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Patruni Chidananda Sastry, also known by the aliases Sas Who Maa and previously Suffocated Art Specimen, is a multifaceted artist from Hyderabad, India. Their artistic journey began at the age of seven, encompassing classical Indian dance forms such as Bharatanatyam, Odissi, and Kuchipudi, alongside contemporary dance and the avant-garde art form of Butoh.…
Journey Timeline
Age 7
Began dancing
2018
Came out as genderfluid
2018
Identified as pansexual
2021
Convener for India's first Drag Conference
2021
Married Raja Rajeswari Devi — August 18, 2021
2021
Redefined as pomosexual and non-binary
Authored "Life is Drag: Sas it Up" — First Indian drag queen to write an autobiography
2024
Featured in Absolut Ally campaign
2026
Authored "Drag Sastra" — Book launched at Hyderabad Dance Festival
First Indian drag queen to participate in International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) — By the U.S. State Department
First drag queen in India to complete a 6K marathon in full drag attire
First Telugu Drag queen to enter Bigg Boss Agnipariksha
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Awards & Honors
- Voice of Pride
- Bala Chitra Ratna
- International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) participant — U.S. State Department
- 2024 · Absolut Ally campaign feature — Absolut India
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