T is a 2023 Indian Odia-language Biography film directed by Jitesh Kumar Parida, starring Debasish Sahoo,[2] Prasanjeet Mohapatra, Usasi Misra, Ranbeeir Kalsi and Hara Rath. The film is a biography based on India's first transgender taxi driver, Meghna Sahoo.[3]

T
Directed byJitesh Kumar Parida
Written byJitesh Kumar Parida
Jitendra Rai
Kuwar Shakti Singh
Produced byJitesh Kumar Parida
Jitendra Rai
Himadri Tanaya Das (co-producer)
Mohit Kumar Puri (co-producer)
Vighnaharta Movies (co-producer)
Debashish Sahu (Associate Producer)
StarringDebasish Sahu
Prasanjeet Mohapatra
Usasi Misra
Ranbeeir Kalsi
Hara Rath
CinematographySarbeswar Dash
Edited byAmarjit Ojha
Music byTuhin K Biswas
Production
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Jitesh Kumar Films
Release date
  • May 25, 2023 (2023-05-25)[1]
CountryIndia
LanguageOdia

Plot

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Meghna, born as Vishnu, is subjected to abuse for exhibiting feminine behavior. She later turns to sex work in the Kinnar locality to explore her sexuality. After getting a corporate job, Meghna is terminated when her transgender identity is discovered. She undergoes sex reassignment surgery and starts working as India's first transgender taxi driver. Meghna becomes an advocate for the Kinnar community and engages in social work to help improve their lives. Despite facing opposition and violence, Meghna remains dedicated to her cause and becomes a leader of her community.[4]

Cast

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  • Debasish Sahoo
  • Prasanjeet Mohapatra
  • Usasi Misra
  • Ranbeeir Kalsi
  • Hara Rath

Production

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The trailer and poster of social film T was showcased at the India pavilion during the 75th Cannes Film Festival.[5] The film was released on 25 May 2023.

References

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  1. ^ "TUA". The Times of India.
  2. ^ "Cannes spotlight shines on 'T', movie on Odia transgender Cabbie". Odisha Bytes. 24 May 2022.
  3. ^ "Meet India's first transgender cab driver Meghna Sahoo". India Today. 1 September 2018.
  4. ^ "Odia film T on transgender Meghna Sahoo shines at IIFFB". Odisha T V. 9 November 2022.
  5. ^ "Poster Of 'T', Movie On Odia Transgender Cabbie Meghna Unveiled At Cannes". Ommcom News. 23 May 2022.
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