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Polio Survivor Credits Dabangg for Fitness Journey
18 Aug
Summary
- Para-powerlifter Jhandu Kumar was inspired by Salman Khan's Dabangg.
- Kumar contracted polio at age five but pursued bodybuilding.
- He won a medal at the Commonwealth Games in the heavyweight category.
Commonwealth Games medalist Jhandu Kumar has shared a unique source of inspiration for his bodybuilding career: Salman Khan's portrayal in the 2010 film Dabangg.
Kumar, who was diagnosed with polio at the age of five, found significant motivation in a climactic scene from Dabangg. The revelation of Khan's muscular physique during that moment ignited Kumar's desire to develop his own biceps, triceps, and chest, marking the beginning of his dedicated gym regimen.
His journey from overcoming childhood polio to achieving success on the Commonwealth Games stage was recently detailed during an appearance on Kaun Banega Crorepati. Kumar's narrative underscores Salman Khan's enduring impact as a fitness icon for many athletes and fans.
