The trans model dancing her way to stardom | BBC News India

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Her last sentence was unbeatable. If you think of it, she is so right! Not every family is fortunate to have a blessed child. May she rise above all

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You said what I felt❤❤❤❤

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Can we appreciate the BBC news team for giving such a catchy nd mind blowing thumbnail "From traffic light to spotlight".. So creative

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Where?

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@@wrightvcx2249 in thumbnail you can see

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@@bbcnewsindia she wasn't trafficked though so why the clickbait?4

[@sujatashrestha6490]

Her optimistic outlook on life is incredibly inspiring, capable of uplifting anyone. Sending her even more love.🥰

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😊😊😊😅❤❤❤❤❤yea agreed 💯👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿 sujatashrestha.6490

[@bhaktibhoir1154]

The way she talks...not everyone can gain a confidence like that despite of having this much struggle...And I must say that her beauty was dropdead!

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[@aa4488]

Stop the natak, Bhakti

[@Aradhaya45720]

​@@aa4488 Natak?? Sale Hindu hai itni toh izzat de transgender or intersex people ko . Chromosome ch pad sab smjh aa jayega. Anpad kahika

[@queenazza]

As a Muslim, I have one God, and my religious teachings, which are good for humanity, are that God’s creation cannot be changed. The greatest thing is that God breathed His spirit into you and shaped your body no matter what it looks like. Are you in your right mind to change what He made for you? Do you object simply because of your sexual desires?!

[@risiniwijegunawardana5233]

Uff! goosebumps..."har kisi ke ghar mai nahi peheda hothe hum" Allah har transgender ko salamat rakhen.❤from every gender

[@Avenue_570]

Allah? You are Muslim?

[@kian4861]

mujhe sach mein rona aane wala hai... yaar she's so powerful in the way she presents herself

[@takiszorba]

Pure and Inspirational. The first video in a long time I heard of someone speaking "pure and proper" Hindi (unadulterated and using very little English words). I heard Hindi and not Hinglish. Kudos to creative team of BBC India in making this classic, informative and eye opening mini-documentary of "rare gem Khushi Shaikh". Lesson learnt: A person is a person, no matter what their gender be. As equal as any other human being. Thank you. Comment from Athens, Greece. 🙏🌻

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​@@bbcnewsindiaindia ka tax chori karte ho sharam nahi ata bbc walo 40 core kha liya or india ke against propoganda karte ho

[@balqisjahaanarakhanum1152]

You are so beautiful may you be always blessed.

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​@@bbcnewsindia Stop Queer Baiting and Grow some integrity

[@Quviyn]

Hi Takis, are you from an Indian background? You seem to know a little about the language! Just wondering how you came across this video?

[@versatilekomal3491]

They are also human beings...give them respect ,give them jobs, give them homes to live ❤ her story made me cry..how they have to struggle in real life for their rights.

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@@HelloWorld11332 bhai tu tera tax ka toh dekhle, warna yogi ji aake tere ghar mein jcb bhijwa denge. Jai Shri Ram🚩🚩

[@flywheelpubgm]

They don't want normal jobs or life most of nowadays they do is dance, tiktok, reels sexualize content that's why, some of them are nice person else arrange a marriage and see when they'll ask 51,000₹ or get naked in front of your family, don't make any judgements by just watching a scripted video..

[@versatilekomal3491]

@@flywheelpubgm esse toh normal log bhi aache nhi hote they also do lots of bad things ...sabse bdi cheez humanity hoti h ..I'm saying that we should give them respect because lots of people don't consider them humans and treat them really bad and due to which they hate their lives ..which is not good we live in India so as an Indian this is our duty to give respect to every citizen.🙂

[@aquariusnymph]

The last line moved me to tears. Hugs from one trans sister to another. Much love from California Khushi ji 💋💋

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[@priyanjanadasgupta11]

That last sentence took my heart away. You are absolutely right! Our society has made you all a stigma. You aren't a stigma you're a blessing!

[@DivyaSingh-yt6fq]

Last message just touched my heart

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[@Monikavasisht]

The last lines you said and my goosebumps. Proud of you . Everyone has right to life life irrespective of what the circumstances are.

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[@jasmitas4531]

4:58 nt also ty r

[@ApurvaSaxena]

I wish the entire trans community receives this much love, respect and support. God's wishes are for all.

[@purvichamundi1741]

I wonder how dey get children to be groomed? dont dey kidnap molest groom children?stop typing nonsense.

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[@phreakydad]

What do you mean by entire trans community? There are transgenders and there fakes who take advantage of this group.

[@meghnapradhan8469]

They definitely will if they behave decently like this one

[@mdstanton1813]

It's people who judge, attack and marginalise the trans community who behave indecently

[@gauravidesigns]

I am also a transwomen. I started my transition during 2021 because that time I got independent . My family loves me a lot after I made them understand about my identity . I also had had life threatening events in my life . Abused by society , beaten in school . I was depressed since 13 years of my age asking god every night why did not he take me to his home . I did not want to live on this planet . I have got very loving and caring parents . They understood me overtime . I was also rejected from my job last year because of my idenity . I was unemployed for 7 months straight but in these seven months, I learned freelancing and doing better than my jobs in my life . I hope one day I will be a beautiful girl 🥰🙏

[@countrydestroyer-hx6wt]

im glad your doing better now! also your already a beautiful girl! trans women are women at the end of the day

[@santoshpoojari8159]

Wish you more love and respect

[@user-dg2bg6gu1y]

Not trans, third gender. India has identified only 3 genders, male/female & third gender who is not man or woman. The 3rd gender has been around for thousands of years taking part in rituals blessings for Indian families. Must not mix/confuse this with trans women.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@countrydestroyer-hx6wt]

@@user-dg2bg6gu1y is she a trans woman, or third gender? (girl in the video)

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[@komalrajput9132]

Very inspiring ..Thanks bbc for publishing this type of content .

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[@1979STK]

Cried when I watched this. Kudos to Khushi Shaikh and BBC News India for sharing her story.

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[@afrazparwez]

This is the power of social media ek insan ko kahase kaha pohchdia. Bhot acha laga @SHAIKH KHUSHI ko dekhkar. Proud of her and thank you BBC for showing side of khushi too that how she struggled. 👏👏👏

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[@alien_heathens5119]

Her last sentence is heart touching... Har kisi k ghr me paida nhi hote hum.. ❣️❣️❣️

[@kausarshaikh2535]

They are also human beings treat them with respect

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[@ar.monakaushiki5800]

Respect to her and her dancing skills, you are a beautiful soul✨️♥️

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[@VlogwithSaba]

This side of khushi, I've never seen it, never heard.. It was lovely to see her in real self. More power and success to you.

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[@khorshr5988]

I don't think people who watched this were without tears in their eyes. What a beautiful and humble soul. Wish her happiness and kudos to BBC for sharing Khushi's story.

[@celestialgoddess8055]

I love this video. As a trans myself, this boosted my confidence...may the universe continue to support us 🙏🙏🙏

[@reeverb07]

1:44 made me cry! it's easy to judge people based on what we feel is right or wrong. But every person has a story and their reasons which drive them to make choices in their lives. others may not agree with it due to their privelge but we need to have empathy and realise they are humans just like us! I'm so happy she earned respect and achieved all the success!! Wishing her a healthy and happy life ahead ❤️

[@DiyaDas_]

Wow i am so happy to see Khushi is getting the recognition she deserves❤️

[@sailaab]

'One' Khushi has. Many more await.

[@purvichamundi1741]

Groomed by a CULT SINCE CHILDHOOD..WAKEUP WOMAN.

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*The last words as she uttered was adorable beyond to express* , *lovely* , *stay blessed* ❤❤❤❤

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@@bbcnewsindia 😊😊

[@MohdIrfan-wj5yh]

I first saw her video of dancing on Anar Dana in a wedding. Almost everyone around me loved her dance moves and appreciated the beauty of her art.

[@harshavardhan8748]

"I'm not going to save your life for the sake of my people's life" That sentence made my day.. Jai Bheem!💙

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She's is an inspiration for many🖤

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The last line touched my heart❤

[@sarina5352]

She's got more dignity, passion, hardworking attitude and above all humanity than so called bollywood useless wanabee namony nipo spoiled brats. Bravo. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@Luxejewel]

Life is tough … tougher for women in general…. Can’t even imagine how much more tougher for her … learn to appreciate… she deserves much more than that! Good job , god be with you!

[@chasing.trails.forever]

I cried watching this story. Such an inspiration. More power to Khushi. Thank you BBC for sharing this story with us. ❤️❤️

[@L.korang1]

How honest and how pure she is❤

[@cyberjeeni]

She boosted my confidence. Now this is what I call Inspiration

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She is a great great woman ❤️ we need people like her!

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You mean “he”?

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Why...?

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The emotions that invoke when we see you is respect 🙏 🫡 stay blessed maa❤

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[@sabahyusuf5509]

I’ve been following her for a long time on instagram now. We can never imagine what she must have gone through in life but appreciate the fact where she is today. Thanks to bbc for giving her a platform to share her story which is truly inspiring ❤

[@s.chakravorty1139]

It's high time our society wakes up to the fact that eunuchs are humans just like us. They are so talented..lots of love to this beautiful person..she is so pretty and her energy is amazing. 👍❤👍❤❤

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[@wonderlandmagic4903]

She is living life on her terms and her last sentence is truly remarkable. Lots of love and wishes to this beautiful soul😇😍

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I am so proud of her. Getting tear eyed. She deserves the world

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Her last lines made me cry. May god bless her.

[@hibakhan9573]

Wow! Amazing human. Look at that strength and not a single bad word said to those who hurt her. May you continue to succeed and get every happiness in life you angel ❤

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Lots of love, respect to you for having to pull through all the hardships to become an exemplary example and a voice for the transgender community. Thank you BBC for sharing this wonderful story! ♥️

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Last lines hits hard 🔥

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[@AB-ip2ct]

She is so inspirational. As someone who is also a part of the LGBTQ+ community in India, where even existing as a queer person is a battle everyday, people like her give me so much motivation to keep striving instead of giving up on everything.

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This Pride I am paying tribute to this amazing woman by performing on one of her performance numbers on 24 June at Privé Bar in Suva, Fiji 😘😘😘

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[@Abu_Tahir_Al-Jannabi]

Gracefully, she expressed herself. She had gone through misery that made her Strong & confident.

[@meghnajakhar7536]

She is such a graceful dancer .. Why is bollywood not giving her a chance to show her talent ... Tim rakhi Sawant, mallaika Arora, Katerina, kareena sabse dance karwate ho... Why not KHISHI SHEIKH... she is a phenomenal dancer..❤ All that she wants is acceptable from us.. Why can't we show her some love ... Why do we have to be insensitive

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[@mayarajput188]

Khushi is d name not khishi

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@@mayarajput188 Typing mistake bhi to ho sakti hai mujhse ... After all I'm a simple human being, not so perfect..

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@@bbcnewsindia Sure

[@hopekhushi9938]

Agreed she should be in movies

[@anchalbarnwal1886]

आपने जो वीडियो के अंत में कहा जो दिल को छू गई....... आप तो सबको दुआएं देते हैं 🙏

[@aksshayesshetty]

Allah aapko aur kamyaabi de. So proud of her journey. God bless you.

[@masterchief5155]

I have been following here in insta for a long time and I feel so happy to see her grown and rise so much in the world. Best wishes for her and may she grow even more.

[@somikakush8734]

I respect you from ❤ not because of your struggle but also your dare to win yourself.

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[@vgala2014]

Didn’t want the interview to end. I’ve been a big fan of you Khushi. Keep shining and rising!

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[@yasiruvismini]

She’s ❤️ I’m seeing her dancing reels on insta all the time. What an amazing dancer she is. God bless her!

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[@ko_ko_ko]

She is so beautiful inside out. I love this content, we are so fortunate to have all facilities but still complain but here is kushi who had nothing and still is not complaining. Thankyou BBC for this inspiring video and thankyou kushi for sharing your story. Love you ❤

[@atulgaikwad2112]

what she said at the end is very deep..and not many people would say that unless you know what you are saying...I have lost so many people in my life and such amazing people give me hope to move on in life and work hard.. thank you...

[@sabirasolaiman]

She's so cute "bohat lucky hair jiske ghar main payda hote hain" lol. I hope there's more acceptance of Trans Community but more importantly, hope every desperate person in poverty gets out of it and chooses things not for survival, but for passion

[@lovealways729]

I love this woman and when I come to India, I will surely meet her...

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Where are you from ?

[@lovealways729]

@@soldierrahul3839 I am from India Rahul, but now in the Uk, why? how are you? :)

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@@lovealways729 thank u ma’am I m Indian army soldier from Delhi What’s your insta Id I wanna to talk you

[@lovealways729]

@@soldierrahul3839 hey Rahul, I do not have insta haha sorry :)

[@aliceinwonderland7045]

No one can understand ur struggle..NO ONE EXCEPT U! u r beautiful and hope u get all the love n respect…bless u😊

[@chandragusain2404]

Society me transgender ka alag samaz ni balki hum sabke beech honi chahie.

[@withlovebdhdh]

I always watched her reels on Instagram. And today when this video got suggested I had literal tears in my eyes. Look at how much she's grown. May God bless her and keep her happy always ❤

[@informativechannel3131]

I got goosebumps when she said last sentence 😢😢😢

[@sume6103]

She is beautiful inside out! She was so was lucky to have the love and support of her mother. May she continue to be blessed!

[@English_Galore]

Overwhelming Words 👍 Thanks to BBC News for bringing such a pure soul to light.

[@Heretic-007]

BBC is queer baiting. Again

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[@hrishiraj89]

I have been following her for so long. She is the definition of what one can do if you are determined. All the more power to her.

[@ninja_dentist]

Good for you

[@bidenisntsureifhesalive7412]

It’s always great to see people achieving happiness. That’s all that life is about. Be happy in each others success. Keep inspiring

[@futon6434]

props to BBC India for not shying away from publishing trans stories, unlike so many media companies in this country. Kudos! 🙌

[@vikaspandey4023]

Very inspiring film!

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[@Getcreativewithsrishti]

Har kisi k nhi bhot lucky logo k Ghar peda hote h...❤❤touched

[@sunainasomu5618]

This video really captured the essence of what she was trying to say and I love for her that she’s able to reach a point in life where she can be so open and come into her own and feel no shame. I wish her all the best. If we had to recommend more content ideas for bbc india to shoot, where can we write in?

[@0230Raveena]

Honoring Human Dignity even in the smallest way can mean so much to someone.

[@athuuuus]

Such pure heart ❤️ let her achieve her dreams and blissful life

[@BiPolarBear128]

what an incredibly beautiful person inside and out

[@Miscellaneous-J]

So emotional and inspirational 🥲,she is so beautiful 😊 from inside outside both

[@anirudhdave8955]

What heart tranforming interview....realy change view about 'KINNAR'..... standing ovation to BBC and Khushiji

[@mahekpatel5245]

She is prettier than average woman

[@alinenegromonte8858]

Her story is absolutely inspiring! She is an amazing person and very skilled dancer. Thanks BBC for sharing this content 😊

[@yourlife862]

Her beauty and her heart is sooo pure 🥰

[@ninja_dentist]

Thnkx

[@Maya-rt3ur]

She is beautiful I thought she naturally had blue eyes but they contacts seeing her childhood picture Bless you You are very beautiful

[@amandas7455]

As long as she stays a beautiful person inside, outside will always glow, and many more blessings will come her way. ❤

[@mountainlion105]

very good point..because if you are beautiful from inside it means you are happy...so happier person is always glows

[@samali9821]

SUCH HEARTBREAKING STORY N ITS ONLY 1 OF SO MANY😭😭😭🤲🏽🤲🏽🤲🏽

[@Guriversatile]

She is so pretty and pure hearted person ❤ I respect this community after all they are also human beings like us 🙏👸😘

[@saniyamehmoodulhaq6119]

Me nay BBC Kay bhut say interview dekhy per is interview ny mujhy buri trha rula dia ye bhut bhadur hain jinhun nay itna bura time dekha per shukur aj happy hain❤❤❤

[@raziyaansari7464]

You make me cry may all your dreams come true you are inspiration for many youngsters 😊❤

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[@medicokannadiga5440]

wow honestly speaking , sis is absolutely stunning and gorgeous. not even biologically born female are atleast 5% this feminine the way she caries herself , her talk , her walk , her elegance , absolutely beautiful. you go sis . gonna see you internationally famous

[@ladytalk3230]

Amazing story. Welldone. And thanks for sharing....

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[@shammisharma2929]

Yaar aapne to dil jeet liya ❤❤❤ such a pure aura and soul ❤

[@StarJohnnyProductions]

The story that she told us today really touched my heart and inspired me.

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[@thuku9364]

I have seen you through Social Media and you keep on growing. Have always felt that you are going to be star someday and look where you have touched now. I am so pround of you. Your hardwork has been paid of.

[@sachinupadhyay5480]

Heart melting and inspirational. 🤩 Idk why people discriminate them on gender basis? It's not their fault to be born like this after all they are also human beings, and I feel proud as I've never make fun of them and respected them as well.

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[@jcpt8365]

She is so beautiful inside and out! It's great to see her happiness and success she deserves it!

[@Untold_story19]

She is graceful and beautiful and most importantly down to earth ❤

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[@shobhachauhan3355]

One thing that i have learnt after watching uncountable motivational videos and people's journey ....is " never ever loose hope and give up" take breaks ,have patience but don't stop...time is killer and a healer.

[@ayushis.5032]

There's is a difference between being "trans" and born as a "third gender". Please clarify before you upload. Trans used as prefix for someone who has "transitioned" their gender. Third genders are born that way.

[@sooyaself24111]

Exactly!! These ppl are called intersex. Using correct terms would avoid so many unnecessary misunderstanding

[@poojaverma-ej2qv]

When I hear your last sentence I am crying..... bhagwan kisi ko trans na de...but jo trans paida hua h unhe dher sari himmat or Ashish de.... best of luck Khushi.....aap real life me Hero ho.......you sach a brave girl

[@msfh1991]

made me cry, she is gorgeous inside and out, there's love and light in her eyes, what a beautiful soul!!!

[@nehanair4447]

She is so beautiful, humble and inspite of all the darkness she must have endured, she still has the courage to call the world her family. She still has love for the world. God bless you. You are truly blessed. She has a beautiful soul. That is the crux. Body is just a clothing. Thank you for interviewing this beautiful soul BBC. God bless you dear.

[@pushpapai7842]

Must have been a very traumatic and unfair childhood Khushi! But like your beautiful name, you overcame all odds to become the cheerful and attractive person you are👍🏼

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