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BoxTalks | Episode #10 | Gujju Razak - No regrets, still playing


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Can climbing truly heal? In this episode with Gaurav 'Gujju' Jagadish, that is the central question. Gujju opens up about a deeply traumatic life event - his wife Kala's suicide - and how climbing helped him cope.   

As a climber, Gujju brings a LOT to the table - he's an incredibly passionate boulderer; an example of someone around whom communities build themselves. He's been responsible for kickstarting bouldering activity in newer areas around Bangalore. He's also the founder of Bangalore's newest bouldering gym, Let's Play Climbing. Very importantly, he sees beauty in climbing in a deeper, redemptive way that has repeatedly been informed by his life's trajectory.   

Topics in this episode: 

  1. His introduction to climbing 
  2. Feeling isolated by the climbing community  
  3. Meeting Kala, his wife 
  4. The stigma against relationships 
  5. Kala's suicide  
  6. How climbing and the community helped him cope 
  7. The impact of the event on Krishna, his son 
  8. The story behind Let's Play Climbing, his bouldering gym  
  9. What makes him a community figure?  Our deepest thanks to Gaurav for trusting us with such delicate and personal subject matter. We hope you find value in the episode.   Tell us what you think.

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