Members of the transgender community staged a protest at Jantar Mantar, opposing the new amendment Bill and alleging it undermines their rights, dignity, and self-identification (Pics/PTI)

The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, was recently passed in the Parliament on Wednesday amid much chatter. The bill, which introduces significant changes to the legal framework governing recognition, rights and protection of transgender persons, has sparked widespread controversy. It is facing severe criticism, leading to intense protests and flak from activists and opposition parties. Amid the ongoing unrest, let's look at the representation of trans characters in mainstream Bollywood cinema.