Dorothy changed everything, says transgender actress Jeeva after lonely years

Transgender actress Jeeva Subramaniam, who played a role in Karthik Subbaraj's film Dorothy, has recounted leaving home four days before Diwali years ago after facing stigma over her identity, spending subsequent festivals in solitude. In a long Facebook post on Wednesday, 11 November, she said this year's Diwali (2026) was different, bringing her happiness after years of pain and isolation. She credited director Karthik Subbaraj for recognising her talent and creating an opportunity that transformed both her career and personal life.

Jeeva said she had never celebrated her own birthday until this year, when she bought a cake and cut it alone, describing it as a source of 'immense joy'. She also revealed she was once denied a house despite overcoming other hardships, and expressed her determination to buy her own home in the same place. Dorothy earned Rs 18.34 crore worldwide and is streaming on Netflix.