For Anu, her lease of life has been paved with hardships
Published: Tuesday, Feb 7, 2012, 10:04 IST
By Odeal D'Souza | Place: Bangalore | Agency: DNA

http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_for-anu-her-lease-of-life-has-been-paved-with-hardships_1646925

Life has been a rough ride for Anu, a 27-year-old transgender. Anu sees her appointment as an employee in Group 'D' category in the high court as a new beginning. She will be on probation for two years and she will take home a pay package of ` 4,500 to ` 7,275 per month.

How Lokesh became Anu
Anu's earlier avatar, Lokesh, was born 28 years ago in New Geddalahalli. Lokesh lost his father, Chennappa, a painter, when he was 11 years old.His mother Jayamma works in an incense factory.At 12, Lokesh became aware of his feminine side.
Due to financial constraints, he and his elder brother had to drop out of school to support the family. Lokesh then started working as a saree salesperson. Here, he met transgender whom he could relate to. His brother was shocked due to this and tortured him.