: Many still practice Badhai (blessing ceremonies at births and weddings) or earn through Mangti (begging) and sex work due to limited formal opportunities.

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: A 2014 Supreme Court ruling officially recognized the "Third Gender," and new laws like the Transgender Persons Act (2019) have sparked both hope and protest regarding self-identification and rights. Entertainment and Media Representation