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The sex workers of sonagachi, Kolkata’s largest red-light district, have decided not to provide soil for Durga idols this year, marking a protest against the ongoing violence and injustice faced by women in their community. Despite rumors linking this decision to the recent tragic rape and murder at R.G. Kar Medical College, the sex workers clarified that their protest is unrelated to the incident. This act highlights the broader need for societal recognition and justice for marginalized communities.

Sneha Wagh, who is one of the talented actors of the television industry, has taken up another challenging role. She features in Neerja: Ek Nayi Pehchaan as a se* worker and recently talked about visiting Kolkata's red light area sonagachi. She shared that she was heartbroken looking at the women who worked there.

Come July and director Sudipto Chattopadhyay will be in town to shoot his second feature film titled sonagachi.

KOLKATA: The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation would replicate in various parts of the world a community participation model adopted by sex workers in Asia's biggest red light area at sonagachi.

Aastha, the actress portraying the character Neerja in the show, expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to play such a dynamic role. Neerja's character evolves from a naive girl to a fearless young woman challenging stereotypes. Aastha hopes that viewers, especially women, will find inspiration in Neerja's growth and learn to take a stand for themselves. The current track of the show focuses on Neerja's confrontation with Didun and her quest for dignity and freedom from sonagachi.

KOLKATA: Intellectuals in the city have criticised the police for their dismissive attitude towards Anson Thomas's efforts to rescue minors from the sonagachi area and lend support to his cause.

Retired sex workers from Asia's largest red-light district of Kolkata's sonagachi, who are forced to live a life of penury after falling out of favour with customers because of advanced age, would soon be rehabilitated in a new home.

'sonagachi' based show 'Neerja...Ek Nayi Pehchaan' will feature Kamya Panjabi and Sneha Wagh in lead roles as Didun and Protima respectively.

The man credited with organising the sex workers in Kolkata to bring them under the ambit of social security and his pioneering work in fighting HIV and AIDS, passed away on Saturday morning. He was 68.

Tabu rebuts the news that she’s playing a sex-worker in sonagachi, among other things

Sudipto Chattopadhyay of Pankh fame has replaced Suman Mukhopadhyay as the director of Sanjay Gupta’s film on Kolkata’s red-light district.

When the whole of the city is busy preparing for Bengal's biggest festival just about 10 days away, sex workers in sonagachi have been left in the lurch.

Actress Aastha Sharma, who plays the lead in the show 'Neerja... Ek Nayi Pehchaan', spoke about the emotional challenges and rewarding experience of portraying her character. In the show, Neerja learns that her mother is a sex worker and had hidden the truth from her. Aastha expressed how difficult it would be to accept such a revelation. She also mentioned that depicting these emotional stages has helped her grow as an actor and become more empathetic. Aastha thanked the viewers for their love and support for the show. Currently, in the storyline, the antagonist decides to send Neerja back to sonagachi to work.

From now sex workers of the biggest red light area in Asia will get the opportunity to access right to information (RTI).

Sex workers of sonagachi in the city, considered Asia's largest red light area, will launch an awareness campaign against drug use among customers.

'Born into Brothels', based on lives of prostitutes in Kolkata, won Best Documentary Feature award.

Dreams of a better life turned into a nightmare for several sex workers in Kolkata's largest red light district sonagachi, who lost their lifelong savings in Ponzi schemes which promised to double their money.

As a part of the International AIDS Conference hub, sex workers came down on the road on Tuesday to mark Global Day of Action for Economic and Social Justice to end AIDS.

Actress Aastha Sharma, who plays Neerja in the TV show 'Neerja... Ek Nayi Pehchaan', revealed that she drew inspiration from Kamal Haasan's iconic character in the film Sadma for an emotionally intense scene. She expressed her honor in re-enacting the climax of the classic, which portrayed unconditional love. Sharma also shared her excitement for the upcoming storyline, where Neerja and Abeer face challenges after a traumatic incident, leaving the audience wondering if Neerja will choose to stay with the Bagchi family or leave.

Actor Sneha Wagh has praised the current track of the show 'Neerja... Ek Nayi Pehchaan', highlighting the importance of daughters like Neerja who break cycles within their families. The show focuses on Neerja's efforts to secure a better life for herself and her mother, who is a sex worker. Sneha expressed her admiration for Neerja's character and her determination to support her mother and improve their circumstances. She hoped that every daughter would stand up for their mothers the way Neerja did. 'Neerja... Ek Nayi Pehchaan' airs on Colors.

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KOLKATA: This one visit made all the difference to sonagachi's morale. Ben Bradshaw, the British Foreign Office Minister, was all praise for the clinic set up as part of the STD/HIV intervention programme.

The government engages with the community for HIV prevention. However, a comprehensive response to gender-based violence, including access to stigma-free healthcare, is lacking

Ram Vilas Paswan rebuffed the logic that all 'secular forces' need to join hands to keep BJP at bay.

Sneha Wagh bids farewell to Neerja Ek Nayee Pehchan with an emotional scene between Neerja and Protima, where Protima sings a Lori as a final goodbye. Memorable moments include Didun claiming Neerja as her own and Protima cutting Neerja's hair.

Seema Pramanik (name changed) had thought she had escaped the murky world of flesh trade forever when three years ago, she was 'rescued' by a kind-hearted client, with promises of marriage and a life of respect.