India jewellery ad starring trans model wins hearts – BBC News

But abuse and stigma remain.

“There was some criticism of the ad and we were accused of lending a voice to a cause that’s unnatural and not supposed to exist in society.

“I am moved to tears to know that you’ve used a trans person for this film… For the first time it feels like my story matters TOO…

“There were some differences in opinion, but the number of those who felt threatened was tiny.

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