[1][2] The film festival is intended to connect with larger diaspora of the Indian LGBTQ struggle for equal human rights and to reach out to masses via omnipotence of Media, Theatre and Cinema.
Discussions around tumultuous territories of politics, gender disparity, coming out and involvement of families and more will also be a part of this two-day event, that is happening every December since its initiation in 2015.
[3][5] The second edition of the festival in 2016 received support from Love Matters, High Commission of Canada, Impulse (AIDS Healthcare Foundation), SCRUFF and other organisations.
This festival saw street theatre performances on HIV, various plays related to LGBTQ+ like Lihaaf/Ehsaas, Mard, Anhad e Kathak (a dance drama on HIV/AIDS) and films like How Was Your Day, Zara Nazar Utha Ke, Misswomania and more.
Tarang's aim was to showcase queer arts through several mediums and it staged queer-themed plays such as Pehchaan, Dastak, Mard, Lihaaf, Ehsaas, The Legend of Ila, Anhad e Kathak.
Platforms like Delhi International Queer Theatre and Film Festival is a unique way to reach out to the society and advocate for equal rights for everyone regardless of sex, gender, and sexuality.
Let's work together for a better and brighter future of the LGBTQIA community in India”[20][7][11] [2][7] [2][7] The first edition of the festival took place on 12 and 13 December 2015 at Lok Kala Manch, Lodi Institutional Area, New Delhi.