Ananya Bangar, formerly known as Aryan Bangar, is the transgender daughter of former Indian cricketer and coach Sanjay Bangar. Before her transition, she lived as a male cricketer, training and playing cricket seriously and building a muscular, "masculine" body. She faced internal distress and a disconnect with her identity, leading her to transition starting from hormone replacement therapy after moving to the UK for safer and more supportive conditions. After transition, Ananya now identifies as a woman, has undergone hormone replacement therapy and gender-affirming surgery, and is embracing a feminine appearance and lifestyle. She also pursued a career in entertainment while continuing her love for cricket in a new way. Her before-and-after transformation reflects significant physical and emotional changes: from a strong, masculine physique focused on cricket to a softer, more feminine body shape with curves, changes in skin texture and emotions, and adopting styles of dress and makeup aligned with her gender identity. Along her journey, she has faced both support and severe challenges including harassment within the cricket community after her transition. Her story has recently gained attention due to her openness about the gender transition process and difficult experiences, as well as her advocacy for transgender inclusion in sports.
This summary encapsulates Ananya Bangar's life before and after her gender transition.