Term 'Hijra' has been molested by society: Transgender activist Laxmi Narayan Tripathi

Last Updated: Apr 16 2016 | 9:34 PM IST

New Delhi, Apr 16 (ANI): The term hijra must lose its negativity, it must not be a slur........that is the goal of transgender activist Laxmi Narayan Tripathi. The activist, who recently became the show stopper at Lakme Fashion Week, Mumbai, is now gearing up for her debut as an actor in a film titled 'Upeksha'. At the trailer launch of the film, Laxmi spoke about how the term 'Hijra' has been used as a curse, a slur by society....and she has been subjected to it too. 'Upeksha' is based on the struggle of eunuchs in the society, their daily problems, the stereotypes they have to face every day and their views on basic rights. Apart from Laxmi, the always-ready-to-jump-into-a-controversy- Rakhi Sawant is also acting in the film.

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