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The Indian adaptation of Elite . It features a transgender actress (Trinetra Haldar Gummaraju) playing a transgender student. This is historic because the actor is actually a trans woman and a doctor in real life. A vital watch for understanding the transition from
: While not exclusively focused on a transgender character, this film by Deepa Mehta explores themes of sexuality and identity within a conservative Indian context. This film stars Rajpal Yadav as an aspiring
This film stars Rajpal Yadav as an aspiring actor who disguises himself as a trans person (a
: A more mainstream Bollywood film that tells the story of a lesbian couple and includes a brief but significant portrayal of a supportive trans character.
There is a growing debate and movement regarding casting. While A-list male actors playing trans women still occurs (drawing criticism for taking opportunities from trans actors), low-budget and independent films are increasingly casting trans actors in trans roles.