Google Doodle honours Gama Pehalwan, the legend who inspired Bruce Lee

Hyderabad: Martial arts legend…the late Hollywood superstar Bruce Lee .. a name the world does not want to be introduced to. The camera didn’t even catch his pace. He mastered martial arts at an early age and made a name for himself. Bruce Lee, who passed away at the age of 32, achieved a worldwide craze with 'Enter the Dragon'.

Do you know, who Mari Bruce Lee adored, yes, it was Mohammed Bhaksh Bhatt from India alias Great Gama Pehalwan. Bruce Lee was fascinated by Gama Pehalwan's physic and wanted to grow muscles like him. That is why Bruce Lee had learnt the exercise and wrestling techniques through photos of Gama Pehalwan. "Be sure to read the articles published in Gama Pehalwan's name. Bruce Lee had said on several occasions that Gama Pehalwan led him to master the martial arts in a way."

Google used Gama Pehalwan’s photo as a doodle to mark his birth anniversary which falls on May 22. Vrinda Zaveri, an artist, drew a Gama Pehalwan cartoon for Google. “Happy birthday to Mohammad Bakhsh Bhatt, an Indian wrestler. Known as the undefeated wrestler in the ring, he has become a role model for the country. He is a symbol of respect for Indian culture. Google writes that it is our good fortune to remember Gama Pehalwan.”

During his international wrestling career, Mohammed Baksh Bhatt won the World Heavyweight Championship in 1910 and the World Wrestling Championship in 1927. He won the Tiger of the Tournament award after winning the World Wrestling Championship. Received a Silver Lotus from the Prince of Wales, kudos to the great Indian wrestler.


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