Sanjay Bangar's daughter Anaya to undergo gender-affirming surgery in March
What's the story
Anaya Bangar, daughter of former India cricketer and batting coach Sanjay Bangar, is set to undergo gender-affirming surgery. She has been candid about her journey and revealed that both her parents are now supportive of her decision. "I will be undergoing gender-affirming surgery (vaginoplasty) in March." "I'll be having the surgery at the same clinic in Thailand, where I'll need to stay for at least a month," she told Times of India.
Self-discovery
Decision came after years of therapy, self-reflection
Bangar shared that the decision to undergo surgery came after years of therapy, medical evaluations, and deep self-reflection. "I've waited for this moment for five years. This is who I am. I never felt aligned with the gender I was born with." She added, "I went through extensive psychological and medical assessments to ensure I'm ready."
Family backing
Parents now support her decision
Bangar said that while her younger brother Atharva has always stood by her, her parents are now fully supportive as well. "My father saw people taking pictures with me, standing by me, and respecting me." "Both my parents realized this wasn't a phase. They saw that I was serious about my life and my choices." "I believe that's what led them to come around and offer me full support. My father is bearing the complete expenses of my surgery."
Future aspirations
Bangar hopes her story will help other trans women
Bangar hopes that her story will help other trans women. "I hope that by speaking out and by my family supporting me, it will help other trans women." "It could make these conversations easier in someone else's home." "In a country where conversations around gender identity are still difficult within families, my parents' support means everything."