From modelling for pocket money to becoming an MP in West Bengal, I have come a long way, but I still wonder how things would have been had I not believed in myself and did things my way.

I still do not share a very good relationship with my mom. However, that does not deter me. Today I am a confident woman. I worked on my dreams and I am building an identity of my own.

50 Years have passed and I have lived quite a life, from running an idli vada shop to heading the panchayat, to becoming an organic farmer and receiving the Padma Shri. I am still a perfectionist & I like doing my work myself.

My class teacher punished me. Everyone called me “chakka” & “hijra.” My family was so ashamed of me that they told local goons to “fix me.”

How this group of four female priests is slaying it. Know their story.

I like to dress up and get my nails done, even wear jewellery and quirky stuff, there’s no harm in wanting a little bling and shimmer in your life.

I think an influencer today plays an important role in our society because of the value they bring in form of entertainment, awareness and practical recommendations in the most consistent and fuss free manner.

Today, she has shown that one can insult a woman, can break her morals, demean her, prohibit her, derail her, but when she finally decides to fight back she can change the game on its head.