| Biography/Wiki | |
| Full Name | Namitha Marimuthu |
| Nicknames | Namitha Ammu, Nisha Ammu |
| Date of Birth | February 23, 1989 |
| Age | 37 years old |
| Birthplace | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
| Professions | Model, Actress, Pageant Director, and Social Activist |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Years Active (Career) | 2015 – Present |
| Residence | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height | 6 feet and 1 inch |
| Weight | 69 kgs (approx.) |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Body Type | Slim and tall |
| Skin Tone | Wheatish |
| Tattoos | Butterfly on her collarbone and a design on her left arm |
| Family | |
| Father | Marimuthu |
| Mother | Vennila Devi |
| Trans Mother | Sudha |
| Siblings | None (only child) |
| Children | None |
| Education | |
| School | Gill Adarsh Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Chennai |
| College | St. Peter’s College of Engineering and Technology, Chennai |
| Qualification | Studied B.Tech in Computer Science (left in the final year) |
| Career | |
| Pageant Titles | Miss Chennai and Miss Pondicherry (trans pageants) Miss Transqueen India 2022 |
| International Pageants | Miss Trans Star International 2019 (Barcelona) Miss International Queen 2022 (Thailand) |
| International Honours | Miss Popular and Public Favourite (2019) Top 11 and Miss Popular Vote at Miss International Queen 2022 |
| Film Debut | Naadodigal 2 (2020) as Priya |
| Reality TV Show | Bigg Boss Tamil Season 5 (2021) |
| Organisation | Founder of Miss Trans Star India |
| Awards | Ooruni’s 100 Working Women Achievers Award (2019) |
| Relationship & More | |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Boyfriend | Not known |
| Rumours & Past Relationships | None |
| Favourite Things | |
| Brands | Gucci, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Prada, and Dior |
| Colours | Yellow, red, black, and white |
| Food | Not disclosed |
| Travel Destination | Not disclosed |
| Hobbies | Modelling, dancing, fitness, and travelling |
| Net Worth & Social Media | |
| Estimated Net Worth | Not disclosed |
| @namithamarimuthu | |
Lesser-known Facts About Namitha Marimuthu
- Namitha Marimuthu was born on February 23, 1989, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and is the only child of her parents.
- She is a trans woman, model, actress, and activist who works for the rights and visibility of the transgender community.
- As a teenager, she faced strong opposition from her family when she began expressing her identity.
- In 2010, with the help of the LGBTQ support group Sahodaran, she approached the Madras High Court against her parents, and she calls it one of the first such cases for transgender rights in India.
- She transitioned with support from Sahodaran, where she also worked, and by earning extra money from stage dance shows.
- Her parents later accepted her as a woman after counselling sessions with Sahodaran.
- She was studying B.Tech in Computer Science but had to leave in her final year after leaving home, which she calls her biggest regret.
- At one point, she weighed over 100 kg, and she lost a lot of weight through a strict diet and workouts before starting her modelling career.
- She won the Miss Chennai and Miss Pondicherry titles in trans beauty pageants.
- In 2019, she represented India at Miss Trans Star International in Barcelona and won the Miss Popular and Public Favourite titles.
- She founded Miss Trans Star India to train trans models for international pageants.
- She made her film debut in 2020 with the Tamil film Naadodigal 2, playing Priya, a trans woman who becomes a police inspector.
- In 2021, she became the first trans woman to enter the Bigg Boss Tamil house, in Season 5 hosted by Kamal Haasan.
- On the premiere night, she gifted a hand-embroidered tie to Kamal Haasan.
- She walked out of the Bigg Boss house on Day 6 due to health reasons.
- In 2022, she was crowned Miss Transqueen India and represented India at Miss International Queen in Thailand, where she reached the Top 11 and won the Miss Popular Vote award.
- At Miss International Queen 2022, her Ardhanarishwar-inspired costume went viral and divided opinions on social media.
- Tamil Nadu has given her a transgender ID card, her name has been changed in her passport, and her gender is listed as female on her Aadhaar card.
- She has a butterfly tattoo on her collarbone.
- She has said she wants to write an autobiography about her transition and life journey.
FAQs on Namitha Marimuthu
Who is Namitha Marimuthu?
Namitha Marimuthu is an Indian trans woman, model, actress, and activist from Chennai, known for Bigg Boss Tamil 5 and her pageant titles.
When was she born?
Her birth took place on February 23, 1989.
How old is she right now?
At present, she is 37 years old.
Where is she from?
She hails from Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
How tall is she?
She is around 6 feet and 1 inch tall.
Who are her parents?
Her father’s name is Marimuthu and her mother’s name is Vennila Devi.
Does she have any siblings?
No, she is the only child of her parents.
What is her educational qualification?
She studied B.Tech in Computer Science at St. Peter’s College of Engineering and Technology, Chennai, but left in her final year.
Which pageants has she won?
She has won Miss Chennai, Miss Pondicherry, and Miss Transqueen India 2022, along with special titles at international pageants.
Did she take part in Miss International Queen?
Yes, she represented India at Miss International Queen 2022 in Thailand and reached the Top 11.
Which was her first film?
Her first film was the Tamil movie Naadodigal 2 (2020), where she played Priya.
Was she in Bigg Boss?
Yes, she was a contestant on Bigg Boss Tamil Season 5 in 2021.
Why did she leave Bigg Boss Tamil 5?
She walked out of the house on Day 6 due to health reasons.
What is Miss Trans Star India?
It is a platform founded by Namitha to train and support trans models for international beauty pageants.
Is Namitha Marimuthu married?
No, she is unmarried and has not spoken publicly about any relationship.
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