| Formation | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Type | Beauty pageant |
| Headquarters | New Delhi |
| Location | |
Official language | English Hindi |
Founder | Reena Rai |
Key people | Manoj Rai (Managing Partner) |
| Website | www.transqueenindia.com |
Miss Transqueen India is an Indian beauty pageant for transgender people across India. Reena Rai, who identifies as cisgender, is the founder and chairperson of the organization. The winner of the pageant will represent India at Miss International Queen.[1] Navya Singh is the Brand Ambassador of Miss Transqueen India.[2][3]
The reigning Miss Transqueen India is Shaine Soni (crowned 19 December 2020).[4]
Formerly, Nithu R S from Bangalore wore the crown.
History
The founder began trying to bring her project into the limelight in November 2016 but struggled due to lack of sponsorship. The first ever Miss Transqueen India was held at Gurugram, New Delhi where 16 contestants, selected from among 1500 transgender people across 10 states, competed for the crown.[5]
Format
After auditions, contestants compete in several rounds including evening gown, swimsuit, traditional wear, and question-answer.[6]
Titleholders
| Year | Delegate | State/Region |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | T.B.A | |
| 2020 | Shaine Soni | Delhi |
| 2019 | Nithu R. S. | Bangalore |
| 2018 | Veena Sendre | Chhattisgarh |
| 2017 | Nitasha Biswas | West Bengal |
Representatives to International Pageants
The following trans queens have represented India in the major international beauty pageants for transgender women, Miss International Queen in Thailand.
Miss International Queen
- Color key
- Declared as Winner
- Ended as Runner-up
- Ended as one of the Finalists or Semi-finalists
| Year | Delegate | State/Region | Placement | Special Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Namitha Marimuthu | Chennai | Top 11 | Miss Popular Vote |
| 2020 | Nithu R. S. | Bangalore | Unplaced | Miss Talent - Top 13 |
| 2019 | Veena Sendre | Chhattisgarh | Top 12 | Miss Talent - Top 12 |
| 2018 | Nitasha Biswas | West Bengal | Unplaced | Miss Talent - Top 15 |
| 2017 | Bishesh Huirem | New Delhi | Unplaced | |
| 2013 | Angela | New Delhi | Unplaced | |
| 2011 | Malaika Desingh | New Delhi | Unplaced | |
| 2004 | Arisha Rani | New Delhi | 1st Runners-up | Best in Evening Gown |
References
- ↑ "India crowns its first transgender beauty queen". cnn.com. 30 August 2017. Retrieved 2017-11-29.
- ↑ "At Delhi mall, transgenders say with pride they're Born This Way". The Times of India. 12 September 2018.
- ↑ "Photos: Striding towards empowerment through Miss Trans Queen India 2019". Hindustan Times. 5 October 2019.
- ↑ Yeung, Jessie; Mitra, Esha (19 December 2020). "India crowns new Miss Transqueen". CNN. Retrieved 19 December 2020.
- ↑ "First-ever transgender beauty pageant to be held in Gurugram". indiatoday.com. Retrieved 2017-11-29.
- ↑ "Trans Queen India 2017: A pageant where transgenders can aspire to get crowned". Hindustan Times. 22 August 2017. Retrieved 2017-11-29.