We always hear the names of foreign bodybuilders whenever we talk about bodybuilding. It’s a lesser known fact that there are some great bodybuilders who are from India. And they are making our country proud by winning tons of medals in the tournaments. We don’t idolize bodybuilding like we do cricket but it indeed is a great thing. Bodybuilding is truly an art. It seems easy to a lot of people. However, they don’t know the vigorous training that the people below go through to become India’s best bodybuilders and competing with the bodybuilders of various other countries.
Let’s learn about the top 10 bodybuilders of India
- Murali Kumar
He has won the title of Mr India in 2013 and 2014. He started off his bodybuilding career at the age of 25. Today, he is one of the best bodybuilders in the country.
- Sangram Chougule
He is a Pune based electrical engineer. He won the title of Mr Universe in the 2012 world Bodybuilding championship. His diet consists of a variety of nutritious food items.
- Rajendran Mani
He won the titles of MrIndia and Champion of champions eight times. He is considered as the most successful bodybuilder from India. He started his career as a bodybuilder after serving the Indian Airforce for 15 years.
- SuhasKhamkar
He comes from the family of bodybuilders. And he has won countless titles. He started his journey of bodybuilding after completing his studies. He won a lot of titles many times.
- Amit Chhetri
He won the Champions Federation cup 2013. He is a Gorkha bodybuilder. He was chosen as one of the best bodybuilders in the weight categories of 95 to 100 Kg.
- Varinder Singh Ghuman
He is a pure vegetarian. It shows that all bodybuilders do not eat non-veg to maintain their body. He became really popular when he was selected by Hollywood star Arnold Schwarzenegger for promoting his health care supplements in the Asian region. He is no way behind others in winning titles.
- Ankur Sharma
He is Delhi based who has won loads of titles like Mr India 2012 and 2013. He is called the most energetic bodybuilders since he is always charged up and hard work is in his blood.
- Hira Lal
He is also vegetarian just like Varinder Singh. He has won Mr World title in 2011. Looking at him, one can say without a doubt that non-veg food is not that essential for building the body as it is thought to be.
- Neeraj Kumar
He has won the title of Mr India in 2013. He is one of the most talented and hard-working bodybuilders in India. He brought many laurels to India.
- Ashish Sakharkar
He is from Maharashtra. He has been awarded many titles for his state as well for the country. He is regarded as one of the icons of India. His body is the body that other bodybuilders want to achieve.