Drag as an art form was believed to be a western concept introduced to India, however, Alex explains that our cultural history has boasted of this rich art form for centuries. In early ages when women were not allowed to perform on stage, men used to dress up as women to indulge in this performing art. This week on Rainbow Diaries we have Alex Mathew A.k.a Maya The Drag Queen, a 33-year-old who identifies as queer and takes to the stage as one of India’s few drag artists, as one such person who had the confidence to be himself and be confident about it. In this episode, Alex breaks the wall of myths and stereotypes that are barriers promoting The Art Of Drag.

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