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Published 11:26 IST, November 26th 2019

Transwoman Ivanka Das to make her digital debut with web series '#Mandi'

Ivanka Das the first bald transwoman to make television debut is gearing up to make a digital debut with an upcoming web series. Read below for details.

Reported by: Amir Khollam
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Ivanka Das made her television debut with the second season of Dance Deewane, where she earned accolades from judge Madhuri Dixit for her dancing skills and confidence. Ivanka became the first bald transwoman to feature on mainstream television and garnered a lot of praise for doing so. Now, the choreographer and model Ivanka Das is all set to make her acting debut with the upcoming web series Mandi

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Ivanka Das to make her digital debut

#Mandi deals with the story of a girl who is on a journey of exploring her sexuality. Ivanka Das will be reportedly seen playing the role of a brothel owner. While speaking to a news daily recently, she opened up about her new venture in the entertainment industry. Ivanka stated that she has been working as a choreographer and fashion director from last 17 years, and just two years ago she set out to be a model and also started doing theatre. Ivanka added furthermore that she is very delighted to be a part of the web series.

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When asked about her character in #Mandi, Ivanka answered that she will be playing a character named Kareena, who is a brothel owner. She described her character to be bossy and self-dependent as she has been through a lot. Ivanka was also asked about what convinced her to take up the role, to which she replied saying that the story was heart-touching. She was moved after hearing it and feels that she relates to her on-screen character. She added that she feels grateful to producer Mohini Shabade for giving her the opportunity. 

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17:38 IST, November 25th 2019