Listen to any of Queen Priyanka’s songs and you know it’s more than just a track; it’s a fearless celebration of one’s identity. That’s why the music sensation—who burst on the scene as the first winner of Canada’s Drag Race—was an apt choice to headline the 10th anniversary of Kitty Su, which has long been a platform for the LGBTQIA+ culture, diversity and inclusivity in India. What was it like performing in India? “Bringing my music, art, and my heart to the Indian stage has been a full-circle fantasy,” she says. In conversation with mid-day after her performance at The Lalit Mumbai, Queen Priyanka reflects on how she built her way in the world of music.  

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