Manohar Aich Age, Wiki and Bio

Manohar Aich

Quick Info

ProfessionBodybuilder
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth17/03/1912
Age112 years
BirthplaceDhamti, Comilla district, Bangladesh

Physical Stats & More

Height150 cm
Weight63 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Personal Life

HobbiesGymming
ReligionHindu

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
WifeJyotika Aich
Children
Daughter2
Son2

Family

FatherNot Known
MotherNot Known
Siblings
BrotherNot Known
SistersNot Known

Career

Boxing
Professional DebutIn 1942 with Royal Air Force
Coach/MentorReub Martin
Records
  • 1st Indian to win the Mr. Universe title in 1952
  • 1st Indian to win 3 gold medals in Asian Games
Career Turning PointWhen he participated in Mr. Universe competition in 1951

Favourites

Favourite FoodFish and lentils

Some Lesser Known Facts

Does not smoke
Does not drink alcohol
Started bodybuilding career in a time with very few gyms and fitness centers
Was runner-up in the 1951 Mr. Universe competition
Became the first Indian to win the Mr Universe competition in 1952
Won 3 golds in the Asian Games: 1951, 1954, 1958
Was on the cover of Health and Strength magazine in March 1956
Followed a simple diet including milk, fruits, vegetables, lentils, and fish
Joined politics in 1997 but did not win the seat
Received the Banga Bibhushan Award by the West Bengal Government in 2015
Practiced 90 minutes daily even when above 100 years of age