Life lessons from a Bollywood Stuntwoman | Geeta Tandon | TEDxBocconiUMumbai

We believe our life is a roller coaster ride, and at times when we face struggle, we wonder ways in which the struggle would end. Ms. Tandon, being India’s first Bollywood Stuntwoman, talks about her literal roller coaster life and shares some tips that have worked with her.

Geeta Tandon was born and brought up in Mumbai. Though her roots originate from Punjab, along with her extended family, she is a Mumbaikar at heart. She also follows the Maharashtrian culture. Ms. Tandon works as a Stuntwoman in the Bollywood industry. A brave heart, she has done multiple dangerous and risky stunts without fear. Moreover, she has performed stunts for not only actresses but also actors. Geeta has been associated with movies like ‘Udta Punjab,’ ‘Jazbaa,’ ‘Singham 2,’ ‘De Dana Dan,’ ‘Chennai Express,’ ‘Himmatwala,’ and the like in her career spanning over a decade. In addition, she has also performed test stunts for multiple seasons of ‘Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi.’
Geeta, after a failed marriage, proudly adopted her father’s surname, Tandon. And having not stopped at the face of adversities, has created her own image in the Bollywood industry. In the future, she also plans to establish an institution which shall aid to lone girls and women in achieving their dreams.

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