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Ashish Sawhny
Jun 17, 2024

A queer-ful journey filled with disappointment, hope, fervour, and acceptance

From being mocked by peers to being replaced in projects because of his queer identity, Ashish Sawhny shares his arduous journey in the ad and media world.

The world has moved on, and it is now uncool to be sexist, racist, or homophobic. Image source: Pixabay.

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