From Bollywood’s glittering screens to Bengaluru’s vibrant queer community, the new docuseries In Transit marks a cultural shift for trans and non-binary storytelling in India. It’s not just about visibility; it’s about reclaiming narratives, bridging global solidarity, and redefining what it means to exist beyond binaries. Through intimate portraits of real people, the series proves that the journey toward authenticity is both deeply personal and powerfully universal.

What happens when your history doesn’t fit on a form? This personal essay explores queer identity, diaspora, and the pain of being denied citizenship—offering a powerful reflection on how we claim to belong beyond borders, bloodlines, and binaries.