Imphal

Gems Chongtham is a young singer, actor and popstar from Imphal, Manipur in India, who chanced upon this career after multiple attempts at being a doctor, painter and even an archer. Now, locals can’t have enough of him!

We spoke to the people of Imphal, Manipur about living with racial stereotyping in India.

We meet with activist Santa Khurai, trans couple Helena and Vaskar, and Jenny Khurai to understand the realities and difficulties of finding love and maintaining relationships as trans women in Imphal.