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On a Thursday, December 13, 1979 (she will be 45 years old in 2024), Laxmi Narayan Tripathi was born at 4:27 a.m. at Dr. Malatibai Chitnis Hospital, Thane, Maharashtra, India. The sun sign of Laxmi is Sagittarius.
Family and Caste
A Hindu by birth, she accepted Sufism and would go on annual pilgrimages to the shrine of Saint Haji Malang. She resumed her Hindu practices in 2014 when the Indian Supreme Court granted the status of a third gender to transgender individuals.
Guardians & Relatives
Her mother is Vidyavati Tiwari, and her parents were from Uttar Pradesh. Laxmi is the oldest of her three siblings, brother Shashinarayan and sister Rukmini. She mentions an important mentor, Lata, in the Hijra community, who is regarded as a mother figure.
Connections, Spouse & Offspring
Laxmi was married to Vicky Thomas, but the marriage ended due to abuse. Laxmi states she found love again with a trans male bodybuilder, Aryan Pasha, whom she married after many years of friendship. Laxmi deeply loves her two adopted children.
Professional Path
As a Performer
Upon completing her training, Laxmi was featured in Ken Ghosh’s music videos, then moved on to choreography, and then on to bar dancing. The enforced closure of dance bars in Mumbai devastated her career and became the fulcrum of her activism.
Physical Appearance
- Height (approx.): 5’ 10”
- Eye Colour: Black
- Hair Colour: Black
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Birth Name | Raju |
| Education | Bims Paradise English High School, Mithibai College (Arts & Bharatnatyam) |
| Activist Roles | DAI’M Welfare Society President, Astitiva Trust Founder |
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Laxmi Narayan Tripathi |
| Date of Birth | December 13, 1978 |
| Age (as of 2025) | 46 years old |
| Place of Birth | Thane, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Gender Identity | Transgender Woman |
| Community Representation | Hijra / Kinnar community |
| Education | Degree in Arts; Trained Bharatanatyam Dancer |
| Profession(s) | Activist, Dancer, Author, Spiritual Leader, Entrepreneur |
| Known For | LGBTQ+ activism, spiritual leadership, legal advocacy, media presence |
