Deepa Malik Unfiltered: Paralympics, Politics & Her Fight for India | Independence Day 2025 Special
In this deeply moving and powerful Independence Day Special episode, as India celebrates its 79th year of freedom, we sat down with Deepa Malik, a woman with patriotism and optimism so high that even we felt it in the room. A true flagbearer who has made our nation proud on multiple global platforms and brought home medals that inspired millions.
The first Indian woman to ever win a medal at the Paralympic Games, Deepa ji created history by winning a Silver Medal in Shotput F53 at Rio 2016 and has since become a Padma Shri, Khel Ratna & Arjuna Award winner.
In this episode, we spoke about her journey of extraordinary courage, from battling a spinal tumour and paralysis at the age of 5, to facing another turning point at 25, to then becoming a champion para-athlete, biker, swimmer, car rallyist, entrepreneur, social activist, and motivational speaker. We spoke about -
Living with disability and spirit of life
India’s accessibility infrastructure
Olympics vs Paralympics
Her first medal moment
Meeting PM Narendra Modi
Her Autobiography - Bring It On
This conversation is about courage, patriotism, and an unshakable belief in possibilities. Whether you are an aspiring sportsperson, someone facing life’s toughest battles, or simply looking for hope, Deepa ji’s story will stay with you!
👉 What inspired you the most? Tell us in the comments!
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Disclaimer: This video is intended solely for educational purposes and opinions shared by the guest are her personal views. We do not seek to defame or harm any person/brand/product mentioned in the video. Our goal is to provide information to help audience make informed choices.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - BTS
0:46 - Precap
2:48 - Introduction - Deepa Malik Ji
5:08 - Fighting Disability for Paralympic Medal
13:41 - Representing India as a Para Athlete
23:04 - Para Facilities: Then vs Now
27:15 - First Medal Memory
36:10 - Meeting PM Narendra Modi
40:27 - Olympics vs Paralympics
42:19 - Advice to Young Para Athletes
45:58 - A Message to PM Modi
50:13 - From Childhood to Champion
54:23 - Overcoming Demotivation
59:28 - Mocked for Disability?
1:07:00 - “Why Me and Why Again?”
1:09:44 - Mental Health of Divyangs
1:15:49 - Deepa Ji’s 99 Medals of Victory
1:20:22 - Deepa Malik’s Biggest Fear
1:28:53 - Paralympics Classification & Selection Process
1:31:10 - Infrastructural Changes needed for Para Athletes
1:34:28 - Cost of Reaching Paralympics
1:36:49 - Pre-Competition Feelings
1:38:27 - Shaking the Canadian World Champion
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