A Queer Indian American Immigration and Coming Out Story (with Sahil Mehta)

Ivory Tower Boiler Room · Jun 24, 2026 · 1h

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Sahil Mehta joins us for another Pride Month episode of ITBR! He shared his incredible personal journey and immigration to the United States and how the lack of social pressure allowed him to explore his sexuality and come out as gay.

He has a novel out right now! It's titled Love, Loss and Lost Causes and explores the complexities of queer love through Ravi's choice between two imperfect partners: Usman, a closeted Indian man, and…