Laxmi Narayan Tripathi, professionally known as Laxmi, and occasionally transliterated as Lakshmi, is a multifaceted individual who has made a profound impact in the realms of transgender rights activism, Hindi film acting, and Bharatanatyam dancing in the vibrant city of Mumbai, India.
Born in the year 1979 in the city of Thane, Laxmi is a hijra, a term that refers to a member of the third gender in India, and has been a stalwart advocate for the rights of sexual minorities.
In 2008, Laxmi made history by becoming the first transgender person to represent the Asia Pacific region at the United Nations. During her time at the assembly, she took the opportunity to raise awareness about the struggles faced by sexual minorities, powerfully conveying her message through her words.
In a poignant statement, Laxmi emphasized the importance of empathy and understanding, urging people to "be more human-like" and to respect the rights of transgenders as human beings. Her impassioned plea serves as a testament to her unwavering dedication to the cause of transgender rights and her unrelenting pursuit of a more inclusive and accepting society.
