India's Unsung Heroes

Manohar Aich, a body builder from Kolkata who recently celebrated his birth centenary, for healthy mind and longevity:

Manohar Aich was also felicitated at the function by Dr Kalam for healthy mind and longevity. Manohar is an Indian bodybuilder. He was born in Comilla District (now Bangladesh) in a remote village named Dhamti. He presently lives in Kolkata. He won the Mr. Universe - Group III championship in 1952. He has also been a three-time Asian Games gold medalist in body building. Being only 4 feet 11 inches tall, he was given the title "Pocket Hercules".

In 1942, he joined the Royal Air Force under India’s British colonial rulers and it was there that he began his persistent pursuit of body building.

He recently turned 100, and said that happiness and a life without tensions is the key to his longevity.  Manohar overcame many hurdles, including grinding poverty and a stint in prison, to achieve body building glory.