New Delhi: Sushmita Sen and the makers released the trailer for “Taali” on Monday. This upcoming series focuses on the inspiring story of Shreegauri Sawant, a transgender activist, and her journey towards motherhood. It also sheds light on the legal battle that led to the recognition of the third gender on official documents in India.
Sushmita Sen in Taali Trailer
Right from the start, Sushmita Sen captures the audience’s attention with her powerful presence on the screen. She portrays Shreegauri Sawant with passion and determination, making us look at uncomfortable situations with understanding and empathy. Sushmita truly embodies the fierce nature of Shreegauri, as she confronts the challenges she faces, such as her desire to become a mother since her school days, her physical transformation, and her ultimate acceptance by the transgender community. Moreover, the series depicts the journey of taking this fight for recognition to the highest court in India, the Supreme Court.
The actress Took her Social media to share the official trailer of the series and wrote.”Gauri aa gayi hai. Apne swabhimaan, sammaan aur swatantrata ki kahaani lekar. #Taali – Bajayenge nahi, bajwayenge! #TaaliOnJioCinema, streaming free 15 Aug onwards. @jiocinema @ShreegauriS #Taali #JioCinema Created by @arjunsbaran @Kartikgseams Directed by @meranamravi Written by @Kshitij_P”.
Gauri aa gayi hai. Apne swabhimaan, sammaan aur swatantrata ki kahaani lekar.#Taali – Bajayenge nahi, bajwayenge!#TaaliOnJioCinema, streaming free 15 Aug onwards.@jiocinema @ShreegauriS#Taali #JioCinema ❤️
Created by @arjunsbaran @Kartikgseams
Directed by @meranamravi… pic.twitter.com/4BFciKpmPj— sushmita sen (@thesushmitasen) August 7, 2023
According to a statement by Sushmita Sen regarding her portrayal of Shreegauri Sawant in the web series “Taali,” she expressed her immediate interest in the project when initially approached. However, it took her six and a half months to officially come on board. This delay was due to her desire to be fully prepared, extensively knowledgeable, and thoroughly researched before taking on such a critical and significant responsibility.
Sushmita Sen acknowledges Shreegauri Sawant as an admirable human being whom she deeply connects with on various levels. She considers herself fortunate to have the opportunity to step into the shoes of Shreegauri and depict her incredible life in this series. Sen recognizes the immense importance of promoting inclusivity and believes that “Taali” serves as a powerful catalyst in driving this conscious shift forward.
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Shreegauri Sawant expressed that she is overwhelmed and grateful to the entire team of “Taali” for treating her story with sensitivity. She expressed immense appreciation for Sushmita Sen’s efforts in understanding her character and portraying her journey authentically. Sawant believes that Sen was the perfect choice to do justice to her role. She also expressed gratitude towards the makers and the entire show’s team for highlighting an important story.
For Sawant, this is not just her personal journey but also a representation of the struggles faced by her community and many others fighting for their basic rights in society. She hopes that the show raises thought-provoking questions that can ultimately change society’s attitude towards transgender individuals. The journey from “Gaali” (abuse) to “Taali” (applause) has been an emotional one for her, and she will feel fulfilled if her story becomes a catalyst for positive change in people’s perceptions of her community.
Release Date
The biography drama series ”Taali” will be released on the JioCinema OTT platform. The premiere of the series is scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2023. The best part is that it will be available for free and accessible to everyone. To cater to a wider audience, the series will be available in various audio formats, including Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi, Bengali, and Bhojpuri.
