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Amazing journey of father and daughter: Story of Sanjay Bangar and Anaya Bangar

A father watching his son hit fours and sixes on the cricket field, considering him the future of Indian cricket, and then suddenly the same son saying that he is actually a girl, seems like a story from a movie. But it is true, and this is the story of former Indian cricketer and batting coach Sanjay Bangar and his child. Sanjay Bangar always supported his child like a rock in this challenging but beautiful journey.

Gender-Affirming Surgery in Thailand

Aryan Bangar, who played cricket at the Under-19 level for Mumbai and Puducherry, has now officially become Anaya Bangar. Anaya has successfully completed her gender-affirming surgery in Thailand. However, more important than this healing process is the story of the acceptance that a father gives to his daughter.

That moment in the hospital and father’s hand

Anaya has shared an emotional picture from the hospital in Thailand, in which she is lying on the bed and her father Sanjay Bangar is standing beside her. The message written by Anaya directly touches the heart. He said, “Having my father by my side during the biggest moments of my life means the world to me. I did not get this support overnight, but when I got it, it was very true, unconditional and unwavering.” These feelings of Anaya point to how difficult this journey of changing from Aryan to Anaya must have been for her family.

Distance from cricket, taunts and courage

Anaya wanted to become a talented cricketer, but it was no longer possible for her to play cricket due to changes in her body after starting Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) in 2023. He also had to face taunts and harassment during the game.

importance of father’s love

Anaya never hid her real identity. Today, when people shy away from discussing such issues in the society, Sanjay Bangar standing in front of the world holding his daughter’s hand is an important message. Love definitely takes time, but when it is found, every difficulty becomes easy.