India's first transgender celebrity :
Her trauma from 'Ramesh to Rose'
By Shanika Sriyananda
http://www.sundayobserver.lk/2011/12/11/fea09.aspBeautiful sandy beaches, hospitable people and the peaceful environment brought Rose to Sri Lanka,the destination which she selected to film her latest music album 'Chocolate Roses'.
Rose is not just another female artiste but India's first transgender celebrity, coming from a wealthy business family.. In an interview with the Sunday Observer Rose Venkatesan who spoke about the beauty of Sri Lanka and her traumatic past to become a woman, requested people to look at them as human beings and not to throw them into dark corners and make their lives miserable.
She gained popularity in Tamil Nadu with her TV talk show 'Ippadikku Rose' - Yours truly, Rose where she talks about social issues including traditions, taboos, rebels and culture telecast on Vijaya TV.
