The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act was passed in 2018, granting citizens the right to self-identify their gender on official documents.

During the Mughal Empire, Hijras and other gender-nonconforming individuals held high-status positions as court advisers, guardians of the zenana (women's quarters), and trusted confidants to rulers. They held significant political influence and economic security.

The community has also made significant strides in advocating for their rights, including legal recognition and protection from discrimination. The passing of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act in India in 2019 marked a milestone, although its implementation and the community's reception of the law have been mixed.

Web series like Made in Heaven (Amazon Prime) have also featured hijra wedding planners with their own off-screen love stories, signaling a shift toward normalizing hijra romance.