ome courageous fgures have created a conversation and given people the freedom to be able to e press themselves, in a nation where homose uality is still viewed with scorn. ven though the drag celebration in ndia is not far fetched as in the est, there are many indian drag ueens who have consistently smashed glass ceilings.

These artists go one step further and construct relatable identities using their physical features and attire. They create an identity that they believe is inside of them using cosmetics, clothing, and other random objects. Drag as an art form may not be as prevalent in India, but it is also not a subdued whisper. It is raucous, vicious, and incredibly bold.

“There are a lot of preconceived notions about the vast and beautiful community of transgender. It’s assumed that trans people are only capable of prostitution or begging or sex work but that midset needs to change. I have transgender sisters and brothers who are doctors, lawyers, teachers, medical professionals and in the corporates. You see people like me who are in the entertainment industry and fourishing. It’s not because our gender is this or that. It’s because our talent speaks louder”, says 31-year-old Sushant Divgikar a.k.a. Rani Ko-HE-nur, an LGBTQIA+ icon and a Drag Queen.