Rose, formerly Ramesh Venkatesan caused a sensation, by becoming India's first transsexual celebrity to television. She has now become the face of Tran sexuals. Read on to know more about her. indya: Hi Rose: Hi indya indya: Hi everyone, Welcome to this special chat with Rose. Today is her birthday! Let us make it special for our dear Rose. Hi Rose, we wish you a very Happy Birthday! Rose: Hi lovely ones and welcome to my chat! Thank you indya.com Guest130 : Hi Rose, Happy Birthday. Hope you have a great birthday. Rose: Thank you so much and I am having a lovely day. Guest135: Hi Rose, who is your mentor and what circumstances made you take up this role of a talk show host? Rose : Latha Suresh - my main Mentor. Transgender across the world are seen as unworthy and fit just for sex workers. I want to change this opinion and hence took the media as a medium to reach out. Guest130: Rose, have you been contacted by any transgender post your success asking for advise or any help. If so, what kind of help? Rose: Yes. They have seen me as an inspiration. No specific request for any kind of help. Guest135: Hi Rose...Who is your favorite celebrity until now on your show? And given a choice whom would you want to come as a Guest? Rose: So far.. Tamil movie director Ram. Given a choice, would invite Shreya. I am her fan. Guest147: How do you describe yourself? Rose: I describe myself as confident, stubborn and revolutionary. Guest135: Hi Rose... Hats off to you and your program! It has seriously changed the way how people think about transgender... You are the torch bearer for them... How does it feel? Rose: It feels great. I just realised I have so many things to do. It's simply great a feeling Guest149: Hey Rose can you tell us whether it was more comfortable to you to be in US than in India because of the social issues? Rose: No I think India is much better for people like us. Guest149: Hey Rose do you plan to get married? Rose: Ha ha... Well I have lost trust in men. From my experience, men are not fit for marriage. Honestly I have always wanted to be settled into married life but have been cheated many times, so prefer to be where I am. Guest135: Hi Rose... Can you tell us which was the most happiest moment in your life and the saddest? Rose: My most happy moment - (Several in fact) - the best being in Love and the saddest being ostracised by the society and looked down upon. Guest130: HAAAPPPPPYYYY BBBBDDDDAAAYYY ROSE. Rose: THHANK YOU SO MUCHHHHHHHH! Guest160: How do you describe relationship in your words. Rose: Oh gawd... Relationships make life beautiful and meaningful but there should be some self dependence in relationships. Guest130: Who do you think is the sexiest actor? Guess your favorite actress is Shreya. Rose : Actor... Well somewhere I like Vishal - Real manly hunk. Hindi I like - Hrithik Roshan. Aarthy_tweety: wish you a very very happy birthday and what is special to you in this b'day? Rose: Special launch today: close2Rose.com. Launching it today and another special thing is that I am also going to hang out with my friends. By the way www.close2Rose.com is my website created for my fans. Guest130: Rose, did you hear about the controversy of footballer Ronaldo getting entangled with 3 transgender prostitutes. Do you think it shows transgender in a bad light. Rose: Not at all. In fact the transgender people are getting back on what the society at large did to them... Do you understand my point... Guest153: We watch your program without fail and you are doing great. But your dressing sense is great? Who selects your sarees? Rose: Awww... Thanks that's credit to my stylist Nithya. Aarthy_tweety: Me and my friends are mad fans of you....Because of your confidence and boldness to face things. Who is the first person who wished you on your b'day? Did your parents and relatives wish you? Rose: The first person to wish me was my current boyfriend. My parents and relatives haven't even wished me...You see I am ostracised even within my own house and family. Guest156: What exactly do you expect your life partner if you had an opportunity to get married. Rose: I would expect love, trust and complete openness and of- course respect for who I am - as a person. Guest135: If you were the god for a day... What would you do? Rose: Ha ha ha... Would break down all social restrictions and allow people to live happily... Guest173: So have you been to Toronto? In Toronto we have great number of Transgender and we have support groups you must visit Toronto. Rose: I have not. But now will surely try. I consider Canada a beautiful place to live. Guest135: Rose...Who do you think is hotter.. You or Shahrukh Khan! Rose: Ha ha ha... Oh god... "I am hotter!" Guest149: Do you ever wish to go for a surgery to completely change your sex? Rose: Yes in fact. I want to in fact broadcast my sex change therapy so that more people get informed. Guest130: If you were stuck on a deserted island and you were given the choice of company who would you pick - Sreesanth or Harbhajan Rose: Sreeshanth.. Real cute... Guest130: Rose, since today is your birthday, would like to ask you... Have you ever regretted not being able to live a normal life as Ramesh. Rose: I am living a normal life as Rose. My life as Ramesh would be an abnormal one. Guest153: Any plans to enter politics to focus and address more social issues? Rose: Not in the real future... But I plan to enter movies a big way... Guest147: Are you doing in any movies or serials currently? Rose: Very good question. I am very seriously planning to enter movies. Want to screenplay and direct. In fact have also written several scripts already. Guest149: Happy Birthday Rose... A Rose for a Rose. Rose: Thank you so much. Guest185: What is your thought process, when choosing subjects for your show? Rose: I am more interested in social issues. More interested to challenge the male dominance in society. Guest149: Whom would you like to go for a date with Shahrukh or Kareena? Rose: Oh gawd.. How Kareena! Not even Shahrukh as he is not my kinda hunk. But, I would always like to go on a date with a normal person not a star or celebrity. Guest126: How do you plan to change the mentality of Indians towards transgender???? Rose: Would enlighten the fact that now we have now turned to treat transgender worse due to the influence of the foreign culture. Would like to enlighten the fact that we as transgender were not ill treated so badly in the past. Guest149: Every Rose has its thorn what about you? Rose: Ahhh gawd... Ha ha ha... Well... Hmmm... Very difficult question... I am a very tough person for people who try to dominate me. I always value dignity and respect for self from others. Guest126: Rose why is it that people want to change their gender? Rose:People do not want to change their gender but rather express their gender... This happen due to social pressures... Guest187: Will you be friendly to a really biggest fan of yours ? Rose: Of course not a problem at all. But to be my friend that person will have to pick me as a normal person and not as a star. Guest153: This program is a great hit? Will we be seeing you in Sun TV or Kalainyar TV soon? Rose: Ha ha... Ok. I like Vijay TV. I am also open to show ideas on other channels but my show will only be on Vijay TV. Guest135: Hi Rose... Can you give us some style tips? How do you manage your hair? Your skin...? Rose: Well I keep away from the sun. Use the night cream, I exercise and also keep a healthy diet. Guest173: All the best and best wishes on your Birthday, I have to leave, going to work it is morning 6 am for me, nice chatting with you. If you are interested to Visit Toronto I give my email I can arrange nice vacation in Toronto, My email ... Rose: Oh wonderful. That's great. Will take your id from indya.com. And thanks for staying on to chat with me today. Guest130: What do you think of the way Transgender are being stereotyped in movies? Rose: Ahhh... My heart breaks and bleeds. Indian comedians are so un elevated that they choose to defame the transgender stereotype. Guest185: Do you think by highlighting critical issues, it is being heard by the respective authorities or people who can make a difference? Rose: Yes definitely... To a certain extent. Guest135: Rose... Can you tell us something about yourself which until now no one knows! Who is your favorite in Kollywood? Rose: Ok... I am a very dreamy person. I am a person who just likes to enjoy life. My favorite is Vishal, Shreya, Yuvan Shankar Raja and Harris Jeyaraj. Guest160: You have given a new platform for this chat on indya.com. How do you feel about it? Rose: I am really excited... Never thought I would find so many fans here... Guest153: Given a chance to be born again, which gender will you like to born? Rose: Oh gawd... Hmmm I would like to born a transgender again... You see if born a male or female... Wouldn't have got the recognition I have got so far. Guest149: How did you convince your parents about your decision? Rose: I could never convince them... No matter how hard I tried... I could never convince them. Guest126: Do you think it is possible to eliminate the reasons for someone to change their gender. May be by counseling or something else. Rose: Well nobody changes gender and it is impossible to eliminate the reasons. It is nature's call and you cannot force it.. Guest194: So roza do you have any favorites in Hollywood. Rose: Yeah... Ellen Degeneres, Steven Spielberg... To name a few. Guest160: Hi Rose I am Depak from Banglore... Will you marry me? Rose: Ohhhh ... Well you have to first understand the consequences of marrying a transgender person... And if you convince me that you understand me and is willing to marry me... Will sure consider this;-) Guest149: Do you really think that there is a male dominance. Its really changing buddy as now we males are getting dominated by females? Rose: No... I am looking for a world of equality but still have to see dominance in all fields... Guest187: Rose will you accept a proposal to act in a Tamil movie as a heroine? Rose: Absolutely... But just that I should be treated as a lady and not as a transgender. Guest149: Hey Rose how old have you been? Rose: I am 20 + and 30 - Guest185: Rose, what do you thinks needs to be done to change the prevalent attitude towards transgender in India? Rose: Stop double standards... If the society is not hypocritical the world would sure be a better place for transgender. Guest153: These days at Thursday 10pm you watch your show or an IPL match? Rose: My show and I do not watch cricket much. Guest130: Rose... If you travel by train and you see transgender coming and asking you for money.. How would you respond? And how do you think others should respond. Rose: When they know I am a transgender, they would not ask me. They are asking the society a fine for their hypocrisy. Guest149: How do you like yourself to be remembered? Rose: As a very confident, confident and glamorous super star. chony: How do you feel by the response of public on indya.com today. I am sorry I am not good in English. Rose: It's been a surprise b'day present. I am thrilled and bowled over... Guest187: I am Janani Balasubramaniam from Hyderabad I would like to be friendly with you and speak to you when ever I like please answer. Rose: Surely you can. You can contact me on the Ippadilkku Rose forum on indya.com and also on my website. malathy_2008: I LOVE YOUR SHOW I NEVER MISS YOUR SHOW. When will you come to chat again. Rose: Oh gawd... May be after a few weeks depending on indya's invite... Aarthy_tweety: Once again wish you a very happy b'day anD pray that you should be accepted by your family... Nice to have a chat...bye. Rose: Thank you so much for your encouragement. Guest149: Have you ever thought about being a mother and if so how you will make it possible? Rose: Ahhh... I am very happy this way... The world is already populated and I am happy that we transgender people keep it less burdened. chony: Do you speak French? Rose: Nooo. Guest185: Right now you have a show and your voice is being all over the world. Do not you think it is now for the authorities to give you the respect you deserve? Rose, why do you have a grudge against us poor males? Rose: The Tamil Nadu government is already giving us this respect... Want the Indian Goverment to follow. Poor males... Ha ha because you poor males have cheated us poor transgender's. Guest130: What has been your most memorable b'day? Rose: Hmmmm... Last year I spent it with the most emotionally connected boyfriend of my life Guest173: What do you like to say for your fans in Toronto? Rose: I wish I could come and do a stage show for all you there live. Guest185: Happy birthday Rose, wishing all the success in life. Rose: Thank you again... Guest185: Rose who is your favorite all-time personality? Rose: Very difficult.... Oprah Winfrey. Guest194: So are you gonna do any more program? Rose: Of course I just started... Come on... Guest209: Many more happy returns of the day! I hope it must be a special one! Rose: It definitely been a special day... Thanks to you people for all the admiration and response today. indya: Indya.com wishes Rose a very happy birthday again! Please give out a message for those fans whose questions could not be taken today.... May be a song, poem... Something special for all those fans!Rose has a really special message for all you fans! Plus a song she sang... Watch out for it soon here only on indya.com Rose: Thanks a lot indya... As for my fans here... Have a special song just for you... You should soon hear it on indya.com indya: Thanks Rose.. Have a nice day! Rose: Bye all... Love you all. You made my day special. |
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