Tiger Baby’s In-Transit earns GLAAD nomination, brings Indian trans stories to the world
Tiger Baby’s unscripted documentary series In-Transit, streaming exclusively on Amazon Prime Video, has been nominated for Outstanding Documentary at the 37th Annual GLAAD Media Awards. The recognition places the series among international works honoured for fair, accurate and inclusive representation of LGBTQ+ lives.
What In-Transit explores
Directed by Ayesha Sood and produced by Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti’s Tiger Baby, In-Transit follows the personal journeys of nine trans and non-binary people from across India. The series moves between big cities like Mumbai and Delhi and smaller towns, offering intimate portraits that touch on identity, love, family and self-expression beyond strict gender binaries.
- Nine real-life stories captured with sensitivity and nuance
- Settings range from metropolitan to small-town India
- Themes include coming out, relationships, acceptance and everyday resilience
Voices from the team
Producer Zoya Akhtar welcomed the nomination, saying, “We are honoured that In-Transit has been nominated by GLAAD. Congratulations to the director Ayesha Sood and real gratitude to Amazon Prime for giving us the platform. This reaffirms our belief that rooted Indian stories, when told authentically, will resonate powerfully with audiences around the world.”
Reema Kagti called the series “very special” and thanked GLAAD for making space for often unseen narratives: “We’re grateful to GLAAD for creating space for stories that are too often unseen, and for championing narratives that celebrate identity, dignity, and truth.”
Director Ayesha Sood reflected on the timing and importance of the project: “At a time when Trans realities are more important than ever, we are privileged to be able to tell the stories of these 9 incredible characters. Their stories, while unique and particular to them, are also universally important and resonant. I’m so thankful to GLAAD for this nomination.”
Why the nomination matters
In-Transit is the only Indian documentary nominated in this category this year, a milestone that highlights growing international recognition for authentic Indian storytelling about LGBTQ+ lives. GLAAD’s nominations spotlight media that portray LGBTQ+ people with fairness and depth, and In-Transit’s inclusion signals that stories rooted in local realities can speak to global audiences.
The series’ nomination also underscores a larger shift in Indian entertainment: more creators and producers are focusing on socially relevant narratives that centre lived experience rather than clichés or sensationalism.
Where to watch
All episodes of In-Transit are available to stream on Amazon Prime Video. For viewers interested in thoughtful, character-driven documentaries that expand the conversation on gender and identity in India, this series is a compelling watch.
Final note
As awards season progresses, the GLAAD nomination gives In-Transit a platform to reach more viewers and drives attention to stories that celebrate dignity, truth and human complexity — told from an Indian perspective but resonant far beyond.
