Keyaa Banerji, a young powerlifter who recently made headlines with her achievements, speaks exclusively to NDTV about her journey into the sport and what motivated her to take up powerlifting. She recalls her two-year journey to the podium and the overwhelming response she received, including messages from young girls inspired by her story. In the interview, Banerji also opens up about facing online trolling and sexual harassment, including the use of AI-generated images targeting her. She speaks about caste discrimination, her identity as a proud Bengali, and why she does not want to be stereotyped. Banerji holds a BSc in Psychology from Ashoka University.
