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Pupps Roy meets Wikipedia’s notability criteria for public figures under WP:BIO and WP:ENTERTAINER. She is an Indian trans woman writer, model, and performance artist whose work and visibility have been covered by multiple independent, reliable sources of national and international repute.
Her essays have been published in Outlook India, The Patriot, and DailyO — notable Indian media outlets with editorial oversight. She has also been the subject of a short documentary by Outlook India titled "What Does Love Mean to Pupps Roy?", walked the runway for designer Samant Chauhan at Lakmé India Fashion Week 2023 (FDCI partnership), appeared in the music video "Tangerine Sky" by The Vinyl Records, and participated in the Drag Olympics Amsterdam (2017), an internationally recognized LGBTQ+ cultural event.
These verifiable independent appearances and publications demonstrate sustained coverage in significant media, satisfying the criteria for notability in arts, culture, and media representation.
Pupps Roy | |
|---|---|
| Born | Kolkata, India |
| Occupation(s) | Writer, model, performance artist |
| Notable work | The Silent Struggle, The Party Queen |
Pupps Roy is an Indian writer, model, and performance artist whose work challenges gender binaries and explores queer visibility. Active across journalism, fashion, and performance, she is known for her essays on LGBTQ+ identity and for appearances at major cultural events including Lakmé India Fashion Week and the Drag Olympics in Amsterdam.[1]
Early life and identity
[edit]Roy was born in Kolkata, India. Her childhood was fun and not tragic or troubled like other LGBTQ community members. She was very much influenced by her sister's fashion and 90's pop music. Her father was an IPS officer and she traveled many places and changed 5 schools in her entire academics and in every school she was a new student. Her childhood was vividly mentioned in one of her articles in DailyO where she mentioned the fun times and silly struggles she went through. Identifying as a trans woman, she has described her journey as one of "unlearning the binaries and reclaiming the gaze" in her public writings and interviews.[2]
Career
[edit]Writing
[edit]Roy has contributed to several Indian publications including Outlook India, DailyO, and The Patriot, where she writes on queer identity, loneliness, and belonging.[3][4]
She maintains author portfolios on Outlook India[1] and DailyO.[5] Her work blends cultural commentary with autobiographical insight and often examines social isolation, identity, and queer resilience in contemporary India.
Modelling and performance
[edit]In 2023, Roy walked the runway for designer Samant Chauhan at Lakmé India Fashion Week, held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi, in collaboration with the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI).[6]
In 2017, she was invited to take part in the Drag Olympics in Amsterdam, an international celebration of queer performance art and culture.[7]
Roy also appeared in the indie music video Tangerine Sky by the all-female band The Vinyl Records.[8]
She has also modelled for Open Magazine, appearing in a fashion and identity feature that explored self-expression and representation of high street alternative fashion in Urban India.
Media and advocacy
[edit]Roy has been an outspoken advocate for transgender visibility and mental health awareness in India. Through her writing and public appearances, she addresses themes of acceptance, body autonomy, and the social challenges faced by queer individuals navigating visibility in conservative spaces.
In interviews and essays, she has discussed the intersections of gender, loneliness, and identity in urban queer life, notably through her Outlook India essay “The Silent Struggle”. She has also been featured in Outlook India’s digital documentary “What Does Love Mean to Pupps Roy?”, where she reflects on self-love and social inclusion within India’s LGBTQ+ community.[^4]
Roy regularly participates in community events and discussions centered on gender diversity, including online forums and cultural festivals that promote queer representation in Indian media and the arts. Her participation in the Drag Olympics Amsterdam 2017 brought her international recognition within global queer performance spaces.
As a model and writer, she uses her platform to challenge traditional gender roles and stereotypes, often describing her creative mission as one of visibility, voice, and validation for the trans community.
Her professional and creative motto, "Trans. Fierce. Just be you — they will adjust," has been quoted in various online discussions on inclusivity and gender expression. Through her writing and appearances, Roy advocates for broader representation of trans and queer voices in Indian media, art, and fashion.
Selected works
[edit]- The Silent Struggle: Loneliness Among the LGBTQ+ Community – Outlook India (2023)[3]
- The Party Queen – The Patriot (2023)[4]
- We Are Winning! Love Always Wins – Outlook India Weekender (2023)[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Pupps Roy – Author Portfolio". Outlook India. Retrieved 10 November 2025.
- ^ a b "We Are Winning! Love Always Wins". Outlook India. 2023. Retrieved 10 November 2025.
- ^ a b "The Silent Struggle: Loneliness Among the LGBTQ+ Community". Outlook India. 2023. Retrieved 10 November 2025.
- ^ a b "The Party Queen". The Patriot. 2023. Retrieved 10 November 2025.
- ^ "Pupps Roy – Author Portfolio". DailyO. Retrieved 10 November 2025.
- ^ "Lakmé Fashion Week 2023". FDCI. Retrieved 10 November 2025.
- ^ "Drag Olympics Amsterdam 2017 – Video". Facebook. Retrieved 10 November 2025.
- ^ "Tangerine Sky – The Vinyl Records (Official Video)". YouTube. 2017. Retrieved 10 November 2025.
External links
[edit]- Author page at Outlook India
- Author page at DailyO
- Outlook India video – What Does Love Mean to Pupps Roy?
- Music video – Tangerine Sky by The Vinyl Records
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