RAJA BHAU is a sensitive heart-warming story of an Indian transman’s acceptance, by himself and his family. Merlin, born as a girl, felt right from his childhood that he was trapped in the wrong gender. But it took a lot of courage and determination for Merlin to transition to become a transman. With unflinching support from his mother, and acceptance by his other family members, Merlin now is proud of his gender identity. He is now an inspiration to other younger persons struggling with their identity, as he advises them on the correct way to go through transition. His grandmother living on the outskirts of Ratnagiri tells with a chuckle, “I have always called him Raja Bhau (Raja Bro) right from his childhood!”

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