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Mangalmukhi- The Third Gender(2023)

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Hindi41 mins

Mangalmukhi- The Third Gender (2023) is a 41-minute Hindi film directed by Shailendra Pandey. Starring Shailendra Pandey.

Director:Shailendra Pandey
Mood:
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
30 September 2023
Director
Shailendra Pandey
Language
Hindi
Runtime
41m

Storyline

This documentary explores the lives of the Kinnar community, also known as Hijras or transgenders. Despite a belief that they were blessed by Lord Rama, they face social rejection and taunts. The film shows how some members are now moving beyond traditional begging and blessing ceremonies to build careers in fields like law, medicine, and modeling.

Unveiling the hidden world of India's transgender community.

Film Details

Rating
41Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date30 September 2023

Parental Guide

Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalinspiringdark
Themes
identitysurvivalcorruptionjustice
Toneserious
Pacingepisodic
Complexitymoderate
Audiencearthouse
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

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Shailendra PandeyDirector

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Mangalmukhi' refers to a traditional blessing role that some transgender communities in India have historically held.
  • Director Shailendra Pandey has focused his filmmaking career primarily on documentaries about social issues and marginalized communities.
  • The documentary includes interviews with transgender individuals who work as models, doctors, and lawyers, not just in traditional roles.
  • It references the mythological story where Lord Rama is said to have blessed the community, which is a significant part of their cultural identity.
  • The film was released after India's 2014 Supreme Court ruling legally recognizing transgender people as a third gender.
  • Unlike many mainstream Hindi films, this documentary did not have a theatrical wide release and was likely showcased at festivals or on digital platforms.
  • The filming involved traveling to different parts of India to document the diverse experiences within the transgender community.

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