Savita Gupta, a single-parent, passionate learner, hardworking beautician, and a joyful solo traveler, is truly an inspiration to all the women out there. “Hard days in life are difficult to forget but only difficult days make you grow and be a better person,” – says Savita Gupta.
Savita Gupta in Interview with Hatke Story
What inspired you to be a self-sustained woman?
Savita Gupta – I think time teaches you everything. My real journey in life started when I got divorced. It was a love marriage, and I never thought we would get separated, especially after two children. That was an adamant phase of my life. I was shattered and didn’t know how I would live the rest of my life without my husband. Those were rough days, and I was having the responsibility of my children. My love for them was my driving force.
What do you consider your strength in this challenging period?
Savita Gupta – My children are my strength. Whenever I look at them, I want to work even harder for their better future. In 1994, I started my boutique in Bhopal after the divorce and had continued running it for 23 years. Earlier, I was never this devoted to working, but I realized how important it is to work after the separation. I always wanted to work to provide for my two children. They are my real strength in my life.
Wasn’t it challenging to work, study and look after children at the same time?
Savita Gupta – During my fashion course at NIFT, things became more difficult. Harday was around two years old, and Harshi was 3. I was also running a salon simultaneously, which was very important for us. So working, studying, and earning that too with two growing children was not an easy task.
How did you manage all these things?
Savita Gupta – It sure wasn’t easy. My day used to start at 4 am and end at night. Both of my children were under-18 national boxers. So first at 6 am I used to go with them for the boxing training, and then I drop them to school, then attend my classes, pick them and then start to work in my parlor.
How did you manage to give time to your children?
Savita Gupta – I never wanted them to feel the absence of their father. So I always tried to spend quality time with them. I never missed any parent-teacher meeting in their school. I worked in boutiques only while in school or studying and always tried to be a part of all essential things in their lives.
Harday, my son, is a big foodie, so I always believe in giving them home-cooked food. Honestly, before Harday I know nothing about cooking. But after he was born, I started learning cooking, and now I give cooking classes from time to time. I don’t think a mother wants anything but to see her children happy. So I give them mental support as much as I can.
What was the most challenging phase of your life?
Savita Gupta – In 2002, I thought of making my own house on a plot I owned. I sold out everything in Bhopal and built my house. That house was comparatively huge, but my business was entirely in the loss. I never thought of it. Those were the darkest days in our lives. There were days when we didn’t have enough money to satisfy our hunger. I sold that house, and we shifted to a smaller one. I started my boutique again. For three years, I struggled with my business. But as they say, ‘with time, everything turns to be good,’ our black clouds also flew away.
You are a solo traveler. When did you start solo traveling?
Savita Gupta – I love to travel since my childhood. When I was a child, my grandma and I visited several places in India. But after the divorce, it became difficult to travel. Responsibilities never let me fly for 10-15 years. For every mother, their children come first, so I kept all my desires aside. But when they grew up and our situation became stable, I started to travel again. I enjoy traveling alone; I visited cities like Mumbai, Goa, Odisha, Chandigarh, and many more states in India. Recently, I visited Gopalpur Beach in Odisha. I must say Gopalpur has one of the cleanest and beautiful beaches in India.
You are a woman who loves to learn and work. What, according to you, is the most exemplary work you have done?
Savita Gupta – I think one of the best work I did in my life is starting my own NGO, ‘Aparajita.’ In our NGO, we give training to girl children and ladies who couldn’t afford to live. A friend of mine suggested I start an NGO together. We started it in Bhopal. It is one of the best experiences of my life. I still get calls from the women in that NGO. Many of them are running their parlor in Bhopal. Seeing somebody doing well in life because of you gives a different kind of peace to your heart.
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