A Mermaid Called Aida
1996, Hindi. Directed by Riyad Vinci Wadia.
A fascinating documentary that reveals the enigmatic real-life story of India’s most famous transsexual, the fabulous Aida Banaji. Director Wadia explores the politics of gender and boldly challenges perceptions of race, culture, and social morality.
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- 0h 52m
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- Hindi
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A Mermaid Called Aida isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1996. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
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Who directed A Mermaid Called Aida?
A Mermaid Called Aida (1996) was directed by Riyad Vinci Wadia and stars Aida Banaji, Ajay Mehta.