Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Model, Journalist |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 17/09/1999 |
| Age | 27 years |
| Birthplace | Manacaud, Thiruvananthapuram |
Latest News about Nadira Mehrin
18/10/2025
Nadira Mehrin shared that she had fulfilled a major personal milestone by building her own house. She marked the occasion with a housewarming celebration, which she described as especially meaningful given her earlier struggles and long journey toward stability.
19/07/2025
Nadira Mehrin was reported to be directing a play titled The Last Sacrament. The project was described as arriving after she completed postgraduate studies in theatre and adding another dimension to her work in the arts.
14/04/2025
Nadira Mehrin received attention for her role in Maranamass, where she portrayed a regular character rather than being defined only by her transgender identity. She said the reaction mattered because it reflected a broader hope within the transgender community for more ordinary, varied representation on screen.
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Bio/Wiki
| Nadira Mehrin is an Indian actor, model, and journalist known for being the first transwoman in Kerala to secure admission through the government’s transgender quota for her first master’s degree, and later for her second post-graduation course in Theatre[2][9]. | |
| Born into an orthodox Muslim family in Manacaud, Thiruvananthapuram, she discovered her gender identity at age 16 and revealed it at 17, after which she was forced to leave her home[2][3]. | |
| She faced significant challenges including a traumatic sexual assault in 8th grade and discrimination in the acting industry due to her gender identity[2][6]. | |
| Despite lacking family support, she funded her education through tutoring and modeling, with financial help from the trans community for her undergraduate studies[2]. | |
| Nadira serves as an anchor on the 24 News channel and is active as a newsreader on a popular Malayalam channel[2]. | |
| She is a resource person for the Kerala government, teaching on Sexual Gender Minority issues[2]. | |
| Nadira advocates for education as a tool for societal change and aims to pave the way for other trans students pursuing higher studies[2]. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| A.J College of Science & Technology, Kerala |
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| University College, Thiruvananthapuram |
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| Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kerala |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/nadira_mehrin/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Nadira Mehrin is an Indian actor, model, and journalist. | |
| 2. She made history by being the first transwoman to secure admission through the government’s transgender quota for her first master’s degree. | |
| 3. In 2023, Nadira appeared as a contestant on the Bigg Boss (Malayalam season 5) reality show. | |
| 4. Born into a Muslim family, Nadira faced challenges due to her gender identity. | |
| 5. Nadira discovered her true identity at sixteen, different from her assigned gender at birth. | |
| 6. At seventeen, she revealed her identity and was forced to leave home. | |
| 7. Despite lack of family support, Nadira maintains contact with them. | |
| 8. The trans community supported her financially for undergraduate studies. | |
| 9. Nadira tutored and modeled to fund her education. | |
| 10. Nadira advocates education for societal change. | |
| 11. She aims to pave the way for other trans students pursuing higher studies. | |
| 12. Nadira encountered obstacles during studies, like the absence of gender-neutral facilities. | |
| 13. She faced a traumatic incident of sexual assault during 8th grade. | |
| 14. The acting industry can discriminate against transgender individuals. | |
| 15. Nadira ran for AISF general secretary at University College, Thiruvananthapuram in 2018. | |
| 16. In 2018, she was crowned Miss Trivandrum. | |
| 17. Since 2019, Nadira serves on the director board of Queerythm LGBTIQ Community. | |
| 18. She spoke at the SAMANWAYA fest in 2020, emphasizing the beauty of diversity. | |
| 19. Nadira made history in Kerala, enrolling in the government’s transgender quota for post-graduation. | |
| 20. Nadira works as an anchor on 24 News channel. | |
| 21. Nadira, along with Sruthy Sithara and Amnageet, launched the empowering campaign, Kaleidoscope, in 2021. | |
| 22. In 2022, Nadira faced discrimination at Sri Shankaracharya University due to hormone treatment. | |
| 23. She serves as a resource person for the Kerala government, teaching on Sexual Gender Minority. | |
| 24. She became the vice president of the All India Students’ Federation (AISF) in 2022. | |
| 25. She made her acting debut with the movie Freedom Fight and is set to appear in the upcoming film LLB. | |
| 26. She is active as a newsreader on a popular Malayalam channel. | |
| 27. Instagram handle: nadira_mehrin. | |
| 28. In 2019, she opened a juice stall ‘Aanoruthide Kulukkikada’ near Tagore Theatre for her living. | |
| 29. She is a member of the AISF State Committee and the state joint convener of the Akshita Vidyarthi Vedhi, a women's wing. | |
| 30. She ran as the chairperson candidate for the All India Students Federation (AISF) in the elections of the Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit. | |
| 31. Nadira holds the record of being Kerala's first transwoman to enrol for a second PG course under the transgender quota[6][9]. |