Discover the inspiring journey of Mallika Sagar, who has shattered glass ceilings as the IPL's inaugural female auctioneer. From her passion for cricket to making waves in the male-dominated realm of sports auctions, learn about the trailblazer who is rewriting history. Join us as we delve into Mallika's remarkable story and the impact of her presence in the cricketing world.
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00:00 In the grand tapestry of life, some dream and some redefine.
00:06 Meet Mallika Sagar, a woman from the bustling streets of Mumbai who dared to dream and is
00:11 now poised to redefine history.
00:14 Her journey into the world of auctioneering began as a teenage dream, sparked by the pages
00:19 of a book featuring a female auctioneer.
00:22 Fast forward three decades and Mallika stands at the pinnacle of her career, making history
00:27 as the first female auctioneer at the Indian Premier League's 2024 auction in Dubai.
00:34 Sagar was born into a business family in the capital of India's Maharashtra state and has
00:39 lived in the city since her return from the United States, where she graduated with a
00:44 degree in the history of art.
00:46 Now, a specialist in modern art and an auctioneer at a privately owned Mumbai-based auction
00:51 house, she has long been a path-breaker on the global art auctioneering circuit.
00:57 In 2001, she became the first female auctioneer of Indian origin at the international art
01:02 and luxury business, Christie's.
01:05 Sagar takes over the reins from former IPL auctioneer, Edmaids, who conducted four IPL
01:10 auctions from 2019 through to 2022.
01:14 She credits Edmaids with introducing her to the Indian sports auctioneering landscape.
01:18 In a conversation at her Mumbai office, Mallika shares that auctioneering is not about gender
01:24 but about responsibility and skills.
01:27 Her transition from the art world to the sports arena was not without its challenges.
01:32 But Mallika embraced the unknown delving into the pro kabaddi league and then making her
01:36 mark in the women's premier league.
01:39 So, what does it take to make a good auctioneer?
01:42 According to Mallika, the 48-year-old woman, "Depending on what you are selling, you have
01:48 to dream the mechanics of the auctioneering process and blend it with the math, theatre
01:53 and drama, all wrapped up in a smile."
01:56 - Mallika Sagar, IPL Auctioneer, India.