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Glorious Luna is the stage name of Suruj Rajkhowa[1], an Indian drag performer, model[2], and actor[3][4]. They are a prominent figure in India’s contemporary drag and fashion scene, known for their work across runway, editorial, and nightlife spaces.


Born
Suruj Rajkhowa

Assam
KnownforModel, drag artist, fashion designer
Notable workElle Beauty List, GQ Cool List, Femmina Face
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Suruj Rajkhowa

Assam
Known forModel, drag artist, fashion designer
Notable workElle Beauty List, GQ Cool List, Femmina Face
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Rajkhowa,[5] who is originally from Assam, India, has been active in the modeling industry for over 15 years. Over the course of their career, they have worked with several major fashion platforms, including Lakmé Fashion Week and Blenders Pride Glassware Fashion NXT, and have collaborated with designers such as Gaurav Gupta , Viven Westwood ,Tarun Tahilian, and Amit Agarwal Their presence in both mainstream fashion and alternative performance spaces has contributed to increased visibility for queer and non-binary artists within the industry.[6][7]

As a drag performer under the name Glorious Luna, their work spans live performance, visual media, and nightlife culture. They have been associated with prominent queer events and venues, including organizing at IT Ball[8][9] and The Death Gala[10], held at spaces such as Soho House and antiSOCIAL (Mumbai)[11]. Their performances often combine costume, makeup, and character-based storytelling[12], situating drag as both artistic expression and cultural commentary[13][14].

Rajkhowa[15] has also been part of drag collectives Haus of Luna[16], which feature several notable drag artists in India. In addition to performance, they have worked extensively in drag modeling, appearing in editorial shoots and digital campaigns that foreground drag as a visual and cultural practice[17].

They have been featured in fashion and lifestyle publications and were included in the Grazia Cool List 2023[18], recognizing their influence in contemporary culture. Beyond performance and modeling, Rajkhowa has contributed to community-building initiatives aimed at increasing representation for LGBTQIA+ individuals in creative industries.[19]Rajkhowa has been named into GQ Cool List, Elle Beauty Awards Jury, Vogue Best dressed and Icon of the year.[20]Welcome Your Weekend With Kitty Su Mumbai's 7th Anniversary Celebration[21]

Alongside queer activist Nin Kala, they co-founded Current Management[22], an agency focused on representing queer talent in the fields of art and fashion. The initiative was developed in response to the lack of institutional support and opportunities for LGBTQIA+ practitioners in mainstream media.[23][24]

Rajkhowa identifies as non-binary, and their work is situated within broader efforts to expand visibility, representation, and access for queer artists in India’s fashion and performance landscapes.[25][19]Rajkhowa has been an active queer voice in fashion and modeling and been covered as a leading model for ELLE, Gracia,Vogue India and Femmina.[19][26][27]

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