Nepal is a country with the
majority of the population practicing Hinduism. Early myths include stories of Shikhandi,
Arjuna and Ila, all characters representing the third gender. These
historical characters show that there is a clear framework of the existence of
third gender people in Hindu society since ancient times.
Aishwariya Rai endorsed Lux, and in
doing so linked the soap to feminine beauty. Later, when Shahrukh Khan
also endorsed the same soap his endorsement as a male attracted the
macho attitude as well.