I want to do films that portray transgender characters right, says Neethu Vanajaksshi

It was on the ramps of the Bangalore Times Fashion Week that Neethu Vanajaksshi first encountered cameras and the feel of showbiz. The transgender tattoo artist-turned model and actor reveals that she has always nursed a secret desire to be in showbiz since childhood. She has now bagged a role in Upendra's comeback directorial, UI.
"I used to be fascinated with the idea of showbiz and used to love looking at myself in the mirror.It was when I was shortlisted for the Out & Proud initiative to model for the Bangalore Times Fashion Week that I got to experience the world of glamour and I loved it. I am grateful to the platform,” says Neethu.
Currently, Neethu is busy with three projects. “I have shot for a Telugu web series Jhansi, where I play a negative character. Another Kannada film has me playing the lead role. I have also bagged a role in Upendra's film UI, which I am most excited about. The team found me on social media and that’s how I landed the role,” says Neethu. The artiste adds that she feels it is high time the stereotyping of transgender characters ended. “The queer community, especially transgender people, has been stereotyped in most scripts. I want to do films that portray the transgender community right,” she signs off.