Quick Info
| Profession | Model |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/2001 |
| Age | 25 years |
| Birthplace | Gurugram, Haryana |
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Bio/Wiki
| Neerja Punia is an Indian model and artist who made history as the first transwoman contestant on MTV Roadies Karm Ya Kaand (Season 19) in 2023. She is a print and runway model who holds a degree in textile designing from the National Institute of Design (NID) in Ahmedabad. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 178 cm |
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| Weight | 60 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black with Dark Coppery Brown highlights |
| Figure Measurements (approx.) | 34-26-32 |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Degree in textile designing from National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad |
Personal Life
| Hometown: Gurugram, Haryana | |
| Currently in her early twenties |
Relationships & More
| Gender Identity | Transwoman |
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| Marital Status | Unmarried |
Family
| Father | Ajeet Punia |
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Career
| Appeared as the first transwoman contestant on MTV Roadies Karm Ya Kaand (Season 19) in 2023. | |
| Participated in Slay Model Search Asia, the first international modelling contest by Slay Model Management, a transgender-exclusive agency, in 2023. | |
| Works as a print and runway model. | |
| Aspires to walk as a showstopper for Lakme Fashion Week. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Neerja Punia, an Indian model, made history as the first transwoman contestant on MTV's Roadies Karm Ya Kaand' (Season 20) in 2023. | |
| 2. She is known for her work as a print and runway model and also participated in 'Slay Model Search Asia' in the same year. | |
| 3. Neerja's journey as a transwoman was shared during an interview on MTV Roadies Karm Ya Kaand (Season 19), where she discussed overcoming challenges, including her father's initial struggle to accept her identity. | |
| 4. Neerja Punia, in addition to her modeling career, has a special love for animals, owning a pet dog and two hamsters. | |
| 5. Her affection for nature is evident in her home, which is decorated with various lush green plants. | |
| 6. Neerja Punia made history as the first transwoman contestant on MTV's Roadies Karm Ya Kaand (Season 19) in 2023. | |
| 7. Neerja's journey as a transwoman was shared during an interview on MTV Roadies Karm Ya Kaand, where she discussed overcoming challenges, including her father's initial struggle to accept her identity. | |
| 8. A year before her Roadies appearance, Punia turned to online fundraising to support her transition process. |