companionship. For many LGBT individuals, this tale serves as a lovely example of how to find love and pursue it all the way to marriage. With these lovers, RJ Mandee and RJ Kabir take a dive in the ocean of love.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    EP-87 Beardwali

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 15:27


    Amit Bittoo Dey is breaking limits when it comes to the media's coverage of gender fluidity as an interior designer, photographer, filmmaker, and model. Amit, an androgynous model, defies expectations by embracing his passion of creativity, colour, and self-expression via some stunning choices in cosmetics and clothing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    EP-86 Bisexually yours

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2022 19:47


    Dr. Varuna revealed to her spouse that she is bisexual. She guides us through her path of coming to terms with her sexual inclinations, finding love, and self acceptance. In this episode of Rainbow Diaries, she discusses both sexual and emotional health with @rjmandee and @rjkabirSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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