India, June 1 -- Intro: Pride Month is here, and with it comes a burst of colour, joy, and courage. All around the world, people are stepping out in glitter, marching with rainbow flags, and filling the air with music, dance, and powerful stories. It is a time to celebrate love, freedom, and the right to be yourself. But Pride is more than a party. It is rooted in protest and in the strength it takes to live openly and honestly in a world that is not always kind. For many queer people, showing up as themselves is not just a choice. It is a brave act that comes with stares, comments, and sometimes even hate. Especially online, where negativity can spread faster than kindness. But despite all this, many continue to live their truth with boldness, beauty, and brilliance. There are voices that rise above the noise. They dance, they speak, they write, and they create. They remind us that Pride is not just a moment in June. It is a way of being. It is the decision to stand tall when others want you to shrink. It is the magic of turning pain into power. Here are four incredible individuals who are doing just that. Picture Box 1: Pride, no filter Saim Ghani knows what it means to face hate and still choose love. As a queer creative in Mumbai, he often receives harsh comments online, but he meets them with strength and kindness. "If someone sends hate I try to turn it into love because love is the foundation of everything," he says. For Saim, love is not just a feeling but a way to heal and grow. At 31 years old, Saim works in fashion, a field where his identity, creativity and personal life come together. He refuses to hide who he is and shares his truth openly just like his heterosexual friends do. "Why should I hide a part of myself when others do not?" he asks. He believes queer people are no different from anyone else and that qualities like softness belong to all humans, not just one group. Growing up shy and quiet in an all boys school Saim struggled to understand himself. It was only when he joined fashion college that he found the courage to embrace his true self. Today his work and words show that queer lives are full of dreams love and powerful resilience. Picture Box 2: Doing her thing no matter what Coco Ballucci has learned to keep their peace in a world that often tries to shake it. Based in Mumbai, this 34-year-old content creator and makeup artist knows how to rise above the noise of social media hate. "When you know your worth and the work you have put into building your life, the noise just fades," they say. That quiet confidence comes from years of choosing their own path and paying their own bills. Trolls might talk, but they cannot touch the joy Coco has created for themself. Their journey began over a decade ago in Kolkata, followed by a leap of faith to Chandigarh where they became a professional makeup artist in the Punjabi film industry. Soon, Coco was working with some of the biggest names in Indian cinema. But it was during the lockdown that they found their voice online. Their YouTube channel, full of honest, funny and feel-good videos, quickly found a loyal audience. "My message is simple," they say. "Keep laughing, be silly, and always work for yourself." Coco uses their platform to share joy and visibility. They often hear from young queer people who reach out for guidance or just to say thank you. "If my journey can light the way for someone else, I am doing something right," they say. For Coco, being out loud and proud is not a performance. It is a way of living fully and freely. Picture Box 3: ZeeshLorem ipsum dolor sit ame. Lorem ipsum dolor sit ame. Lorem ipsum dolor sit ame. Lorem ipsum dolor sit ame. Lorem ipsum dolor sit ame....