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LGBT Influencers Who Defied The Idea Of ‘Assigning Gender At Birth’!

Written By: Sonali
September 17, 2020
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We are in the 21st century, post 377 era but still half of the ‘janta’ struggle to understand the very obvious fact that the gender assigned at birth has nothing to do with one’s sexuality!

While the homo sapiens managed to explain the theory of polygamy and convinced themselves that menstruation is not some ‘jaanleva bimari’, I couldn’t understand why is it so hard for them to understand a ‘male’ need not like ‘females’ and that he may or may not like any gender of his choice and vice versa.

I’m introducing you today to five of the well-known influencers from the LGBT community who were assigned ‘male’ as the gender on their birth, but they proved it had nothing to do with their sexual orientation!

Alex Matthew

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#TBT to when I performed for first time in #Mumbai. It was memorable. I met many people who are near and dear to me ❤ Picture Courtesy: @agentsofishq #Mayamma #mayathedragqueen #indiandragqueen #brownqueens #dragqueensofindia #rainbow #smile #pride #southindian #dragrace #dragperformance #dragqueenart #rupaulsdragracelive #happiness #bangalore #LGBT #queer #fabulous #queenoflove #lockdown2020 #entertainer #performance #showqueen #instadragqueen

A post shared by മായമ്മ || Alex Mathew (@mayathedragqueen) on Sep 18, 2020 at 1:45am PDT

Alex, also known as the ‘Maya the Drag queen’ is one of the rare talents you will ever meet. The artist identifies self as Queer and is popularly known by the character ‘mayamma’ whose motto is to bring out and express all atrocities faced by the LGBT+ community.

Alex, through his art, tries to show people that drag performance is an art which has nothing to do with the gender or community the performer belongs to. The character ‘mayamma’ wishes to inspire women to be strong and fight back abuse.

Rohit Singh

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Being non-binary means for me is finally being in a space where I feel conscious and confident about the decisions I make in life and not having my body be regulated by one tight narrative. It has created pathways for me to be more creative, more vulnerable, and more resilient in the face of adversity. Being non-binary means everything to me, it has helped shape me into the person and advocate I am today. #makeup #makeuphasnogender #reels #gendernonconforming #genderfluid

A post shared by Rohit Singh (@roro_love_makeup) on Sep 4, 2020 at 7:24am PDT

Rohit, a professional make-up artist, is breaking all gender-based stereotypes by showing that make-up is not gender-specific. 

For him, make-up is a form of art which is nothing less than magic and on which he doesn’t want any type of societal rules. 

Sushant Divgikar

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Namaskarrrrrr !!! My hustle has been real , it’s been hard and I’m just putting it out there now and forever , I’m never backing down. You can stare at me but never look through me because I’m THAT diamond. I’ve only been taught by my lovely parents to believe in myself and love everything I do. So here I am rocking these custom made shoes which I am absolutely lovinggggg. RANI ke taraf se HAAAN HAIII !! I’m delighted and extremely honoured to be among the #50SuperstarsOfChange By @adidasoriginals #SuperstarsOfChange #adidasSuperstars Design credits for the custom made shoes – Chaitanya Dixit ( the artist who worked on making this design come alive ) @chaitanya_dixit And to everyone out there that has been told you’re not good enough , I just want to tell you all , pay no attention to Naysayers because they ain’t paying your bills ✌🏼 #queendom #queen #slay #rani #ranikohenur #sushantdivgikar #lgbt #queer #pride #adidasoriginals #custommade

A post shared by Sushant Divgikr/ Rani KoHEnur (@sushantdivgikr) on Sep 7, 2020 at 6:28am PDT

Sushant, the winner of Mr Gay India 2014, is one you can call an all-rounder. From being a well-known singer to a performer to a drag artist, his talents are beyond exemplary. 

His drag queen character ‘Rani KoHEnur’, is the first-ever drag queen who got telecasted on national television. He is also known for his great acting skills and confident presentations.

Vqueeram Aditya Sahai

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the airport. again. same unimaginative rules. so much grey and white light it could be suitcase of a manager. then comes the tranny. no longer begging in the streets. none of the paraphernalia she must draw around herself to get some money because respect is impossible. a life even more so, if there is a threshold to the impossible that can be crossed without a boat. here is a english wali tranny. not exactly the shemale of their fantasies because she doesn’t have the boobs but also because she thinks she shouldn’t be fucked with. what does she know? when my bags are checked twice & then by hand, when the security person needs the neck of a tennis umpire going from my body to my id, back & forth till convinced that they are the right person to check my wrongful personhood. when before i have arrived at the desk, there is a huddle of every security staff behind the counter to smirk, amuse, wonder. an insatiable curiosity. but i’m the cat to be sacrificed. the guard will run the machine twice, ask questions about every beep since there is a zipper on the pants where he doesn’t expect it, there is a belly ring i must lift my tee to show, will ask questions about other curiosities i may be hiding, laugh at his own sexualisation of the moment, & then he will grope. twice. no tranny has made it to the stereotype of a terrorist so why is security so invested in my gender? it is simple. the security regimes wants to ensure the order of things, ensure passengers at the airport are given a normal experience. i don’t belong there. so i must be violated because i cannot be thrown out. so i don’t have the gall to show up again, given i have the gall to wear what i’m wearing. in the ways they join ranks, hold fort, become one leviathan against my audacity & transgression; my violation allows for the distraught to regroup. i upset the normalcy of their lives & so in the knowledge of what one of their own did to me, in the silence of my protest, in the high fives after i pick my bag there is the reformed community, the renewed normal. this is the vulnerable with guns. the trouble of anaesthetised surfaces. the community i help build. a virus a whole body fights.

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Vikramaditya, a former professor at Ambedkar University, is known for keeping an unconventional view of the gender binary. Her work on gender inequality, ideology and opinions, and violence on LGBT+ shows his firm stand on LGBT+ issues.

She encourages people to love their sexuality and gender while accepting the realities and taking necessary steps to prevent injustice.

Vivek Shraya

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The 10 year anniversary edition of GOD LOVES HAIR is officially out today 🥳 In 2010, when I self-published this book, I had no manager, no agent, no publicist, no MFA, no writing community, and obviously, no publisher. I also had no giant motivations outside from a desire to share my story. It’s been a surprising journey, moving into the publishing industry—from hand selling copies at craft fairs and bookstores refusing to stock my book to being a staff pick on front tables, from creating a fake PR email address to send out press kits to having the support of publishing teams, from being ineligible for writing grants and prizes to being invited to be on literary juries, from sleeping in airports on my first book tour to sometimes having travel expenses covered, and of course, from being self-published to now being a publisher. I take none of this for granted especially because the job of an artist, as we’ve seen this year, is a precarious one. And despite the privileges and access I have gained, what I am proudest of is that I had the courage to write and release this book. I am so grateful to each and everyone of you who purchased an early copy, and especially grateful to my close friends who convinced me that my story was worth sharing. I wouldn’t have a career and the sense of purpose I’ve had this past decade without all of you ❤️ Big shout out to @juliananeufeld_draws for being such a wonderful collaborator and my publisher @arsenalpulp for celebrating this milestone. Signed copies and limited edition posters illustrated by Juliana are available @glassbookshop. Catch you on my ig live tomorrow at 8 PM EST for the book launch event! #godloveshair 📸: @vanessaheins 💄: @alanna_of_love

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Vivek, the author of the best-selling book ‘I’m Afraid of Men’, is also the creator of the album ‘Part‑Time Woman’. She is an artist whose work can be found in different genres –– music, visual art, literature, film, theatre –– you call it, she probably has done it.

Her work aims to educate and inspire their audience about topics, including mental health, queerness, and inclusion.

Share your story with us & we will share it with the world! #MyStory #LGBT

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Sonali

A 'non-9-5 desk job' ambivert geek who chooses her own audience, Sonali loves sharing stories and finding the corners where humanity still exists! She believes that every individual's story is unique and special. She loves writing about the untouched and unspoken segments of society. When not writing, you can find her listening to someone's stories or playing with dogs. Sonali values mental health and encourages people to speak their heart out!

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Hustle Culture in New Age India

Written By: Anjali Mishra
May 12, 2022 | 12:35 PM |
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The popularity of Hustle Culture is on the rise among the youth of India

What is Hustle Culture?

Has Hustle Culture affected you?

Know about the ill-effects of Hustle Culture and what you can do to break-free

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Ever felt like you’re running out of time in your career or that a 9-to-5 job isn’t enough? Or you need a six-figure salary in your twenties, a sea-facing villa, two or more cars, and a significant bank balance? Or that your coworkers and friends are performing better than you? Everything that causes you to feel frustrated and under a lot of pressure?

Well, welcome to the Hustle Culture!

Many of us have had those exhausting “9 to 5” days where you’re expected to work until the sunsets. For some of us, it’s more like a never-ending scramble to get the job done, do overtime, and go above and beyond to be considered an effective “employee.”

Hustle Culture is when one part of your life takes precedence over the other. In this instance, your work-life takes priority over your personal life. It makes you feel as if you have to overlook the portion of your life where you’re supposed to enjoy yourself, have fun, and just live happily.

Hustle Culture has a significant negative impact on a person’s mental health, leaving them frustrated and stressed. Panic attacks, anxiety, and despair are common side effects. It has a particularly dreadful effect on the younger generation, i.e., the New Age India.

In New Age India, the hustle culture refers to the younger generation’s desire to achieve everything quickly, ascend the ladder of success, and feel pressurized when someone else succeeds. This stress overwhelms and has a significant impact on mental health, which is more crucial than ever to preserve. In today’s India, the hustle culture simply means, “Go Hard or Go Home.” You must choose between fighting and fleeing. Constant stress causes your body to react negatively, releasing stress hormones and affecting your overall health.


It makes you not just psychologically exhausted, but also toxic in certain ways. Your persistent ambition to be on top causes you to put your career first while neglecting your personal life. While hustling might be viewed positively as pushing yourself to accomplish better, it still requires diligent attention, which the current generation lacks.
Read about the effects of constant stress on your body, right here.

Are You Affected By Hustle Culture?

Consider these points:

  • You neglect your personal life in order to concentrate on your professional life.
  • You dedicate the majority of your time aiming to fixing your career.
  • Seeing other people’s accomplishments makes you feel pressured.
  • You accept every duty assigned to you, even though you already have too much on your plate.
  • You’ve been deprived of sleep for the most part.
  • You’re working more hours but aren’t receiving any rewards.
  • You are unable to distinguish between your professional and personal lives.
  • You are unable to take a day off.

If you answered yes to the majority of these questions, you’re stuck in the hustling culture.

Why It Is Important to Break Away From Hustle Culture?

Everything comes down to one thing. This Hustle Culture’s toxicity. It’s exhausting, and it’s a never-ending loop that traps you until you either quit or your mental health deteriorates altogether. It’s a societal expectation that you give your 200 percent in whatever you do. There is no stopping; you must always be on the move; you must work quicker, harder, and more aggressively- EVERY SINGLE DAY!

Your employer tucks you with impending chores every time you consider taking a vacation. You can’t take breaks, you can’t sleep without thinking about your presentation the next day; you’re living a life you never imagined. This is New Age India’s Hustle Culture, in which the younger generation is unsatisfied with a single job. It requires more, and in order to do so, it must work harder.

We’re not proposing you shouldn’t work or celebrate your accomplishment. You ought to. It’s something you desire and need, but not at the expense of your mental health. The hustle culture is harmful because it fosters the erroneous belief that you are only appreciated as a human being if you work continuously, are productive, and can work even harder in the most difficult of circumstances. For all we know, this is the definition of toxicity.

And did we mention that hustle culture even leads to procrastination, mistakes, and losing interest in your work altogether?

What Can You Do to Break Away From This Culture?

India in the twenty-first century is productive, creative, and intelligent.  And for that, this hustle culture is unproductive and unhealthy. Now that we’ve established what hustle culture is and how it affects the younger generation, let’s discuss what you should do if you find yourself trapped in its toxicity-

  • Begin with awakening- You must analyze yourself and assess if you are caught up in the never-ending cycle of hustling culture. Once you’re conscious of it, you’ll be able to progress and change for the best.
  • Figure out what’s most important to you- Take some time to jot out your long-term goals and consider whether you’re accomplishing them. Is it true that you’re succeeding?
  • Make a list of objectives for your ideal day- Make a schedule for your ideal day that coincides with your work schedule. Do what’s best for your career and your health.
  • Take a break- It’s crucial to take some time away from your work to explore and learn what interests you more. That’s how you’ll be able to maintain a healthy balance in your life while achieving your objectives.
  • Work hard, but relax even harder- Yes, you must work hard to reach your goals. You must be enthusiastic about your job. However, to cure your mental health, you must indulge in self-care on a regular basis. Take a mental health check day to earn some “me time.”

Overall, make smaller goals to avoid procrastinating or making errors during work. Keep track of how much energy you have. Try journaling, going for a walk with your pet, or trying your hand at pottery. Simply said, your mental health should take precedence over your professional life. Don’t worry about the ongoing project if you have your week off on Sunday. You are not compensated to be stressed out or worried about work when on vacation.

Also check out our blog on how to manage stress : Stress Management And What To Do!

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Anjali Mishra

Anjali is a book dragon, an open-minded writer, literature & language alumna, traveler, and a content writer/developer/strategist by profession. She is a feminist, but she loves to talk about men's rights and issues, and all that is taboo. She is a big literature fanatic, admiring the likes of D.H. Lawrence, Bronte Sisters, or U.R. Ananthamurthy. She is fascinated by Astronomy and her leisure time includes paper quilling, doodling, and knitting.

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