A still from the film

The question of identity in India, especially for a transgender person, is riddled with complexities. Juxtapose it against the disparate landscape of Mumbai and its inequalities, and you get truth that's stranger than fiction. The film, Ajeeb Aashiq/ Strange Love, addresses these complex realities of identity, class and the politics of representation as it explores the labour behind the glamour of the entertainment industry in Mumbai. Award-winning filmmaker and visual artist Natasha Mendonca's debut feature, it is set for its debut screening in Mumbai. It premiered at the International Film Festival, Rotterdam, where the film was nominated for the Bright Future award.