Dorothy actor opens up on painful Diwalis after leaving home as a transgender woman

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Jeeva Subramaniam shared how Dorothy changed her experience of Diwali after years of isolation. Karthik Subbaraj's trust brought her professional recognition and renewed personal happiness.

For years, Diwali meant four days of isolation for actor Jeeva Subramaniam. After leaving home because of her transgender identity, the festival brought back painful memories, with Jeeva spending the celebrations indoors, away from people. This year, however, was different. The love she received for her role in Karthik Subbaraj's Dorothy gave her a reason to celebrate, something she hadn't experienced in years.

In a lengthy social media post, Jeeva recalled leaving home four days before Diwali, at a time when she was still trying to understand her identity. She said the experience brought immense pain and changed her life.

"Each year, leading up to Diwali, I would stock up on essentials like rice and lentils - enough to last me for four days. During the festival, I would stay indoors, keeping my doors shut and avoiding any social contact. I would only step out for a film shoot; otherwise, I spent those four days in complete solitude. But this year, everything in my life has changed!" she wrote.

Jeeva credited Dorothy and its director Karthik for bringing this change. She said the recognition for her performance brought birthday and festival wishes from people across the world. She also celebrated her birthday by herself for the first time, buying a cake and cutting it at home.

"I went to a shop, bought a cake, cut it, and enjoyed eating it - all by myself. It might seem like a small thing, but for me, it brought immense joy!" she shared.

She also thanked Karthik, whom she fondly called her younger brother, for recognising her talent and trusting her with an opportunity that changed her professional and personal life. Jeeva said she would always remember and celebrate those who stood by her when it mattered.

Directed by Karthik Subbaraj, Dorothy stars Keerthy Suresh, Sanath and Rishikanth. The film follows childhood friends Karthi and Subbu, whose lives change when Dorothy (Suresh) enters the picture.

The film premiered at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival…

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