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(3 November 2007 3:00 pm)

 
MUMBAI: Vijay TV is launching Ipadiku Rose, the first show to be hosted by any transgender on any Indian television channel.
 

The weekend chat show which will go on air at late night in December, aims to change the society's view of transgenders and others of that community.

Psychologists and counselors would participate in the show and talk about issues considered taboo in society and attempt to answer them.

The show's host Rose has earlier been a trainer in Tamil Nadu State Aids Control Society which is aimed at educating the Tamil Nadu police department about the transgeder community, their rights, issues and concerns.

She is also a recipient of two beauty contest titles and has already a live Tamil show on Vectone TV London for 30 episodes. She holds an MS in biomedical engineering from Louisiana Tech University, USA.

Vijay TV head K Sriram says, "In the past Vijay has created many path breaking shows like Kathai Alla Nijam, Puthiraa Punithamaa which have created social awareness and has been a huge hit among the audience. Vijay's Ipadiku Rose will deal with sensitive issues of society with high interaction amongst the audience. This show is not to sensationalize but to provide a platform to get the right message across to the viewers."

Rose says, "There is a great misconception about transgender in this society. Even they have dreams and aspirations like anyone else. I believe that this show will definitely change the way the society sees our community. Media is a responsible medium through which we can reach the masses; and Vijay TV would act as the platform for us to connect to the people. I believe that my education and experiences abroad among others will stand me in good stead in presenting this show successfully."

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