BAAPYA ( A MAN)

Set in a close-knit fishing village in interior Maharashtra in India, BAAPYA is a heartfelt regional comedy-drama that explores identity, family, acceptance, and the courage to live as one's true self. The film tells the journey of Shailesh, a trans man who goes back to his village to execute a property deal and meets his ex husband Anya and their angst ridden teenage son Sanju. Through warmth, humour, songs and emotional depth, the film follows a deeply personal journey that challenges societal expectations of traditional masculinity while highlighting the importance of belonging and understanding. Featuring powerful performances by Rajshri Deshpande and Girish Kulkarni, BAAPYA has earned praise from Indian critics and audiences alike for its sensitive storytelling, emotional maturity, and empathetic portrayal of Indian Trans identity and relationships.