General Chit Chat

Sat Sri Akal everyone,

My name is Harpal Malhi. I’m a Punjabi Sikh daughter of the diaspora, born and raised in Canada, and currently a doctoral student at the University of British Columbia (UBC).

As someone who is part of the LGBTQ+ community and currently in a relationship with a Hindu Indian woman, my research is very close to my heart. I am exploring the lived experiences of queer Punjabi Sikhs in both Canada and India.

I am currently in Punjab and will be heading to Delhi on the 15th before returning to Canada in early February. I would love to connect with anyone who:

• Identifies as a queer Punjabi Sikh.

• Is interested in participating in or learning more about my study.

We are students from the Mass Media Department at Jai Hind College, currently producing an academic documentary focused on the lived experiences of those in Lavender Marriages.

Objective

Our goal is to understand the human side of these arrangements—the personal feelings, the societal circumstances, and the complex reasons why individuals choose this path to navigate social expectations. We aim to present these stories with empathy, exploring the "why" behind these decisions without judgment.

Your Privacy is Our Priority

Given the sensitive nature of this topic, we provide 100% guaranteed anonymity. If you choose to share your story, we will implement the following:

• Visual Anonymity: Your face will never be shown. We use silhouette lighting and non-identifiable framing (see attached references).

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