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| A screen grab of the transgender cover of the Indian national Anthem - Bharatiya... Hum Bhi Hai |
Staff correspondent, August 13, 2015, NewsCrunch
A new version of the National Anthem sung by Hijras is being shared around.
Produced by Yathartha Pictures, the National Anthem sung by seven transgender women would not be the most musical rendition of the composition you may have listened to.
It will certainly be among the most powerful versions that left you choked.
The Indian National Anthem is a song of liberation. By releasing their cover of it, transgender women join the ranks of Indians, who reached out to it, seeking emancipation.
The video shows seven transgender women dressed as professionals from different walks of life such as doctor, teacher, flight attendant, police and teacher.
It captions each of them saying these people have the potential to pursue any of these careers.
A highly discriminated minority hijras struggle to make a living through begging and sex work as other opportunities are shut on them.
The national Anthem makes a reference to a February 2014 Surpeme Court judgement, which provides them with reservation in education and employment.
Now, it is for the people of A new version of the National Anthem sung by Hijras is being shared around.
Produced by Yathartha Pictures, the National Anthem sung by seven transgender women would not be the most musical rendition of the composition you may have listened to.
It will certainly be among the most powerful versions that left you choked.
The Indian National Anthem is a song of liberation. By releasing their cover of it, transgender women join the ranks of Indians, who reached out to it, seeking emancipation.
The video shows seven transgender women dressed as professionals from different walks of life such as doctor, teacher, flight attendant, police and teacher.
It captions each of them saying these people have the potential to pursue any of these careers.
A highly discriminated minority hijras struggle to make a living through begging and sex work as other opportunities are shut on them.
The national Anthem makes a reference to a February 2014 Surpeme Court judgement, which provides them with reservation in education and employment.