[13] She is an amateur semi-classical Kathak dancer, a yoga practitioner and a tattoo artist.
[9] She took counselling and hormonal therapy[14] in preparation for her transition to a trans woman and underwent surgery and medical treatment.
In 2019, she won Miss Transqueen title[15] and earned the chance to represent India.
[17] Vanajakshi began as flowerseller in her village to support her family before becoming a full-fledged entrepreneur, dancer, tattoo artist and actor.
[13] After becoming popular through the reality show 'Super Queens',[19] she made her debut in acting in the film UI directed by well-known director Upendra,[18] In the reality show Bigg Boss Kannada 10, she achieved two milestones, the captaincy of the house and 'Kicchana Chappale', the appreciation of actor Kiccha Sudeep, who is the host.