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Man̄junāth to Man̄jam'ma ''Chronicles of a Transgender''.

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Beauty, for me, transcends the superficial—it's the profound elegance of transformation and self-acceptance. It manifests as the luminous journey of transgender rebirth: from societal shadows to radiant authenticity, where vulnerability forges unshakeable grace. Man̄jam'ma's Padma Shri—one of India's highest civilian honors, making her the first transgender recipient in 2023—crowns her advocacy, revealing beauty as empowerment. Through shelters, stigma-smashing, and community upliftment, it blooms fiercely in the face of erasure, a testament to identities that redefine wholeness.

haider khan

biography

My passion ignited in Bengaluru's vibrant queer undercurrents, where transformations—like Man̄junāth's bold rebirth as Man̄jam'ma—defy norms and demand visibility. unveiling beauty in transgender fluidity, resilience, and unapologetic joy, proving stories can ignite pride and rewrite fates.

Credits
  • Directing : haider khan
  • Script : haider khan
  • Casting : NA
  • Photography : haider khan
  • Sound : ishaan shivdeo
  • Editing : haider khan
  • Music : Pranshu jha
  • Decoration : NA
  • Costumes : SELF
  • Makeup & hairdressing : self
  • Production : anil chaudhary
  • Directing assistant : na
  • VFX : na
  • Calibration : na
  • Sound mixing : ishaan shivdeo

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