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Reetu Slatia: A Homemaker's Journey to Becoming a Professional Gamer

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Who is Blackbird?

Reetu Slatia, popular as Blackbird, is a 44-year-old gamer, who boasts a substantial following of over 3,50,000 on the streaming and gaming platform Rooter. 
 

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YouTube subscribers

Reetu Slatia has over 3.87 lakh subscribers on YouTube. Reportedly, she makes lakhs of rupees in a year.
 

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Being an inspiration

Reetu's journey to becoming a gamer from managing household responsibilities is nothing short of inspirational. This journey has given her the confidence to do what she likes.
 

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Education

Reetu Slatia, a resident of Jammu & Kashmir, pursued her studies till grade 12. Due to the lack of support from her parents, she could not pursue higher education.
 

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Reetu Slatia got married at the age of 20.

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Gaming interests

During the lockdown, Reetu Slatia saw her son playing BGMI, which sparked her interest in the game. Subsequently, her son introduced him to the world of gaming. 
 

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By the end of 2020, Reetu Slatia ventured into live game streaming.

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Family's support

Reetu Slatia expresses her gratitude for her family’s support. They encourage her gaming pursuits and ensure that she plays on the gaming platform without disturbance. 
 

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Challenges

Journey as a 44-year-old woman with multiple household responsibilities is not easy. Reetu Slatia has had to endure derogatory comments along the way. 
 

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Games

Reetu Slatia enjoys playing BGMI, Clash of Cans, and Free Fire Games. She earns approximately Rs 15 to 20 thousand per month. 
 

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Women gamers

According to media reports, there are 41 percent women gamers in India.

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