Jason Patel speaks out on trans rights bill in India: ‘It feels good – we’ve been fighting so long’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Jason Patel (Image: Kit Oates)

Actor and musician Jason Patel, known for his breakout role in Unicorns, brought his charm, authenticity and celebration of his Indian heritage to the PEUGEOT Attitude PRIDE Awards Europe 2025, supported by British Airways, where he spoke candidly about the ongoing fight for trans rights — both globally and closer to home.

Speaking to Attitude, Jason reflected on the continued struggle for the legal recognition of trans women as women in India, and why visibility and community support remain vital. “Do you know what? It feels so good, because it shows that there’s a light at the end of the tunnel. We’ve been fighting for so long,” he said.

That light, for many, became brighter last month (16 June) when the High Court of Andhra Pradesh in India ruled

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