heena is forced to beg and work as a prostitute in order to survive. some indians believe that women like her have mystical powers, but they still lead difficult lives on the fringes of society. >> live is difficult. we're often driven away and are always dependent on the pity of strangers. we're not accepted, otherwise we wouldn't have to beg. >> noori used to beg for money too. now she lives in coimbatore, in southern india. she lives alone, but in harmony with her neighbors. she had reassignment surgery at 17 because she'd felt like a girl since childhood. >> even though i lived with my mother and my sister, i was the one who always did the housework, the laundry. and even as a child, i always wanted to wear flowers in my hair and put on makeup. i don't know why. she was desperately poor for a long time. then noori started a small catering company. now she employs several transgender women who used to be prostitutes. they've all suffered through years of violence and exploitation. today, they're cooking chicken, vegetables and rice for a wedding. th