At present is doing modelling but has a dream to become an actress like a normal person. But now is concentrating on the International Trans-Gender Beauty Pageant, said Veena Sendre, the India’s first ‘Miss India Trans Queen’ from Chhattisgarh. She hails from a village in Mandir Hasaud.
She was interacting with media persons on her maiden visit to capital city after winning the title crown.
She said with the crown she has responsibility and has to carry its value and respect. She thanked all the persons having stood behind her for supporting her and building confidence while going through a most difficult patch in the life. It was the period when she started to speak about her to her parents about her preference. Later on the parents backed her and now are happy that her family is with her.
The first platform was the ‘Miss Chhattisgarh’ title at Raipur after which underwent rigours training to groom for the national competition and now would go for international event, she said. She had defeated Namita Ammu of Tamil Nadu in the last phase. She said people of Chhattisgarh voted for her which helped to win the title.
On education, she said, left the education in class 5 later studied through open school to clear 12th. Has been trained in beautician and now trains others. Veena said that it has opened new avenues for trans-genders after tough time when no one accepted them but Chhattisgarh is positive towards community. Even government is supporting the community.