In the video, we see a touching portrayal of a father grappling with the challenges of embracing his transgender daughter’s transition. However, by the conclusion of the advertisement, he demonstrates his acceptance by ordering a beverage under her new name. Starbucks India shared the video on Twitter with the accompanying message: “Your name is a reflection of your true self, whether it’s Arpit or Arpita. At Starbucks, we celebrate and embrace your individuality, because being genuine is of utmost importance to us. #ItStartsWithYourName.”

Your name defines who you are – whether it's Arpit or Arpita. At Starbucks, we love and accept you for who you are. Because being yourself means everything to us. #ItStartsWithYourName. 💚 pic.twitter.com/DKNGhKZ1Hg

— Starbucks India (@StarbucksIndia) May 10, 2023

Starbucks facing a backlash in India after going full Bud Light. If saturating the market with a mediocre US coffee brand wasn't bad enough, now they are bringing their woke corporate culture to the Sub-Continent. pic.twitter.com/09EU5ZPFwe

— Rukshan Fernando (@therealrukshan) May 14, 2023