Hali Charan Narzary | Rice Fields to Football Stadiums | Roots to Boots - Episode 12 🇮🇳

Hali Charan Narzary grew up working in rice fields. In a small village in Assam, football wasn't a career plan. It was something he squeezed into the little free time he had between school and helping his family. Sometimes he would sneak away from work, lie to his mother, and run off to play local tournaments. What started as a love for the game slowly became something bigger. A free pair of boots. A club willing to give him a chance. An India jersey he never thought he would wear. In this episode of Roots to Boots, Hali reflects on growing up in Assam, representing India, playing across the country, overcoming injuries, winning the ISL, and why the hunger to compete still burns after more than 15 years in professional football. Roots to Boots is a Sportfolio original series that explores the journeys of Indian footballers — where they started, what shaped them, and where they’re headed. We're putting out new stories from the Indian football community EVERY FRIDAY. Make sure to subscribe! 🫵 Watch Travellers Guide to Indian Football -    • Travellers Guide to Indian Football 🇮🇳 | S...   Get In Touch! 📩 Hali Charan Narzary:   / halinarzary19   Ashish Kothari:   / ashbytheball   Sportfolio Productions:   / sportfolioproductions   #RootsToBoots #indianfootball Chapters: 0:00 - Welcome to Roots to Boots 1:14 - Growing up in Assam 4:09 - Playing To Earn a Pair of Boots 7:32 - Story Behind Hali's Celebrations 13:21 - The Diamond Harbour Experience 15:28 - Fans In Different Regions 16:21 - Important People & National Team 21:46 - Versatility in Modern Football 23:01 - Hali's Approach to Coaching & Advice 25:45 - Future Plans Tags: hali charan narzary, hali narzary, hali charan nazary, halicharan narzary, halicharan nazary, roots to boots, roots to boots podcast, indian football podcast, indian football interview, indian football stories, indian football, indian national football team, team india football, blue tigers, assam football, football in assam, assam footballers, indian football journey, indian football documentary, indian football legends, indian football winger, indian football culture, indian football community, hyderabad fc, hyderabad fc isl champions, isl final penalty, indian super league, isl india, north east football, northeast united fc, mohun bagan, mohun bagan super giant, dempo sc, bengaluru fc, diamond harbour fc, i league india, football stories india, indian football youtube, football podcast india, sportfolio, sportfolio productions, bodo land, bodo-kachari family, assam, india, india football history, indian football motivation, grassroots football india, football journey, football struggle story, india jersey, indian football inspiration, football in villages, football dreams india