‘Main Aapse Maafi Maangta Hoon’: Rajeev Khandelwal’s Powerful Support for the Transgender Community

09th July 2026, Mumbai: The upcoming episode of Tum Ho Naa – Ghar Ki Superstar, hosted by Rajeev Khandelwal, is set to witness an emotional and thought-provoking conversation as social media star Pooja Sharma Rekha graces the stage and shares her inspiring journey of courage, resilience, and acceptance despite facing countless hardships.

During the heartfelt interaction, as Pooja opened up about her struggle of being accepted in society and her journey of survival through all the hardships, Rajeev extended his unwavering support to the transgender community, saying, “Main chahta hoon ki log in drishtikon ko samjhein. Aapne jo baat kahi, woh bahut badi baat kahi, ki log samjhein, izzat karein. Hamare desh mein iske baare mein logon ko yeh samajh hi nahi hai. Jaise aapne kaha, toh kiske saamne roye? Sunne wala koi nahi hota hai, aapki takleef samajhne wala koi nahi hai.”

As the conversation continued, Pooja opened up about realizing and accepting her true identity. When Rajeev asked, “Aapko kab pata chala ki aap ladke ke shareer mein ek naari hain?” she shared, “Jab main dheere-dheere badi hone lagi, tab mujhe pata chala main thoda sa alag hoon. Meri behen ko koi kuch nahi bolta, mere bhai ko koi kuch nahi bolta.”

Pooja also made a heartfelt request to society, saying, “Main ek hi baat kehna chahti hoon. Abhi main yahan pe sirf yeh kehne ke liye aayi hoon ki hum log kuch nahi chahte aap logon se, sirf hum logon ko accept kar lo, izzat dekar.”

Moved by her words, Rajeev responded, “Karenge, Pooja ji. Aap jaise example jab samaj mein khade honge, toh bilkul karenge. Abhi bhi aise log hain jo sehan kar rahe hain, jo bahar nahi aa paate kyunki hamara samaj allow nahi karta. Par aap jaise log jab khade honge, shayad unmein kahin na kahin himmat aayegi. Main aapka dhanyavaad karna chahta hoon ki aap yahan pe aayi kyunki shayad hum sab mehsoos karte hain ki yeh bahut unique quality hai. Yeh galat nahi hai.”

Rajeev’s next move stands out as an inspiration for society, supporting the transgender community and apologizing to Pooja. He said, “Yeh apni taakat jo aapne banayi hai, aur jo nakaratmak soch aapke chaaron taraf thi, jitna bhi aapka shoshan hua, jitna bhi logon ne aapko galat samjha, uske bavajood aapne apna drishtikon nahi badla. Aapne apni soch ko positive rakha hai. Jaisa ki aapne us raah par kaha, kamzor log chale jaate hain. Aap doosron ke liye misaal bane. Jin logon ne aapke saath durvyavhaar kiya, un sabki taraf se main National TV par apni nazrein jhukata hoon, sharmindagi mein. Hum mein se kai log aise hain jo itni naazuk cheezon ko nahi samajhte. Shayad kahin na kahin influenced hain, unko pata hi nahi hai aur woh ek bhay bana kar rakhte hain. Aaj un sabki taraf se main aapse maafi maangta hoon aur main umeed karta hoon ki aane wale future mein is badlav ko laane mein samay lagega, lekin umeed karta hoon ki aapke jaise log khade hon aur dheere-dheere jo adhikaar aapka hai, woh adhikaar aapko mile. Aisi main kaamna karta hoon.”

With this, Tum Ho Naa applauds the successful journey of Pooja Sharma Rekha, filled with resilience and a positive outlook despite years of hardships.

Watch Tum Ho Naa – Ghar Ki Superstar, hosted by Rajeev Khandelwal, every Monday to Friday at 9 PM only on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV.