Is it even a ballroom event is a shoe didn’t break? And is it even a queer event if someone didn’t blow glitter all over the stage?
From constantly snapping fingers, excited judges to broken jewellery - shoes and glass, The Bombay Kiki had it all.
Our judges were barely able to contain themselves, they gagged and ate up all that our sensational participants had to serve! From gender muckery to story, gags and costumes they gave it all!
What an incredible night of PRIDE! Held during the Mumbai Queer Pride month in the lead up to the March, The Bombay Kiki was a night of proud celebration of queer identities and expressions.
“We call for a Pride that is a microcosm of the society we wish to live in, and not a mirror of the divided one that we currently live in. We wish Pride to be a space that all can access, where all can be free, and where every voice is important.” - The People’s PRIDE
The Bombay Kiki did in fact manage to become a microcosm of this society we envision together, a queer utopia of sorts for a wonderful night at Kitty Su, Mumbai.
"This night will go down as a CORE MEMORY" - @manamidutta_ ( participant - Barbie and Ken Category)
"What a night! Big love for the Kiki magic! Fundraising for @mumbaiqueerpride this magical Kiki was a friendly, welcoming, queer loving space encouraging folks to let loose and werk 🌈👑🔥
@rayyanmonkey (of @houseofluna___ ) was a warm sassy hug of a host, eloquently guiding participants into their element ✨
The night was brought to life by a sassy panel of artists and performers - shout out to @chuchu_da_murabba @winniechopra @jason_arland @zeeessshh and @littleshilpa your words of solidarity, Kiki education and queer pride was EVERYTHINGx" - @_thesassyshow Co-Winner - Vogue and Mix Dance Category
"❤️❤️ OH My Jesus! This is The Power Of equality! Thank you for bringing Beautiful Talents together for The Bombay Kiki Ball" - nrityakangna
"Saturday night was pure vibes! A big shoutout to @rayyanmonkey, @thegaygazebombay, @zeeessshh for bringing The Bombay Kiki to Mumbai for @mumbaiqueerpride. Grateful for the epic night! " - @ryduandteju
"Stepping into the spotlight was my first ramp walk at a Pride Drag Ball & every step I took felt like a piece of my soul shining Grateful for my dashing Ken @manamidutta_ who walked by my side this wouldn’t have been possible without you" - @imaksshata (participant Barbie and Ken Category)
"This was soooo much fun ❤️😍thank you for organising the best night everrr 🥰🌈❤️ @thegaygazebombay @rayyanmonkey @zeeessshh ❤️❤️❤️" - @ryduandteju - Participants Bonus OTA Category
“We call for a Pride that is a microcosm of the society we wish to live in, and not a mirror of the divided one that we currently live in. We wish Pride to be a space that all can access, where all can be free, and where every voice is important.” - The People’s PRIDE
"I miss kiki ballroom, letsss go0o ⚧️⚧️" - @stfu_.samarth Winner - DIY Disaster Category
"Great job on getting the Kiki Ball together @rayyanmonkey @thegaygazebombay @zeeessshh " - @wanda_a _hendricks - Winner - Bend it like Beckham category
"Queer joy 🥹♥️🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️" - @zeeessshh - Judge and Organiser
The Bombay Kiki was an official part of the Mumbai Queer Pride. A fundraiser event for the march with 20% of all ticket sales going to the pride march.
Organised by Zeeesh, Rayyan Monkey and The Gay Gaze Bombay.
With Judges, Jason Arland and Little Shilpa
and Rayyan 'Maggie D'Vyne' Monkey as the MC for the evening.
Film Credits:
Directed - Rayyan Monkey @rayyanmonkey
Production House - Fatsmeagol @thefatsmeagolcollective5590
Director of Photography and Editing - Amatulla Tinwala
