Rudrani Chhetri is a prominent Indian transgender activist, actor, model, and entrepreneur based in Delhi. She is a leading figure in advocating for the rights and visibility of the LGBTQIA+ community in India.
In 2005, she co-founded the Mitr Trust. The trust focuses on sexual and reproductive health, HIV / STI prevention and provides a shelter home (Garima Greh) for the transgender community.
A decade later, Rudrani founded BOLD, India’s first transgender modelling agency. A model herself, having done calendar shoots, she has additionally acted in short films, music videos and had a significant role in the Neena Gupta starrer, The Last Colour (2020).
Rudrani represents India at the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria and is a member of the IGLTA. She is also a member of the NHRC Core Group on LGBTI issues.
