Zarine Khan attended the 3rd National Transgender Awards 2024 as the chief guest held on April 2 in New Delhi. Recognizing her active involvement in social causes and advocacy for gender equality, the actor emphasized the importance of inclusivity and empowerment through her presence. Being part of this event was truly a moment of honor for her.
“Becoming a part of the Third National Transgender Awards 2024 was genuinely gratifying. I am thankful to Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Swami Dr.m Lakshmi Narayan Tripathi for inviting me to be a part of this programme. It is truly inspiring to see the work being done by the transgender community and the recognition they receive. They have shown resilience and humility, which motivates me further. More power to them!”
The Third National Transgender Awards 2024, recognized as Adhinareeshwar, is an essential event organized by the Indian government to honor the LGBTQAI+ community in the country.
Organized by Lakshmi Narayan Tripathi (Gaurav Trust), the programme acknowledged various individuals from diverse backgrounds for their contributions to society and the transgender community. Salma Khan was honored with the Life Achievement Award at the event, while Sita (Delhi), Rachna (Telangana), Gauri Sawant (Maharashtra), Samana (Manipur), Nakshatra (Rajasthan), R Jeeva (Tamil Nadu), Aarti Yadav (Andhra Pradesh), Ankura (Gujarat), Rahul Mitra (Madhya Pradesh), and Dr. Aksa Sheikh (Uttar Pradesh) won the Pathfinder Award, Trans Allyship Award, and Organizational Award respectively. Dr Bela Sharma and Padma Ayyar were awarded the Vidya Puraskar.
