Quick Info
| Profession | Model, Rapper |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/2000 |
| Age | 26 years |
| Birthplace | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Real Name | Deborrah Samantha |
Latest News about Nejm
25/09/2025
Nejm won Vogue India’s Model of the Year award in 2025, marking a major milestone in her modeling career. The recognition highlighted her growing influence as a Tamil model and fashion personality and was widely shared by major entertainment and fashion outlets.
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Bio/Wiki
| Nejm, whose real name is Deborrah Samantha, is an Indian model, rapper, and influencer from Tamil Nadu. | |
| She is famous for participating in MTV Roadies Karm Ya Kaand (2023) and for going viral after dancing with Rihanna and teaching her Bharatanatyam mudras. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm |
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| Weight | 65 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Madras Christian College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
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| Educational Qualification | A Degree in English Literature |
| Schooling | Delhi |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | Not Known |
Family
| Parents | Names Not Known |
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| Father | Raised solely by her father |
| Siblings | She has an elder brother |
Career
| Debut | Reality TV (as a contestant): MTV Roadies Karm Ya Kaand (2023) |
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| Awards | Vogue Model of the Year (2025) |
Favourites
| Rapper(s) | Lil Wayne, Suga |
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| Beverage | Coffee |
| Colour | Black |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Nejm is an Indian rapper and model who appeared on MTV Roadies (2023). | |
| 2. She grew up primarily in Delhi. | |
| 3. Nejm joined the Times Fresh Face contest in 2019 during her first year of college. | |
| 4. She also worked as an IELTS tutor while in college. | |
| 5. Her father suffered a stroke in 2018, resulting in paralysis. | |
| 6. Nejm started her rap career performing at venues in Chennai. | |
| 7. She showcased her original rap "Change" in a 2019 competition. | |
| 8. Nejm collaborated with musician Deveshwaar on the song "I’m Trouble." | |
| 9. She gained fame for raps like "Wachuwant" and "Fatal." | |
| 10. Nejm modeled for brands like Mokshaa in Chennai. | |
| 11. In 2020, she performed at the Bigg Boss 4 (Tamil) finale. | |
| 12. Nejm joined MTV Roadies Karm Ya Kaand in 2023 in Gautam Gulati's gang. | |
| 13. Her catchphrase is "Keeping it Nejm." | |
| 14. Nejm draws inspiration from K-Pop group BTS. | |
| 15. Her lyrics reflect personal life challenges. | |
| 16. She discovered her love for rapping by chance. | |
| 17. Nejm adores her pet dogs. | |
| 18. Rapping helped her express emotions. | |
| 19. Nejm faced skin color criticism and scars in school. | |
| 20. She shared her childhood traumas on Instagram. | |
| 21. In 2021, Nejm was diagnosed with Seborrheic Dermatitis. | |
| 22. She is occasionally seen smoking cigarettes. | |
| 23. Nejm went viral for dancing with Rihanna and teaching her Bharatanatyam mudras. |