(Trans) Gender Identity in Sanjay Johri's Kinnar Ma

Abstract

One of the first plays from the Uttar Pradesh hinterlands that ventured to challenge gender and sexual conventions was possibly Sanjay Jauhari's LGBTQ drama Kinnar Ma. A play by Sanjay Jauhari adds to and enhances the Parnassus in a world where sex is forbidden and sexual equality, acceptance, and dignity are trendy concepts right now. The play was written by the author "to write something about their wretched lives" out of pure charity and magnanimity. (Summary by Kinnar Ma) The current collection is an artistic homage to our society's transgender population. The play is about the trials and tribulations of a transgender named Lali who suffers the discrimination on account of being a transgender. A strong and significant work of literature, "Kinnar Ma," illuminates the difficulties faced by the transgender minority in India. It pushes for a more inclusive and equal environment for everyone, questions traditional standards, and highlights the value of acceptance and love. The tale serves as a reminder that everyone deserves to be treated with respect, decency, and compassion, regardless of their gender identification.