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    Asian Network report
    Life’s a Drag

    29 Oct 07
    Enter a world of saris, sequins and silicon breasts as we meet some of Britain’s Asian drag queens.

    Bepasha Beyonce, Chameli and Barbalicious all dress and appear ordinary young men during the day. But after hours, they apply dramatic make-up, put on fake eye-lashes and scanty outfits - before hitting the clubs of London, Leeds and Birmingham in their eight inch stilettos.

    Enter a world of saris, sequins and silicon breasts in this week’s Asian Network Report to meet some of Britain’s Asian drag queens. As they tell their stories in their own words and talk frankly about their experiences and aspirations, we go behind the scenes to reveal what’s often perceived and shunned as a freakish sub-culture.

    When you constantly fear being beaten up and rejection by your family – what is the appeal of drag?

    Producer: Andrea Rose

      Read what others have said..

      Punjabi Jatt
      never liked gay subcultures but this documentary tells me that there is an intelligent and articulatation in some drag queens as well and there is no need to demonise them.i exceptionally loved chameli comment on :bloody well deserve respect and how why sex change shud be so bad if men and women can have other sorts of surgeries.

      Jay
      I am so proud of these girls standing up for themselves

      Beauty Queen
      The gal talks about paegents and being open minded and supporting other girls, but shinata seems to put down girls who had surgery when she talks about beauty queens - double standards take away from their struggle to be recognised.

      Shano Mitra
      Shinata's memory of school just drives home the point that these drag queens miss out on real childhood - its time we realise we need to accept them.

      Paul
      an inspiring take on alternate sexuality and it should be respected - its not being forced on anyone and as long as it makes people happy - live and let live....and chameli rocks from a fan in ur city.

      Komal Shah
      Why do men have to claim to be women? its disgusting.

      Ranjeet Alhuwalia
      I loved the documentary. It took me one step closer to this community of asian trans's who live through prejudice and malice.chameli's voice was especially so sexy as she invited us into her life and her friends life.the beauty queen is also very well spoken.chhersRanj

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