In Pics: Transgender Modelling Audition, a First in India

In Pictures: First of its kind walk-in modelling auditions for transgenders/transsexuals.

An aspiring model walks in front of judges during auditions for a transgender/transsexual modelling agency. (Photo: Reuters)

A walk-in transgender model audition was conducted on Sunday (February 7) by Rudrani Chettri, founder of Mitr Trust, a city-based LGBT charity, who is setting up a transgender modelling agency in New Delhi.

Transgender models spent the day auditioning to join the vanguard of models hoping to change opinions in India. Aspiring models posed for a photo shoot during auditions for a transgender/transsexual modelling agency, a first in India.

Chettri has been working for more than 10 years in spreading awareness and fighting to improve the lives of transgenders in India. Chettri hopes the platform will help in an image overhaul of the transgender community.

An aspiring model does her hair before auditioning for a transgender/transsexual modelling agency set to open in New Delhi. (Photo: Reuters)

An aspiring model poses for a photo shoot during auditions. (Photo: Reuters)

An aspiring model during a photo shoot. (Photo: Reuters)

A transgender model at the audition. (Photo: Reuters)

A model checks her makeup before auditioning. (Photo: Reuters)

An aspiring model takes a selfie before auditioning. (Photo: Reuters)

A model answers questions from the judges during auditions. (Photo: Reuters)