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Parajya
Parajya, born in a man's body but yearning to live as a woman, finds solace in joining the Devi tradition. However, his identity and choices soon come under scrutiny as masculinity seeks to control him. Despite having a pure heart, Parajya is trapped in a rigid society where even family—an essential unit of that very society—creates a suffocating reality, leaving no space for him to live as he truly desires.
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Parajya, born in a man's body but yearning to live as a woman, finds solace in joining the Devi tradition. However, his identity and choices soon come under scrutiny as masculinity seeks to control him. Despite having a pure heart, Parajya is trapped in a rigid society where even family—an essential unit of that very society—creates a suffocating reality, leaving no space for him to live as he truly desires.
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Genre:Drama
Written By:Mahadev Hadapad
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Runtime:95 minutes
Studio:Natuvara Films
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