Misfit
03-19-2012, 07:16 AM
India's former Mr Universe turns 100 - Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/9151326/Indias-former-Mr-Universe-turns-100.html)
Mr Aich overcame many hurdles, including grinding poverty and a stint in prison, to achieve body building glory.
His children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren gathered on Sunday in the eastern city of Kolkata to celebrate his birthday the day before.
Hindu priests chanted prayers while a feast was laid out to honour Mr Aich, winner of the 1952 Mr. Universe body building title.
Mr Aich overcame many hurdles, including grinding poverty and a stint in prison, to achieve body building glory.
His children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren gathered on Sunday in the eastern city of Kolkata to celebrate his birthday the day before.
Hindu priests chanted prayers while a feast was laid out to honour Mr Aich, winner of the 1952 Mr. Universe body building title.