But how do models Menon and Savithri feel, fronting a campaign that has now gone viral, while living in a country that is generally unsupportive of transgender people? Speaking to The News Minute , Menon expressed her gratitude and relief: "I could never have imagined that I'd look so beautiful," she said. "I have no words to thank Sharmila for the opportunity she gave us. I have never had open conversations even with my own family about this. Not many of my friends are aware that I am a transgender [person]. But this shoot has given me the confidence to admit that I am one."Nair took to Facebook this week to express her appreciation for the global response to her campaign, stating: "The last fortnight has changed my life...Starting with a small effort to focus on the plight of the ostracized transgender community by getting them to come to the limelight and model for a saree collection of Red Lotus, I have been literally flooded by calls and message of appreciation. The media, too, went on an overdrive, highlighting my little effort, bringing the issue to very sharp focus... As far as the effort to turn the focus on to the plight of the transgender [community] is concerned, I can only say: 'Mission Accomplished!!'"We couldn't have put it better ourselves.