Looks like Tamil television has come of age raising its status from just tear jerker sitcoms and movie-based programs to an array of innovative shows.

In this line, up comes Vijay TV's 'Ippadikku Rose’ hosted by Rose, a transgender. The first show to be hosted by a transgender on any Indian Television, this is an attempt to change the society's view of transgenders.

It aims at breaking all taboos in society associated with this aggrieved class.

Rose's comments on the show: "There is a great misconception about transgenders in society. Even they have dreams and aspirations like anyone else. I believe that this show will definitely change the way society sees our community. Media is a responsible medium through which we can reach the masses; and Vijay TV would act as the platform for us to connect to the people. I believe that my education and experiences abroad among others will stand me in good stead in presenting this show successfully." Rose is a double engineering degree holder and has been in the US for quite sometime.