Neerja Punia is an Indian model who came into limelight in 2023 after appearing as a contestant on MTV Roadies Karma Ya Kaand (Season 19).
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Wiki/Biography
Neerja Punia was born in 2001 (age 22 years; as of 2023). She is a resident of Gurugram, Haryana.
Physical Appearance
Height: 5′ 10″
Weight (Approx): 60 kg
Hair Color: Black with dark coppery brown highlights
Eye colour: black
Picture Measurements (Approx): 34-26-32
Family
Guardian
His father’s name is Ajit Punia.
gender identity
Neerja Punia is a transwoman. She opened up about her transformation journey during the personal interview round of MTV Roadies Karma Ya Kaand (Season 19). She shared the difficulties she faced, particularly her strained relationship with her father, who initially failed to accept her identity. Despite being well-versed with legal procedures and court proceedings, her father decided not to accompany her to the Legal Gender Recognition (LGR) process; However, a significant change in her father’s attitude came when Neerja was selected for the personal interview round of MTV Roadies Karma Ya Kaand (Season 19). She further added that he even took her to the airport when she left for the audition, indicating a possible reconciliation in their relationship.
livelihood
Sample
Neerja Punia works as a print and runway model. In 2023, she represented India in the show ‘Slay Model Search Asia’, the first international modeling competition organized by Slay Model Management. The agency has the distinct honor of being the world’s first model agency dedicated exclusively to transgender talent. It is based in Los Angeles and founded, owned and operated by Filipino-American director Cecilio Asuncion.
Neerja Punia walking the ramp at Slay Model Search Asia (2023)
mtv roadies
In 2023, Neerja Punia appeared as a contestant on the youth-based Indian reality show ‘MTV Roadies Karma Ya Kaand’ (season 19), and became the first transwoman to participate in the show.
Neerja Punia on ‘MTV Roadies Karma Ya Kaand’ (Season 19)
tattoo
Neerja Punia has a tattoo of a peacock which extends from the right side of her waist, above her hip till her thigh.
Neerja Punia’s tattoo
He has a tattoo on his left arm.
Neerja Punia’s tattoo on left arm
Piercing
Neerja has got her nose pierced from both sides. She also has a neck dermal piercing and a navel piercing.
Neerja Punia’s piercing
Facts/General Knowledge
- Neerja is an animal lover. He has a pet dog and two hamsters.
Neerja Punia’s pet hamster
- Punia has a deep appreciation for nature. His house is decorated with lots of plants.
Neerja Punia’s Instagram highlight
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