When she was selling roadside biryani last week, she was ridiculed and harassed by some. The video she posted asking people for help became popular and donations piled up and she is now going to set up a restaurant with the funds obtained. Until a few months ago, she had been cooking biryani at home and used to sell it on the roadside.
In a video released by her last week, Sajna talked about how all the biryani she had brought was wasted without being sold. She also mentioned that she had been mocked and abused by the shopkeepers nearby for several days. The video also revealed that some people had beaten and tortured her.
A lot of celebrities have come forward to help and support her. Malayalam actor Jayasurya has offered to fund her to help start a restaurant for Sajna. Nasser Manu, a social worker from Malappuram, has offered to help build a house. Also, actor Santosh Keezhatoor has been supporting her to sell biryani since October 15 with the aim of helping transgender people.
“We talked to Jayasuriya. He said he would help start a restaurant. We are looking for a place for it. It will cost more if we start in Kochi. I will find a place soon,” said Sajna. Kerala Health Minister K.K. Sailaja also spoke to her on the phone and promised to help.