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Famous For | His viral video, which was posted by filmmaker Vinod Kapri on Twitter. In the video, Pradeep can be seen running with a backpack on his shoulders. When Vinod offered him a ride to his home, he declined the offer and said that he runs approximately 10 km every night from his workplace at McDonald's in sec-16, Noida to his home in Barola, Noida to practice for his selection in the Indian Army. |
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Physical Stats & More
Height | 5' 8" (173 cm) |
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Eye Color | Black |
Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
Hometown | Almora, Uttarakhand |
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Family
Siblings | Brother - Pankaj (elder) |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
Pradeep and his elder brother Pankaj reside in village Barola, Noida. | |
His parents currently live in Almora, Uttarakhand. | |
Pradeep's mother is hospitalized, and his father is caring for her. | |
He runs at night because he wakes up early to cook breakfast before work, leaving little time for practice. | |
Pradeep has been praised by notable figures like Manish Sisodiya and General Satish Dua. | |
Atul Kasbekar gifted Pradeep a sports kit including running shoes, apparel, and a Puma backpack. | |
As a child, Pradeep was inspired by soldier stories, motivating his career choice. | |
After his video became popular, Pradeep received an outpouring of support and well-wishes. | |
During an interview at a news studio, Pradeep was asked to run, sparking criticism on social media. |