When most people think of drag, their mind goes to RuPaul or performances in bars in the west. But in India, the art form has a long history and it is suddenly booming.
Patruni Sastry is a 27-year-old, gender-fluid drag performer from the south of India. And they have a surprising story to tell about bringing drag to the city of Hyderabad.
They have been able to overcome initial nervousness and prejudice. And by doing so, they have played a key role in establishing a drag scene in a city of over