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So, where was I?
Community.
Community means family.
Big family.
I was abandoned by one and was in search of another.
Today I am totally alone.
Waiting for someone from my family to show up.
People love me.
I know they like me.
But only on FB.
Not personally.
But you're such a hopeful person, Gauri.
Despite all this loneliness.
How do you keep that hope alive?
When a person is entirely alone,
he can only turn to two things for support.
Laughter and hope.
I used them to move forward.
'With my sister's help,' 'I accepted Mumbai as my home.'
See, it even spells 'mum'..'ba'..and 'aai' (mother in gujrati and Marathi)
'Seven years went by at a snap of a finger.'
'I grew taller, my hair grew longer'
'but what grew many folds was my 'Junoon'.'
Do you know what 'Junoon' is?
Passion?
Rhymes with 'Sukoon' (harmony).
so, when I was in the middle of becoming a grilled sandwich.
between 'passion' and 'harmony',
that's when he entered in my life.
Teddy Bear?
In fact, sometimes I feel that, if we make a list of people in the world
of people with a heart of gold.
He would top the list.
Naveen-number one.
What a coincidence
Speak of the devil.
What's this?
Hey...
Who sprinkled this black rose's perfume on my diva?
Even in this serious situation, you are cracking jokes.
One should be serious only when they are dying.
Not until he's still alive.
You were supposed to show up at the court after the interview.
What brought you here?
I was on my way to the court.
But Amanda sent a text.
You little sly girl.
What a silent broadcaster you are
Nothing much happened.
I boiled for five minutes like instant noodles.
Then calmed down.
Because you've made dozens of enemies.
Look at me. All friends. No enemies.
Your friends?
I prefer my enemies over your friends.
He called today morning. Don't remind me of him.
- Who? JK? - Yes.
Good God.
Who's JK?
You asked me,
what I did to build my fortress of hope.
Where did the community start from?
JK.
Naveen said you've been living in the NGO
for six months.
You don't have a place to stay.
I am looking for a helper.
I have a place to stay,
but it doesn't have an air conditioner.
And the place is filthy.
I need a home that's clean, and you're looking for a clean home
Perfect.
But always remember one thing.
Hmm...
Never touch my sculptures without my permission.
Not even while cleaning.
Hmmm....
- Go get changed. - Go where?
The bedroom.
Thank you.
Naveen, God bless you with everlasting youth.
Hey...
Come back.
Where are you going?
Open this door.
Everything will be okay.
Open up.
You cannot hide in the bathroom for too long.
And there is no way out of the house.
Come out.
We'll talk this over politely and calmly.
Everything will be okay.
Hey...
How dare you touch my horse without asking me?
- No. - Did you ask me?
- Did you? - No!
I was scared that day.
But never after that.
I understood.
In a city as big as this,
I can be anyone I want to be.
But not weak.
And since that day,
I became kickass and badass.
That you are.
I fought with him too.
I wasn't some agent or pimp.
But who sent me there?
And who taught you.
Amanda, when you write that article on me,
mention his name in bold and italics.
Okay.
Thanks to him, I always feature on the right of the newspaper.
Otherwise, it would be featuring on the left.
Obituary. No family.
Now you have one.
Where are they?
They would have shown up if they believed that.
- Want to bet? - Yes.
If you lose,
will you shave off your moustache?
What the f***
Where did you find this?
From your treasure chest. While cleaning it.
Don't tell me that's yours.
"Which wish is it"
"that brings a smile on your face"
"Which journey is it"
"that provides you solace"
Come in a queue.
Male right side female left side.
"Embrace with love"
"Persevere with patience"
"Amidst countless fears"
"Take the leap anyway"
"Discover your true identity"
"Take a moment to know yourself"
"Various faces, the same essence"
"grasp this gradually"
"Discover your true identity"
"Take a moment to know yourself"
"Know it yourself"
How are you, father?
- How are you? - Rani how's you.
- All good. - Read this, okay.
It's useful.
Did you read this I gave you previously?
I am busy.
Come on.
Read it.
Don't cry.
Why don't you listen to me?
You didn't read it, did you?
Read it.
Keep it.
And...
Listen.
What happened?
Why are you crying?
She had a cynical old man as a customer.
His heart gave up while taking flight.
If the police find out,
it will be one big mess.
Can I...be of any help? Is he still here?
Over there. Come on.
Banti. Wait.
I don't trust decently dressed ngo guys like you.
This guy was also same...
Tried too hard in his excitement but couldn't live up to it.
Do his makeup like us.
And put one of your clothes on him.
But what are we going to do?
We'll bury him.
Are you out of your mind?
If anyone gets an air of it,
We'll all be rotting in jail.
Rubbish.
People like us don't need a death certificate.
You two wouldn't know.
Since you two are still alive.
- Come inside. - Come on.
What are you staring at?
Never seen one before?
If you see a rose in the hair,
chewing on a betel leaf.
It's only Nargis.
Hi.
What the fuck is this
On behalf of Rahi, I welcome you all.
Today's meeting is special.
Because we're taking a new initiative.
It's important to accept those rejected by the world.
Our community is meant for those
who, believe in freedom, equality and justice.
Our volunteer Ganesh,
who has been with us for three years...
Please, come here.
Hello.
Sit.
So Ganesh has brought some of his transgender friends along.
Please welcome them all.
Hi.
I want someone from here to step forward,
and someone from this side too.
And together, make a new beginning.
What say?
Anyone.
We have one.
Come on, Tanya, you are a sport.
I am sorry, Naveen, but this isn't possible.
She spat on me outside.
I mean these people don't even know how to use toilets.
- Forget dustbins - Tanya, please.
And at least give us a heads-up na.
I mean, teach them some manners.
You can't just shove all of us together.
- Tanya, please calm down. - Excuse me.
We can also speak in English.
But when it comes to humiliating someone,
there's no better language than hindi.
- See, this is what I mean. - Yeah, please.
I was trying to explain this to her.
Our faces were a real turn-off for them.
- Please, calm down. - Nargis, please sit down.
- We are all like family. - Shut up!
This is your fault.
You could have behaved correctly.
Why did you have to spit? You should be more careful--
Even he's going to bully us now.
He's not one of us, is he?
Your bad habits have nothing to do with you being transgender.
When will you understand this?
- Listen... - My God. What's going on?
Next time...don't show your face again.
And don't ever invite me to this drama.
And yes, since we are garbage for you...
- Please. - We'll turn this place
- into a dump. - Please, calm down.
- Let's go. - Please, don't go.
- Nargis. Nargis. - We are one.
- Please... - We are different.
You, me, him, them... We are all different.
- No... - You are just another employee,
who's working for these white-collar people.
So you can get paid in dollars.
I know it all. Don't teach me.
You have nothing to do with people like us.
- No Nargis. - And if you do,
then become like one of us.
Then we'll talk.
And yes...
Not just on the outside...
from deep down inside.
Only then will I be convinced you are one of us?
Otherwise...
you are free to lick their boots.
- Let's go. - Nargis. - Come on.
Don't let him around our place.
If I see him around I will break his face.
Please. Stop.
Wait. Please.
I gave them two years of my life.
Gave them kits, held sessions,
Brought them food.
Helped them come this far.
Her method may be wrong,
but not her ideology.
They feel you can see their pain.
But they are unaware that you can feel their pain too.
And to convince them, you have to be one of them.
Otherwise, they will never accept you as one of them.
For us, you'll be a white-collared employee.
But for them, you'll be a transgender making a spectacle of yourself.
I won't ever clap
I will make all of them clap for me
Wait & watch Naveen.
Bravo.
Shall we?
I was heartbroken leaving my family.
But becoming a part of this family could cost me my life.
Sex-change operation.
At a time when it wasn't just forbidden to talk about,
it was beyond one's imagination.
They were in control of my future now.
The doctor and God.
"I offer vermillion, to the elephant God"
"I bow to the large belly son of Gauri"
"He has a jaggery laddu in his hand"
"Words fall short of his glory"
"Glory to Ganesha"
"The bestower of knowledge"
"My mind gets completely engrossed in you"
Fill this.
What is this?
- It's the procedure. - What for?
Imagine anything happens to you.
Like injury, death, coma...
- Then we-- - Rice cake, pancakes, doughnuts...
What is this way to speak, sister?
That's the procedure,
for getting rice cakes and pancakes...
Sorry.
Imagine anything happens to you.
Like injury, death, coma,
then we are not responsible.
That's what is written here.
What is written here?
That column is for relatives.
If a relative is accompanying you,
then fill in his name.
In case you get injured, die, or coma.
- I get it, sister. - Fill it out.
Vatsala go to ward no three, I will come
- Okay. - Fill it.
I--
Pick up, Naveen.
- Hey... - Two minutes.
Alright.
Coming, Lord.
Who is this?
- Hello. - Hello, is my sister there?
- Sister? - Ganesh? - Yes.
Your sister is on security duty, at Lal Baug.
For the Ganpati festival. She will return tomorrow.
- Hang up. - Hello.
Nonsense.
Hello.
Best wishes on Ganesh festival.
We don't bring Ganpati at home.
Who is this?
Insurance Company.
What?
I wanted to apologise for the inconvenience.
What connection do I have with insurance...
Yes...
You must have forgiven us.
Check the number before you dial.
Hello.
Congratulations.
It's a boy. A boy.
Ganu, I've told you a dozen times.
Don't touch my nail paint.
Be it for charity or work,
never become one of us.
Show that you are one of us,
then we'll talk.
And...not just on the outside
but from deep down inside
Ganu, sleep.
Sleep.
You must be tired.
Sleep.