Bishesh Huirem

Bishesh Huirem
Bishesh Huirem at the trailer launch of Oneness
Born
Imphal, Manipur
NationalityIndian
Occupation(s)actor, costume designer, fashion designer, model, salonnière
Known for
  • first Indian transgender to represent her country in international beauty pageant
  • first Indian transgender to be appointed as a state icon in parliamentary elections
  • first Manipuri transgender to win Best Actor Award
Parents
  • Manglem Huirem (father)
  • Khomdonbi Huirem (mother)

Bishesh Huirem is an Indian actress and model from the Meitei ethnicity of Manipur. She is best known for being the first Indian to represent India at the Miss International Queen for Transgender 2016 organised in Pattaya, Thailand. She is the first Indian transgender to be appointed as a state icon for the parliamentary polls in the Lok Sabha elections. She is the first transgender to win the "Best Actor Award" in the 14th Manipur State Film Awards, 2022. It's Not My Choice directed by Priyakanta Laishram, and Apaiba Leichil directed by Bobby Wahengbam are some of her notable films.

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