– Born in early 1900s, Aligarh, India– Raised in a wrestling family– Defied societal expectations by training in wrestling from a young age
Breaking the Mold
– Active in the 1940s and 50– Achieved over 300 victorie– Famous win against a Russian wrestler in under 2 minute– Gained national recognition through media coverage
A Career of Triumph
– Pioneered women's participation in a male-dominated sport– Publicly challenged male wrestler– Offered marriage to any man who could defeat her–
Challenging the Status Quo
– Celebrated as a national icon in India– Paved the way for future generations of female wrestler– Her story continues to inspire aspiring athletes to break barrier