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Bholu Pehalwan – The mighty wrestler of ‘50s

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Haji Manzoor Hussain, known as Bholu Pehlwan, was the most famous wrestler of his time. Bholu’s name was listed in the history of Pehalwaan-baazi (traditional wrestling). He belonged to a Gujjar GAMA wrestling family from Amritsar, Punjab. He passed his childhood in Amritsar for 9 years. He was 9, when it was his school vacations; he went Patiala to pay ...Read More »

Imam Baksh Pehalwan

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Pehlwani is a Persian style of wrestling and those who practice this is called Pehalwan. This is practiced mostly in Pakistan, Iran, India, Afghanistan and Bangladesh. This requires great courage and strength to beat competitor and such renowned Pehalwan was Imam Baksh Pehalwan. He enlightened the name of Pakistan as he was entitled as champion of Lahore. The brother of ...Read More »

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