Starbucks: What a coffee ad reveals about transphobia in India

It's hard to not be accepted for who you are. It's harder still if the ones not accepting you are your parents.

And that's why a recent Starbucks ad about parents rekindling ties with their adult daughter - a transgender woman - has touched a chord with many.

In the ad, the couple meet their daughter in a coffee shop after being estranged from her for years and the father shows his acceptance of her decision to transition by addressing her by her chosen name, Arpita, instead of Arpit.

The ad was released earlier this month with the hashtag - It Starts With Your Name - and has since been viewed over a million times on YouTube and has over eight million views on Twitter. Many users praised the brand for its message of inclusivity, and for featuring a transgender model in the lead role.