Deepa Malik

Deepa Malik (born 30 September 1970) is an Indian athlete. She is a paraplegic. She has won numerous accolades for her participation in various adventure sports. Whether it is swimming against the strong Yamuna current, or riding a special bike or even taking a shot at the Paralympic Games, she has done it all. She has won bronze medal in Women's Javelin Throw. She has got nominated in Limca Book of Records for her swimming records. She is associated with Himalayan Motorsports Association (H.M.A.) and Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (F.M.S.C.I.). She has done 8 day, 1700-km drive in minus degree temperatures. Even on an altitude of 18000 feet with oxygen shortage, she was able to sustain it all. It was - Raid De Himalaya. This journey covers many difficult paths including remote Himalayas, Leh, Shimla and Jammu.

Achievement

women's shot put at the 2011 IPC Athletics World Championships

See Also

Deepa

Deepa (hindi : दीपा) is a Hindu/Sanskrit Indian popular feminine given name, which means "lamp" and "light".

Notable people named Deepa

Notable people named Dipa

Deepa (album)

Deepa is the third studio album by new jack swing group Troop released by Atlantic Records on June 2, 1992. Includes the #1 R&B hit Sweet November written by Babyface.

Reception

Track listing

Personnel

Unni Mary

Unni Mary is a film actress and producer who works mainly in Malayalam films. She has also worked in Kannada, Telugu, Tamil films, where she acted under the screen name Deepa.

Personal life

Unnimary was born to Augustine Fernandez and Victoria on 12 March 1962. She had her primary education from St.Teresa's Convent School, Ernakulam. She has a brother, Joseph Martin. She learned classical dance at the age of 3. Her mother owned a ballet troupe and she performed in many stages in India and abroad.

She married Rejoy, a Professor at St Alberts college, Ernakulam on 12 March 1982, and they have a son, Nirmal. Their son Nirmal is married to Ranjini and they have a son, Rihan.

Filmography

Malayalam

Tamil

Telugu

Kannada

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