Namitha Marimuthu is an Indian transgender social activist, model and actress. She became the focus after appearing as one of the contestants in Miss International Queen 2022.
Wiki/Biography
Namitha Marimuthu was born on Thursday, 23 February 1989 (age 33 years; in 2022) in Chennai. His zodiac sign is Pisces. He attended Gill Adarsh Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Chennai. Later, he attended the College of Engineering and Technology St. Peter, Chennai.
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 6′ 1″
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
Figure Measurements: 36-28-34
Gender & Sexual Orientation
Namita, after reaching adolescence, wants to change into a woman; however, his parents were against his decision. At the age of thirteen, she underwent her first surgery to remove extra breast fat. In an interview, he said,
During my 10th class, I experienced some physical changes in myself. My breasts started to grow. Since my uncle is a doctor, my parents asked him to surgically remove my breasts. Within 3 months, my breasts started growing again.”
Then, when he was 16, he was sent to a mental rehabilitation center for six months. After six months in rehab, she was brought home to check for any changes but her feminine behavior was becoming more pronounced. He was then, at the age of seventeen, sent to a different rehabilitation center for drug addicts. A year later, he was sent to another rehabilitation, which offered him to change his identity; however, Namita managed to escape from the rehabilitation center. Subsequently, in 2010, she raised a complaint against her parents in the Madras High Court, where the court ruled for legal separation from her parents. In an interview, she described her transformation journey and said,
With the help of SAHODARAN (a non-profit LGBTQ organization), my parents were counseled and educated about the existence of transgender people in society, which convinced my father to accept me, until finally my parents changed their minds. After three months of being apart, I decided to transition to a woman and live as a woman full time. I can afford it because of my job and my friends because I work for SAHODARAN, and I also used to dance on stage, which gives me a smaller income. This money helped me turn into a woman at a very young age. After my transition, my parents did not accept me for two months but again after talking to SAHODARAN, my parents accepted me as a woman.”
Family
Namita Marimuthu belongs to a Hindu family.
Parents & Siblings
Namita’s father’s name is Marimuthu. His mother’s name is Vennila Devi.
Namitha Marimuthu with her parents
siblings
He is the only child of his parents.
religion
Namita Marimuthu follows Hinduism.
Career
Modeling
Namita Marimuthu began her career as a model and began participating in small-scale pageants for trans-women in her town. In 2015, she participated in the Miss Kovagam competition held in Villupuram. In 2018, she won the title of Miss Trans Queen, India. In 2019, she competed in Miss Trans Star International 2019 in Barcelona, where she won the international titles of Miss Popular and Miss Public Favorite.
Namitha Marimuthu in the International Miss Trans Star Pageant
In June 2022, she participated in Miss International Queen, the world’s largest beauty pageant for transgender women in Thailand. In an interview, she talked about her modeling career and said,
I have exceeded 100kg. One day I felt I had to do something, and started a strict diet and exercise regime, and lost weight. Then the opportunity to enter Miss Chennai (for transwomen) came up. I tried it, and won. I also won the Miss Pondicherry title. My dream is to win the Miss Transqueen India pageant next year, and then represent the country in international competitions.”
Namitha Marimuthu in International Queen of Queens pageant (2022)
Movie
In 2020, Namita Marimuthu made her acting debut with the Tollywood film Naadodigal 2 where she played the role of Priya. In an interview, he talked about the entertainment industry and said,
We were poorly portrayed in the media and movies until recently. We are used to comic relief. However, after Sarath Kumar’s Kanchana, there has been a slight change in the way people see us—as real people with real feelings.”
Television
In 2021, he appeared as a contestant in Tamil Big Boss 5 which aired on Star Vijay and Disney+ Hotstar. However, he dropped out of the show due to some medical emergencies.
Namitha Marimuthu in Big Boss Tamil (2021)
Favourite
Brands: Gucci, Chanel, LV, Prada, Burberry, Versace, Dior, Armani, Fendi, D&G, Balenciaga, Adidas and Calvin Klein
Colors: Yellow, Red, Black, White, Grey, Green, Navy and Orange
Award
In 2019, she was awarded Ooruni’s 100 Working Women Award.
Namitha Marimuthu Working Woman Achiever Award
Facts/Trivia
- She is also known as ‘Namitha Ammu.’
- In an interview, he revealed that his parents once threatened to kill him. He explained,
To learn more about my problem, I started talking to people like me and learning about my problem. During family functions, I dress like a girl. Although my parents did not beat me directly, I was beaten by my relatives. Meanwhile, I ran away from my home 4 times on various occasions but returned because of fear for safety. I was tracked down by a detective hired by my parents. Once, I wore my mother’s saree and danced at a function in the transgender community. After I got home, I was beaten black and blue. My parents threatened to kill me if I didn’t change my behavior.”
- In an interview, she said that she would like to write a book about the transition she went through. He said,
Yes, later in my life I’m sure I will write a book about the transition I went through and how my life has changed. This will be my story. Leaving our words is the only legacy for how people will remember us. So I really want to make it with a good impact.”
- Namitha Marimuthu is the organizing director and founder of Miss Trans Star India, a beauty pageant for transgender women.
- He is often featured on the cover of various magazines.
Namitha Marimuthu on the cover of a lifestyle magazine
- In 2020, in the midst of a nationwide shutdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic in India, Namitha helped many people by providing them with food, clothing and other necessities.
- He has three tattoos, on his forearm, collarbone, and on his right hand.
Namitha Marimuthu Tattoo
- In 2010, Namitha approached the Madras High Court against her parents. According to Namitha, this is the first case in the history of Transgender Rights of India.
- After separating from her parents, Namitha began working for SAHODARAN, a non-profit LGBTQ organization. She also works as a dancer for a basic living. In an interview, Namitha spoke about the LGBTQ community and said,
Supporting the LGBTQ community is my goal. To give awareness that every human as an individual has the right to live their own life and no one judges us for our identity. So my main goal is to support and empower the LGBTQ community with the help of SAHODARAN and the THOZHI organization.”
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