Dive into this inspiring and emotional conversation with Ritu Phogat, the face of Indian MMA & Wrestling, as she opens up about her journey from the Phogat Akhada to the international fighting stage.In this exclusive episode of the Shallu Nisha Podcast, Ritu shares the truth behind the Dangal movie, her father’s strict training, motherhood challenges, gender inequality in sports, mental battles, media controversies, and the real struggles behind becoming a world-class athlete.From discipline, motivation, sports politics, failures, aggression, competitors, MMA vs Wrestling, to her personal life—this episode delivers wisdom, courage and raw emotions every Indian athlete can relate to.If you’re someone who loves sports, fitness, motivation, women empowerment, success stories, or simply want to understand what it takes to become a champion—this conversation is a must-watch!
Timestamps 00:00:00 :00 - Promo & Introduction00:09:19 :07 - Dangal Movie00:10:56 :14 - Career & Family00:12:34 :24 - Challenge when Delivered baby00:15:51 :24 - Veg vs Non-veg00:16:17 :10 - Training before & After Delivery00:18:33 :23 - Phogat Families, The Brave Family00:22:56 :06 - Movie vs Reality, The Father's Rudeness00:24:29 :16 - In Fight by choice? Missed childhood fun?00:27:08 :15 - Parenting tips for kids?00:33:07 :17 - Father Daughter Love00:34:46 :17 - Reality of Dangal Movie & how it happened00:38:24 :18 - Aamir Khan00:41:46 :02 - Difference btw Then & Now Generation00:47:58 :19 - What's important to win, World Championship00:53:33 :05 - About Phogat's Father00:58:37 :10 - Diet of Phogat Sisters by Father01:03:01 :12 - Politics in Sports, Sports Minister, Govt.01:09:19 :09 - Motivation, Inspiration01:13:03 :03 - Appeal Letter to PMO for Support01:14:47 :20 - Demotivation01:15:17 :06 - Gender Eqality, Internation vs National Trainer01:16:43 :08 - Thought of Quit01:17:33 :05 - Mentally Reset when failed fight01:21:47 :21 - Aggression During Match01:22:53 :16 - Competitor01:23:44 :21 - Vinish Phogat Case, 100 gm01:27:04 :17 - Father at marriage time01:28:54 :01 - Indian Sports Media on Controversy & other Issues01:30:15 :14 - Routine01:30:52 :24 - Learning from Other Athlete01:31:36 :06 - 1 Day Sports Minister, 1st call after winning01:32:52 :03 - Personal Relations, Husband, Mother in Law01:39:13 :07 - Little Phogat01:39:41 :00 - Social Media Importance, trolls01:42:32 :10 - Pati Patni Panga, Rise n Fall01:42:32 :10 - Ritu Phogat's Best n Worst01:42:32 :10 - When Phogat Sisters on Media01:45:53 :12 - Round 1 - Wrestling or MMA01:50:50 :10 - Rising Haryana in Music01:52:52 :02 - Bigg Boss Offer, Kapil Sharma, Dangal Movie01:59:20 :21 - Tattoo