Delhi-based Sharif D. Rangnekar, a gay man, writer, diversity evangelist and CEO of a PR and Marketing company discusses his latest book, Queer Sapien, published by Rupa Publications in India, in this 3rd episode of Cine Ink podcast in English. Rangnekar, in conversation with Bhawani Shankar, explores through lived experiences, LGBTQIA community, the meanings of love, freedom, identity and dignity in a society where family, religion, caste and class dictate how we live our lives every day.

Sharif Rangneker is the author of ‘Straight to Normal: My Life as a Gay Man’, as well as the director of the Rainbow Lit Fest—Queer & Inclusive.


Bhawani Shankar is a London-based speaker, influencer, writer, investor, amateur singer and former journalist.

Produced by broadcasters, Achala Sharma and Pervaiz Alam, My Book podcast covers a wide range of genres and is a part of the London-based, Cine Ink, Private Limited, UK, a well known hub of podcasts in Hindi and Urdu, available on all major podcast networks, including www.cineink.com