SaralnamaLara Raj, an Indian-American queer pop star, won her first MTV Video Music Award on in New York as part of the global girl group Katseye. Born, Lara proudly embraces her Tamil heritage through bindis, nose rings, and an Om pendant. She joined Katseye in 2023 after a grueling survival show. The group's multicultural lineup includes members from six countries. Their single 'Touch' became a breakout hit, leading to the VMA win. Lara came out as queer earlier this year, inspiring many fans. She champions brown and queer representation in pop music. Katseye is now preparing for their second world tour, with Lara hinting at possible solo projects in the future. (Updated 8 Sep 2025, 20:10 IST; source: link)
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- Lara Raj, an Indian-American queer pop star, won her first MTV Video Music Award on in New York as part of the global girl group Katseye
- Born, Lara proudly embraces her Tamil heritage through bindis, nose rings, and an Om pendant
- She joined Katseye in 2023 after a grueling survival show