Neerja Punia is an Indian model who made headlines in 2023 after appearing as a contestant on MTV Roadies Karm Ya Kaand (Season 19).
Wiki/Biography
Neerja Punia was born in 2001 (22 years old; as of 2023). She hails from Gurgaon, Haryana.
appearance
Height: 5′10″
Weight (approximately): 60kg
Hair Color: Black with dark copper brown highlights
Eye color: black
Body measurements (approximately): 34-26-32
family
parents
Her father’s name is Ajit Punia.
gender identity
Neerja Punia is a transgender woman. She spoke about her transformation journey in a personal interview on MTV Roadies Karm Ya Kaand (Season 19). She shared the difficulties she faced, particularly her strained relationship with her father, who initially failed to accept her identity. Although her father was well-versed in legal procedures and court functions, she chose not to accompany her through the Legal Gender Recognition (LGR) process; however, when Neerja was selected for a personal interview on MTV Roadies Karm Ya Kaand (Season 19), her father There has been a significant change in attitudes. She further added that he even took her to the airport when she left for her audition, suggesting a possible reconciliation in their relationship.
Profession
Model
Neerja Punia is a print and fashion show model. In 2023, she represented India in the first international model competition “Slay Model Search Asia” organized by Slay Model Management. The agency is proud to be the first modeling agency in the world dedicated exclusively to transgender talent. The company is based in Los Angeles and is founded, owned and operated by Filipino-American director Cecilio Asuncion.
Neerja Punia walks the ramp in Slay Model Search Asia (2023)
MTV road tour
In 2023, Neerja Punia appeared as a contestant on the Indian teen reality show “MTV Roadies Karm Ya Kaand” (Season 19), becoming the first transgender woman to participate in the show.
Neerja Punia on ‘MTV Roadies Karm Ya Kaand’ (Season 19)
tattoo
Neerja Punia has a peacock tattoo that stretches from the right side of her waist to her hip and up her thigh.
Neerha Punia’s tattoos
She has a tattoo on her left arm.
Neerja Punia’s tattoo on her left arm
perforation
Neerja had piercings on both sides of her nose. She also had a neck dermal piercing and a belly button piercing.
Neerja Punia Piercings
Facts/Trivia
- Neerja is an animal lover. She has a pet dog and two hamsters.
Neerja Punia’s pet hamster
- Punia has a deep appreciation for nature. Her home is decorated with many plants.
Neerja Punia’s Instagram Highlights
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