Bibhuti Bhushan Nayak
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Bibhuti Bhushan Nayak | |
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| Born | 1965 (age 60–61) |
| Other names | BB Nayak |
| Occupations | Journalist, martial artist |
| Known for | Guinness World Records and Limca Book of Records for physical strengths |
| Spouse | Smruti Nayak |
Bibhuti Bhushan Nayak (born 1965) is an Indian journalist, who holds seven Guinness World Records and 12 Limca Book Records in physical strength to his name. He aims to have 72 records to his name.[1] He currently manages his ancestral business, works as a journalist at The Times of India[2] and teaches underprivileged children martial arts to continue the training of breaking world records.[3] Bibhuti sustains himself on a completely vegetarian diet[2] consisting only of pulses and sprouts.[4][5] Nayak graduated as a management student from Osmania University.[3] In recognition of his physical strength feats, he was given an honorary title of Singh and a pagri (turban) by the Gurudwara where he attempted the record. In addition to that, he is popularly known as the Bruce Lee of Navi Mumbai, for his martial arts and record breaking accolades.[6]
Three of his students hold records in the Limca Book of Records. One of his students Indresh Naithani, cartwheeled 5 kilometres in a record time of 64 minutes 37 seconds.[3]