Punch My Face is a story that illustrates the dream of a young Indian woman. In the countryside, sport can be the only way to reach a better life. More than self-defence, boxing can be a passion for some Indian women. Every day, they train to fight against the patriarchal society of the country. Women boxers inspire strength and fearlessness.
Punch My Face is a the portrait of Meena Kumari who is a boxer, a daughter, a spouse, a mother and policewoman. She owns a buffalo. She is one of first woman boxer who has stepped out in the international stage. In the countryside of Haryana, she has spent hours and hours training to access her dream of a better life. She embodies the dream of many Indian girls.
Being a woman photographer living in India, it is important to show Indian women in another way.