Anjali Ameer Age, Family, Biography

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Age: 29 Years

Marital Status: Unmarried

Hometown: Kozhikode, Kerala

Bio/Wiki
Birth Name	Jamsheer
Profession(s)	• Actor • Model
Physical Stats
Height (approx.)	5' 6" (168 cm)
Eye Colour	Dark Brown
Hair Colour	Black with Light Golden Brown Highlights
Career
Debut	Film • Tamil: Peranbu (2018) as 'Meera' • Malayalam: Suvarna Purushan (2018)
Awards	2019: Special Momentum for the Tamil film 'Peranbu' at Asianet Film Awards 2024: Received an award at an event held in Kozhikode, Kerala 2024: Best Actress in Trans Community for the Malayalam film 'The Spoils' at the Creative Arts and Cultural Co-operative Society Ltd.'s Critics Film Awards
Personal Life
Date of Birth	20 February 1995 (Monday)
Age (as of 2024)	29 Years
Birthplace	Thamarassery, Kozhikode, Kerala
Zodiac sign	Pisces
Nationality	Indian
Hometown	Kozhikode
School	Attended a school in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu (12th class)
College/University	Malabar Christian College, Kozhikode
Educational Qualification	Bachelor of Arts in Malayalam
Religion	Islam
Food Habit	Non-vegetarian
Tattoo(s)	On the right side of back: A rose
Social Media	• Instagram • Facebook • YouTube
Relationships & More
Gender Identity	Transwoman
Marital Status	Unmarried
Family
Parents	(Deceased)
Siblings	Sister(s)- 2 • Yasmeen (police officer in Chennai) • Akshita (police officer in Salem, Tamil Nadu)
Favourites
Beverage	Coffee
Colour(s)	Green, White

Some Lesser Known Facts About Anjali Ameer

She was eight months old when she lost her mother in a car accident. Later, her father remarried, and her mother’s sister raised her.

Anjali aspired to become a police officer when she was a child.
A childhood picture of Anjali Ameer (right)

From a young age, Anjali liked things like dressing up and wearing makeup, particularly eye shadow. Her family supported these interests but did not take them seriously.

During her school days, Anjali, as a young boy, had long hair. She often wore kohl-lined eyes and sometimes even high heels in class. Her headmistress, however, did not pay much attention to her feminine nature, believing that kids often go through such phases.

Anjali was interested in dance when she was a child. She actively participated in inter-school competitions and often performed Oppana, a folk dance, at events.
Anjali Ameer’s group photo with her classmates in 4th grade

Anjali was in 10th grade when she began to feel like a woman and was drawn to things that female teenagers liked. She then began reading about these feelings and realised she was a woman inside a male body. When she discussed this with her family, they did not support her.

When Anjali was 15 and still living as a boy, she began dating a boy from the neighbour, which upset both families. Encouraged by him, she left home to escape the bullying she faced because of her feminine nature and decided to start a new life in Chennai.

When Anjali arrived in Chennai, she was adopted by a trans family who taught her to make a living through begging and dancing in social events. Anjali, however, soon became unhappy with the lifestyle there and decided to return home.

Another reason Ajanli returned home from Chennai was realising that her boyfriend only felt pity for her and never loved her. She was so heartbroken that she attempted suicide by jumping into the sea, but she was saved.

Anjali later left home again and went to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, where she found support from a trans woman named Dr Lakshmimammi, who helped her through her transition. During this time, she worked at a call centre and a beauty parlour and even begged to save money for her surgery.

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At 20, she underwent gender reassignment surgery. It took her nearly three years to recover.
A collage showcasing Anjali Ameer’s transformation

After gender transformation, she began participating in beauty pageants like Miss Kovai and entered modelling. Anjali was crowned Miss Coimbatore and Miss Splendid India in 2015.

Anjali later began appearing on television shows. During the shoot of a Malayalam television series, the director found out she was trans. As a result, she lost the role. Though she had told the production controller about her gender identity, the director was not informed. Later, actor Mammootty saw her interview about the incident and offered her a part in the film ‘Peranbu.’
Anjali Ameer with Mammootty

Anjali debuted in the Tamil film industry with ‘Peranbu’ in 2018. She became the first trans woman to play a lead role in a film.

In 2018, Anjali appeared as a wild card contestant in the reality show ‘Bigg Boss Malayalam,’ which aired on Asianet.
Anjali Ameer in a still from the reality show ‘Bigg Boss Malayalam’ (2018)

She has appeared in many other films including ‘Ammu’ (2022) (Telugu) and ‘The Spoils’ (2024) (Malayalam).
Anjali Ameer in a still from the film ‘The Spoils’ (2024)

In 2024, Anjali revealed that during the making of the film ‘Peranbu,’ actor Suraj Venjaramoodu asked her an inappropriate question regarding transgender individual’s sexual experiences. Suraj later apologised after Anjali reported the incident to Mammootty and the film’s director.

Anjali is an avid animal lover and often posts pictures with them on social media.
Anjali Ameer while holding a puppy

She received the UAE Golden Visa from the Dubai government in 2022.
Anjali Ameer while receiving the UAE Golden Visa

Anjali is a fitness enthusiast and frequently hits the gym. She also often meditates.
Anjali Ameer while meditating

Anjali loves travelling and often shares her travel experiences on social media.
A picture of Anjali Ameer from her trip to Dubai

She enjoys cooking and frequently posts her recipes on social media.
Anjali Ameer while cooking

Anjali also has a keen interest in photography.
Anjali Ameer while holding a camera