Sushant Divgikr is an Indian trans model, actor, singer, columnist, psychologist, motivational speaker, drag queen, pageant director, and video jockey. He is a torch bearer for the LGBTQI+ community. Rani KoHEnur, his trans-performing avatar has become a beacon of light and a role model for many young trans people across the country.
Do watch the full interview to know about Sushant Divgikr's inspiring story
00:00- Introduction
04:12- Sushant on his transition from Sushant to Rani KoHenur
06:45- Did we as a society create a space that was unwelcoming?
08:22- Representation of Transgender people in mainstream cinema
11:25- Are enough trans actors being given roles?
15:27- Is there enough content being created with/for trans actors?
20:30- Are you aware when you wake up every morning that you’re changing the fabric of society?
25:02- Do we wish there was someone to explain the various nuances of gender to people?
28:13- How long did it take you to understand if you’re gay, trans or an effeminate trans person?
32:00- The lack of a spectrum even within the LGBTQI+ community
34:26- He/She/They - Explained for the non-English speaking audience
39:00- Sushant has been on large stages across the world but in India, he struggled at the beginning to be accepted. How does he feel about it?
43:59- Sushant on being a mother and the Gharana culture.
46:35- Are we closer as a society in understanding the trans community?
47:50- How to get a transgender certificate?
49:02- Going forward, what do you hope for yourself and the next generation?
50:10- Sushant on why he wanted to be a psychologist
53:55- Sushant on his time as Mr. Gay World
57:28- Has the Indian feminism movement left out trans and Dalit women?
1:00:31- Caste discrimination and physical violence against the members of the trans community
1:03:01- What do the members of the community want from society?
1:08:06- A lot of companies are doing inclusion. Do you think it’s being done properly?
1:09:49 - Ending
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31 июл 2024
