Anand lost his mother at a young age. "While in drag, I resemble a touch of my mother's face and a little bit of Betta's hair—and that is truly me," he said.
Betta sprays Shabnam's face to help foundational cosmetics settle on his skin at Kitty Su. The make-up and dressing takes about two to three hours.
Betta helps Shabnam Be-Wa-Fa settle her hair before her debut performance.
Because dressing up takes so long, the green room is a place to bond over snacks and chat.
Betta and Shabnam share a moment backstage at Kitty Su, after a show on June 8.
The mentor-apprenticeship began when Shabnam was awestruck by Betta's performance. They pose after a show at Kitty Su on June 8.
Shopping for a performance, Anand and Sachdeva crack jokes—but they share a deeper bond than simple friendship.