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Boxing champion Sarjubala Devi redefines the rules of glam and goes without make-up!

Hindustan Times | By
Sep 08, 2018 10:09 PM IST

From fighting suicidal tendencies to become the next Mary Kom, Sarjubala shares her journey in an exclusive chat

For someone built on such tiny lines, 5’ tall boxer Samjetsabam Sarjubala Devi certainly packs a punch. Not only when she does her job in the ring – she’s won the national boxing championship in her category four times, achieved the gold at the AIBA World Youth Boxing Championships in 2011, the silver at the Women World Boxing Championship in 2014, and has made it through the Asian Games in Jakarta up to the quarter finals – but also with her large heart and generosity of spirit. Because while she may not have come home with a medal this time, many of her teammates in the Indian contingent have, and far from feeling sorry for herself, Sarju is in the mood to celebrate. After all, when one Indian wins, all Indians are victors.

Samjetsabam Sarjubala Devi has won the national boxing championship four times (Styling: Shamali Singh; make-up and hair: Vidya Tikari Studio; location courtesy: Hyatt Regency Delhi)(Shivamm Paathak)
Samjetsabam Sarjubala Devi has won the national boxing championship four times (Styling: Shamali Singh; make-up and hair: Vidya Tikari Studio; location courtesy: Hyatt Regency Delhi)(Shivamm Paathak)
Sarju admits to loving clothes, but never having worn a dress in her life (Dress, from a collection at Sarojini market; metallic cuff, Rohit Gandhi + Rahul Khanna; choker, H&M; shoes, Zara;clutch, Christian Louboutin) (Shivamm Paathak)
Sarju admits to loving clothes, but never having worn a dress in her life (Dress, from a collection at Sarojini market; metallic cuff, Rohit Gandhi + Rahul Khanna; choker, H&M; shoes, Zara;clutch, Christian Louboutin) (Shivamm Paathak)
“I have never worn a dress in my life, leave alone something so feminine!”
Celebrities and make-up enthusiasts share tips on sporting the no make-up look
Celebrities and make-up enthusiasts share tips on sporting the no make-up look
Sarju began boxing at the age of 13 (Gown, H&M;shoes, Christian Louboutin; earrings, ring and necklace, Rockabella) (Shivamm Paathak)
Sarju began boxing at the age of 13 (Gown, H&M;shoes, Christian Louboutin; earrings, ring and necklace, Rockabella) (Shivamm Paathak)
“I lost all interest in life after my sister Sunibala committed suicide…in fact, I started showing suicidal tendencies myself!”
Celebrities and make-up enthusiasts share tips on sporting the no make-up look
Celebrities and make-up enthusiasts share tips on sporting the no make-up look
Sarju doesn’t like make-up so much, but takes pride in having great skin (Shirt and pants, Zara;shoes, Christian Louboutin; neck tie, Rockabella) (Shivamm Paathak)
Sarju doesn’t like make-up so much, but takes pride in having great skin (Shirt and pants, Zara;shoes, Christian Louboutin; neck tie, Rockabella) (Shivamm Paathak)
“I decided to colour my hair gold as a constant reminder of what I was aiming for at the Asian Games”
Celebrities and make-up enthusiasts share tips on sporting the no make-up look
Celebrities and make-up enthusiasts share tips on sporting the no make-up look
“Women are the real backbone of any set up and we must offer them a life of dignity”
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