Bio/Wiki
| Profession | Indian Para-Athlete |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Kendriya Vidyalaya, Fort William, Calcutta |
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| College/University | Sophia College, Ajmer, Rajasthan |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign | Libra |
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| Hometown | Sonipat, Haryana |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Political Inclination | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 27 June 1989 |
Family
| Husband | Bikram Singh (Indian Army Officer) | ||
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| Father | Balkrishan Nagpal (Indian Army Personnel) | ||
| Mother | Veena Nagpal | ||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| Deepa Malik has been honored with the Khel Ratna, Padma Shri, and Arjuna Award. | |
| Diagnosed with a spine tumor at the tender age of 5. | |
| At 36, she made a career switch towards sports. | |
| She has excelled in various adventure sports. | |
| Deepa is known for her passion for motorbiking. | |
| She holds the distinction of being the first physically disabled person in India to receive a rally license. | |
| In 2008, Deepa swam against the current in the Yamuna River, earning a place in the Limca Book of Records. | |
| She actively contributed to the formulation of the 12th five-year plan on Physical Education & Sports. | |
| Deepa Malik serves as the brand ambassador for NMDC's 'Clean India' initiative. | |
| A biopic is set to be released about Deepa Malik's remarkable life. |
