Mallika Sagar
Mallika Sagar | |
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| Born | August 3, 1975 Bombay, India |
| Occupation(s) | Auctioneer, art collector |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Known for | First Indian woman auctioneer at Christie's; first female auctioneer for Pro Kabaddi League and Indian Premier League |
Mallika Sagar (born 3 August 1975 in Bombay) is a prominent Indian auctioneer and art collector.
Biography
As a teenager, Sagar was motivated by reading about a female auctioneer, which inspired her to pursue a profession in auctioneering.
Career
Sagar earned her degree in art history from Bryn Mawr College located in Philadelphia. In 2001, she joined the New York branch of the global auction house Christie's, where she became the first Indian woman to serve as an auctioneer. Her expertise lies in modern art, and she has also been associated with Pundole's Art Galleries based in Mumbai.
Her introduction to sports-related auctions occurred in 2021 when she conducted the player auction for the Pro Kabaddi League, becoming the league’s first female auctioneer. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she was invited as a backup auctioneer for the 2021 Indian Premier League. Subsequently, she led the first-ever auction for the Women's Premier League (cricket) in 2023. In 2024, Sagar succeeded Hugh Edmeades as the official auctioneer for the Indian Premier League auction held in Dubai, making her the IPL's inaugural female auctioneer. Later that year, she was chosen to preside over the 2025 Indian Premier League mega auction scheduled in Jeddah.