Indian professional squash player Dipika Pallikal Karthik turned 29 on September 21, 2020. While she is quite a fierce competitor on the court, she is equally fun-loving, romantic and adventurous off it. On her birthday, we look at some of her personal photos with husband Dinesh Karthik, solo photos and few pics with her friends. (All Pics/ Dipika Pallikal Karthik's Instagram)
Updated On: 2018-09-21 04:30 PM IST
Dipika Pallikal Karthik is a professional Indian squash player who has participated in Indian doubles as well as singles competitions.
In picture: Dipika Pallikal dons a sexy black swimsuit in this photoshoot
Dipika Pallikal Karthik is the first Indian female player to enter the top 10 for the PSA rankings in 2012. It has been her highest ranking to date.
Dipika Pallikal Karthik is the first Indian female player to enter the top 10 for the PSA rankings in 2012. It has been her highest ranking to date.
Dipika Pallikal was born in a Malayalam family in Chennai. Her parents are Sanjiv and Susan Pallikal. Her mother Susan is a former Indian women's cricketer.
Dipika Pallikal was born in a Malayalam family in Chennai. Her parents are Sanjiv and Susan Pallikal. Her mother Susan is a former Indian women's cricketer.
Dipika Pallikal first turned pro back in 2006. But it was after many ups and downs that the 27-year-old squash star began to find her rhythm in 2011.
Dipika Pallikal first turned pro back in 2006. But it was after many ups and downs that the 27-year-old squash star began to find her rhythm in 2011.
Dipika Pallikal Karthik came into the limelight after her performance at the World Squash Championships in 2012.
In pic: Dipika Pallikal in a cold shoulder dress at a shoot.
Dinesh Karthik and Dipika Pallikal were engaged in November 2013. The couple got married in traditional Christian and Hindu ceremonies on 18th and 20th August 2015 respectively.
In picture: Dipika Pallikal caught in a fun and candid moment on her wedding day
After citing inequality in prize money Dipika Pallikal Karthik refused to be part of the National Squash Championships from 2012-2015. It was only in 2016, that the equal prize money was agreed upon.
After citing inequality in prize money Dipika Pallikal Karthik refused to be part of the National Squash Championships from 2012-2015. It was only in 2016, that the equal prize money was agreed upon.
In picture: Dipika Pallikal with her husband and Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik on a yacht
In picture: Dipika Pallikal with her husband and Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik on a yacht
In picture: Dipika Pallikal with her husband and Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik
In picture: Dinesh Karthik and Dipika Pallikal during one of their vacations
In picture: Dinesh Karthik and Dipika Pallikal during one of their vacations
In picture: Dipika Pallikal and Dinesh Karthik during their Diwali celebrations.
In picture: Dipika Pallikal and Dinesh Karthik during their Diwali celebrations.
In picture: Dipika Pallikal in her saree for her Indian-styled wedding to Dinesh Karthik
In picture: Dipika Pallikal in her saree for her Indian-styled wedding to Dinesh Karthik
Dipika Pallikal is known for her doubles partnership with Joshna Chinappa.
Dipika Pallikal is known for her doubles partnership with Joshna Chinappa.
Dipika Pallikal Karthik is a Commonwealth Games gold medallist as well as a two-time silver medallist.
In picture: Dipika Pallikal poses in a bikini in a swimming pool
Dipika Pallikal Karthik is a Commonwealth Games gold medallist as well as a two-time silver medallist.
In picture: Dipika Pallikal poses in a bikini in a swimming pool
Dipika Pallikal Karthik has also won three bronze medals and a silver medal at the Asian Games. Dipka has a total of 11 titles in her squash career.
Two years later in 2014, Dipika Pallikal Karthik won the Padma Shri award.
In picture: Dipika Pallikal during a photoshoot for Vogue India
Two years later in 2014, Dipika Pallikal Karthik won the Padma Shri award.
In picture: Dipika Pallikal during a photoshoot for Vogue India
In 2012, Dipika Pallikal Karthik won the Arjuna Award.
In 2012, Dipika Pallikal Karthik won the Arjuna Award.
Dipika Pallikal shared this photo from one of her holidays with Dinesh Karthik and wrote. 'Whisked away by the husband to this heavenly place #dpdkadventures #beachsunwinerepeat!'
In picture: Dipika Pallikal rocks this black and silver saree just before she attends an event
In picture: Dipika Pallikal gets her cute quotient on in a traditional salwar kameez
In picture: Dipika Pallikal gets her cute quotient on in a traditional salwar kameez
In picture: Dipika Pallikal looks dazzling in this pink ghagra choli
In picture: Dipika Pallikal looks dazzling in this pink ghagra choli
In picture: Dipika Pallikal sports shades and shorts during her vacation in Maldives
In picture: Dipika Pallikal sports shades and shorts during her vacation in Maldives
In picture: Dipika Pallikal showing off her ear-rings and her hairdo
In picture: Dipika Pallikal showing off her ear-rings and her hairdo
In picture: Dipika Pallikal poses with a friend during a holiday
In picture: Dipika Pallikal poses with a friend during a holiday
In picture: Dipika Pallikal in a cool pose with her friend during a holiday
In picture: Dipika Pallikal in a cool pose with her friend during a holiday
In picture: Dipika Pallikal and her close friend in Maldives
In picture: Dipika Pallikal and her close friend in Maldives
In picture: Dipika Pallikal poses with her pet dog
