Kalki Subramaniam
Indian actress and trans rights activist
Kalki Subramaniam is a transgender rights activist, social worker, artist, actress, writer, inspirational speaker and entrepreneur from Tamil Nadu. She is the founder of Sahodari Foundation, a pioneer organization in India working for transgender persons visibility and empowerment. She was also the southern region representative and member of the National Council for Transgender Persons in India until she resigned from the position protesting against the Transgender protections amendment bill 2026
Early life
Kalki was born in Pollachi, a town in Tamil Nadu. Born into a working-class family, Kalki was an academically bright student. Kalki holds two master's degrees: Masters in Journalism Mass Communication and Masters in International Relations. During her postgraduate studies, she started publishing a monthly magazine in Tamil for transgender women called Sahodari (which means sister). This is the first Tamil magazine published for transgender people in India. Kalki also lived in Auroville for many years.
Activism
From 2005, Kalki has campaigned for transgender rights in India. She is known for her innovative activism using technology, art, films, and literature as tools to voice for transgender empowerment.
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