India's first transgender band

भारतातील पहिला तृतीय पंथीय मुझिक ब्यांड 

- हर्षदा वेदपाठक 

फक्त लग्न आणि बारसे या मध्ये हमखास दिसणारे तृतीय पंथीय नोकरी किवा काही कामधाम का नाही करीत हा प्रश्न अनेकांना पडत असेल पण त्यांना लोक काम द्यायला धजावत नाहीत हे हि तितकेच खरे. या मुद्याला समोर ठेवून यशराज फिल्म्स ने भारतातला पहिला तृतीय पंथीय मुझिक ब्यांड तैयार केला आहे, सिक्स प्याक असे नाव असलेल्या या ब्यांड मध्ये सहा गायक असून त्यांनी तृतीय पंथीयवर  झालेल्या अन्यायवर गायलेली गाणी असणार आहेत. सोबत सोनू निगम यांनी पण सह स्वर साज चढवला आहे. प्रत्येक महिन्याच्या सहा तारखेला या अल्बमची गाणी सोशल मीडियावर प्रदर्शीत होतिल. सोनू निगम यांच्या हस्ते आज पहिल्या गाण्याचे प्रदर्शन करण्यात आले. 

India’s ‘Hijra’ community, as they’re referred to, comprises of transsexuals and transgenders. The community is commonly ignored by most, tolerated by some and misunderstood by all. However, in spite of all the prejudice they face in our society, they choose to smile and remain ‘Happy’. And to give a voice to their indomitable spirit without trying to get preachy or patronizing, in a language and through a medium that our world understands and loves; the language of Music, with the launch of India’s and, possibly, the world’s first transgender band – 6-Pack band!

It’s a theme that is extremely relevant, topical & important to make the world a warmer and more welcoming place for everyone – irrespective of religion, economic background or gender. 6-Pack band has been curated by composer Shameer Tandon and comprises of 6 transgender singers hailing from India’s ‘Hijra’ community that will be releasing 6 songs backed by 6 music videos. The album kick-starts with a single that captures their never give up, never stop smiling attitude – a fantastic cover rendition of Pharrell William’s global hit ‘Happy’ – as ‘Hum Hain Happy’ which was unveiled by one of India’s most respected singers Sonu Nigam.

One of the industry’s youngest and most talented actor-producers, Anushka Sharma, who introduces 6-Pack band in their first music video had this to say, “I believe that all living beings should be treated with the same respect and dignity. This song is one way to get everyone to tune in to that one thought and beat. Because often where words fail, music speaks."