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EXCLUSIVE: Sumo Didi director Jayant Rohatgi on showing Hetal Dave’s journey, says ‘Her story strengthened my belief in the film’
Sumo Didi is based on the real-life story of Hetal Dave, India’s first and only professional female sumo wrestler. A young Hetal faces constant body-shaming, societal judgment, and pressure from family members who want her to lose weight and get married rather than pursue sports. By chance, Hetal discovers the unconventional world of sumo wrestling and decides to make it her calling. Now in an exclusive interview with Pinkvilla, director Jayant Rohatgi spoke at length about his approach t…
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