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Monday, March 19, 2012

Former Mr Universe celebrates his 100th birthday


 Manohar Aich(DOB March 17,1912)was born in Dhamti Village in Comilla District(now in Bangladesh) won the Mr Universe title in 1952, has just turned 100

He was also a 3 times Asian Games Gold Medalist in Body Building.He was given the name "Pocket Hercules'' . His chest measured 54 inches (140 cm) with a waist of 23 inches (58 cm).

Manohar Aich, who is 4ft 11in (150cm) tall, overcame many hurdles – including grinding poverty and a stint in jail – to succeed as a bodybuilder.
His children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren gathered with him at his home in Kolkata to celebrate his birthday.

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