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Heidi Saadiya

b. 1999

First transgender journalist from Kerala

Journalist LGBTQ rights activist Television presenter
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About Heidi Saadiya

Born 1999. Heidi Saadiya is an Indian journalist, lGBTQ rights activist and television presenter.

Heidi Saadiya is a journalist, transgender rights activist and a YouTuber. She is known for being Kerala's first transgender national television newsreader on Kairali TV. Saadiya is the first trans woman journalism student in the state.

Early life Saadiya was born into an orthodox Muslim family at Chavakkad in Thrissur district of Kerala and she grew up in Ponnani, Malappuram.

Career Saadiya started her career as a trainee journalist on Kairali TV in August 2019.

Personal life In 2019, Saadiya began a romantic relationship with Atharv and he proposed marriage. On 26 January 2020, Saadiya married Atharv at TDM Hall in Ernakulam on the 71st Republic Day under the Special Marriage Act. The wedding was jointly organised by Sri Sathya Sai Orphanage Trust and Ernakulam NSS Karayogam.

In July 2022, Saadiya declared that the couple had divorced through her official YouTube channel.

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Important facts

Born
21 July 1999, Chettuva
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Journalist, LGBTQ rights activist, television presenter
Nationality
India
Education
Institute of Journalism, Thiruvananthapuram, Press Club, Thiruvananthapuram
Employers
Kairali TV
Also known as
Heidi Saadia

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Heidi Saadiya?

First transgender journalist from Kerala

When was Heidi Saadiya born?

Heidi Saadiya was born on 21 July 1999 in Chettuva.

What is Heidi Saadiya's occupation?

Heidi Saadiya is a journalist, lGBTQ rights activist and television presenter.

What nationality is Heidi Saadiya?

Heidi Saadiya is Indian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Heidi Saadiya

· Wikidata: Q113463148

· DBpedia: Heidi Saadiya

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