Laxmi Narayan Tripathi
Laxmi Narayan Tripathi is a transgender/Hijra rights activist, bollywood actress, Bharatanatyam dancer, choreographer and motivational speaker
Laxmi’s empowering talks on identity and courage inspire many.
Ashok Patel
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mumbai
hindi, marathi
10+ years
spirituality, diversity & inclusion, leadership, gender equality
About Laxmi Narayan Tripathi
Laxmi Narayan Tripathi is one of India’s most influential transgender rights activists, cultural leaders, and motivational speakers. A celebrated Bharatanatyam dancer, Bollywood actor, author, and the Acharya Mahamandaleshwar of the Kinnar Akhada, Laxmi’s life stands at the powerful intersection of spirituality, art, activism, and leadership. Her journey has not only redefined gender narratives in India but has also placed transgender voices firmly on global platforms.
In 2008, Laxmi Narayan Tripathi made history by becoming the first transgender person to represent the Asia-Pacific region at the United Nations, advocating for LGBTQIA+ human rights. Since then, she has served on the boards of several national and international NGOs, contributing to policy discussions, grassroots mobilisation, and global awareness around gender identity and inclusion. Her continued work with community-led initiatives, media platforms, and cultural institutions has strengthened transgender representation in mainstream discourse.
As the founder of Astitva, an NGO supporting sexual minorities, Laxmi has played a pivotal role in creating safe spaces, skill development opportunities, and advocacy platforms for the transgender community. She has also been featured in award-winning documentaries, authored her autobiography Red Lipstick, and consistently uses popular media to normalise conversations around gender and equality.
Booking Laxmi Narayan Tripathi as a motivational speaker brings a rare, transformative presence to any stage. Her talks blend lived experience, spiritual depth, cultural wisdom, and fierce advocacy, leaving audiences inspired to lead with empathy, courage, and conviction.
Laxmi Narayan Tripathi is one of India’s most influential transgender rights activists, cultural leaders, and motivational speakers. A celebrated Bharatanatyam dancer, Bollywood actor, author, and the Acharya Mahamandaleshwar of the Kinnar Akhada, Laxmi’s life stands at the powerful intersection of spirituality, art, activism, and leadership. Her journey has not only redefined gender narratives in India but has also placed transgender voices firmly on global platforms.
In 2008, Laxmi Narayan Tripathi made history by becoming the first transgender person to represent the Asia-Pacific region at the United Nations, advocating for LGBTQIA+ human rights. Since then, she has served on the boards of several national and international NGOs, contributing to policy discussions, grassroots mobilisation, and global awareness around gender identity and inclusion. Her continued work with community-led initiatives, media platforms, and cultural institutions has strengthened transgender representation in mainstream discourse.
As the founder of Astitva, an NGO supporting sexual minorities, Laxmi has played a pivotal role in creating safe spaces, skill development opportunities, and advocacy platforms for the transgender community. She has also been featured in award-winning documentaries, authored her autobiography Red Lipstick, and consistently uses popular media to normalise conversations around gender and equality.
Booking Laxmi Narayan Tripathi as a motivational speaker brings a rare, transformative presence to any stage. Her talks blend lived experience, spiritual depth, cultural wisdom, and fierce advocacy, leaving audiences inspired to lead with empathy, courage, and conviction.
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Career Highlights and Achievements of Laxmi Narayan Tripathi
UN Representation – Asia Pacific
First transgender person to represent the Asia Pacific region at United Nations
Founder – Astitiva NGO
Founded Astitiva, a non-governmental organization
Award-Winning Documentary Appearance
Starred in award-winning documentary Between the Lines: India’s Third Gender
Co-author – Red Lipstick
Co-authored her autobiography Red Lipstick
Documentary Feature – Project Bolo
Featured in Project Bolo, a documentary series
Mountaineering Milestone
Key role in enabling India’s first transgender team to scale Friendship Peak in Himalayas
Indian of the Year
Honoured with the Indian of the Year award
Media Representation & Advocacy
Frequently represents the LGBTQIA+ community
National & Institutional Speaker
Has spoken at numerous reputed institutions and forums
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Laxmi Narayan Tripathi
Laxmi Narayan Tripathi is a transgender/Hijra rights activist, bollywood actress, Bharatanatyam dancer, choreographer and motivational speaker
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Laxmi Narayan Tripathi is a transgender rights activist, Bharatanatyam dancer, author and spiritual leader listed as a DEI and inclusion speaker on engage4more. She is one of India's most recognised voices for transgender dignity and inclusion.
Her name is usually written Laxmi Narayan Tripathi, though people also search for Laxminarayan Tripathi or Laxmi Narayan Tripathy. All refer to the same transgender rights activist, whose speaker profile is listed on engage4more.
engage4more's profile notes that Laxmi Narayan Tripathi is a Mahamandaleshwar, a senior spiritual title, and has led the Kinnar Akhada, a religious order of transgender people, bringing visibility to the community in spiritual spaces.
Yes. engage4more notes that Laxmi Narayan Tripathi trained as a Bharatanatyam dancer and worked as a dancer and choreographer early in her career, before becoming widely known for her activism and public life.
Yes. engage4more's profile notes that Laxmi Narayan Tripathi appeared on the reality show Bigg Boss, which introduced her to a much wider television audience and helped start conversations about transgender lives in Indian homes.
engage4more notes that Laxmi Narayan Tripathi was among the first transgender people to represent the Asia Pacific region at the United Nations, and has played a key role in advancing legal recognition of transgender people in India.
Yes. engage4more notes that Laxmi Narayan Tripathi's autobiography, Me Hijra, Me Laxmi, shares her life story and experiences as a transgender woman in India, and is widely read in discussions on gender and identity.
engage4more features Laxmi Narayan Tripathi for talks on transgender rights and inclusion, gender diversity at work, breaking social stigma, identity and spirituality, and building genuinely inclusive institutions. Session language can be discussed while enquiring.
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