KASHISH Pride Film Festival, South Asia’s biggest LGBTQ+ film festival, brings its celebrated queer cinema programme to a new city with KASHISH × BENGALURU 2026. Founded in 2010, KASHISH was India’s first LGBTQ+ film festival to be held in a mainstream theatre and has grown into an important platform for the exhibition, production and distribution of LGBTQ+ films, as well as a space for nurturing the Indian LGBTQ+ movement. The festival draws an average annual footfall of 9,500 attendees and has featured filmmakers and actors including Ian McKellen, Nandita Das, Shyam Benegal and Onir.
Following its 17th edition in Mumbai in June 2026, KASHISH travels beyond its flagship city for the first time with a special three-day festival at the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), Bengaluru, from 20–22 November 2026. The programme will feature 45 films from 16 countries, alongside filmmaker Q&As, panel discussions and performances, bringing diverse queer stories and voices to Bengaluru audiences.
All screenings at KASHISH × BENGALURU 2026 will be free to attend, with registration required. The Bengaluru edition marks a new chapter for KASHISH, extending its longstanding commitment to queer cinema, community and cultural dialogue to a new audience.
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1. By Air: You can reach Bengaluru via air at Bengaluru International Airport, which is located at a distance of 40 km from the city.
2. By Rail: Bengaluru Railway Station is located in the heart of the city. Various trains from all over India come to Bengaluru, including the Mysore Express from Chennai, Karnataka Express from Delhi and Udyan Express from Mumbai, which covers many major cities in between.
3. By Road: The city is connected to various other cities via major national highways. Buses from neighbouring states run on a regular basis to Bengaluru, and Bengaluru Bus Stand also runs various buses to major cities in South India.
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