Most Famous and Incredible Bodybuilders of India
Bodybuilding is a huge sport and Indian participants have become internationally recognised. We look the most famous bodybuilders from India
Strength training is a major way of keeping fit for many.
However, there are some who develop their strength training into scultping their body to the degree that it becomes part of their everyday life.
“His routine consists of weight training and cardio to build muscle and to burn fat.”
Bodybuilders are those people as they strive for their perfect body by putting in the hard work to achieve it.
They even compete at bodybuilding events all around the world to showcase all the hours which are put in the gym, some of which have gained success.
More importantly, it has netted them international recognition for their efforts.
Here are some of the most famous Indian bodybuilders who have gained international fame on the fitness circuit.
Sangram Chougule

Sangram Chaugule is one of India’s most famous bodybuilders, having begun in the year 2000.
The Pune-based bodybuilder has won numerous titles which include Mr. Universe (85Kg category) at the 2012 World Bodybuilding Championship in Bangkok, Thailand.
He is also a six-time winner of Mr. India.
All the success came with hard work at the gym.
Usually, Sangram works out for three hours but during the competition season, that increases to almost five hours.
His workout consists of a mix between strength and cardio training to build muscle and to avoid fat. He also runs and does yoga to balance his workouts.
Sangram eats six meals per day which combine an optimum intake of proteins with fewer carbohydrates and some fats.
He does this so that his body is getting the nutrients it needs and to maintain it during his gruelling workouts.
The bodybuilder trains others to get in shape and states that there is no age limit when it comes to bodybuilding.
Sangram’s dedication to bodybuilding and fitness, as well as helping others with their fitness has made him very successful and one of India’s most famous bodybuilders.
Thakur Anoop Singh

Thakur Singh only began professional bodybuilding in 2015, but he is already one of the most famous.
Prior to that, Thakur was a commercial pilot who turned to modelling and acting which grew his reputation.
Throughout that period, bodybuilding and fitness was one of his main passions which he did regularly.
In 2014, Singh took a break from acting to devote all his energy into bodybuilding. Within a year, he had a muscular and bulky physique.
This was when he decided to compete in bodybuilding. In 2015, he competed in Fit Factor – Mr. India where he won silver in the Men’s Fitness Physique category.
It proved to be a successful year for Thakur as he took home the bronze at the 49th Asian Championship in Uzbekistan.
This finish only motivated Thakur further when he entered the prestigious World Bodybuilding and Physique Championships in Bangkok.
His fitness routine won him many fans and won the gold medal.
Thakur’s bodybuilding credentials provided him with several film opportunities and have quickly made him one of India’s most recognisable bodybuilders.
Wasim Khan

Wasim Khan is one of India’s most successful bodybuilders and one who has created history.
He won the 2016 International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) event in Rome.
This made him the first Indian to win back to back IFBB titles, having won the title in Slovenia in 2015.
During the event, the Kashmir-born competitor won a total of three medals against approximately 350 bodybuilders from 37 countries.
Upon winning in 2016, Wasim said that it was his proudest moment and took the opportunity to thank those who inspire him.
He said: “I want to thank all my fans who are always there for me in my tough times.”
Wasim also thanked India for providing him with the opportunity to showcase his talent on the international stage.
Not only did Wasim gain a huge number of supporters in Italy, but also in his home country.
The fitness athlete has become very famous in the world of competitive bodybuilding since his historic triumph.
Premchand Degra

Premchand Degra is one of the first Indian competitive bodybuilders when he started during the 1980s.
Before he turned to fitness, Premchand was an accomplished wrestler throughout early adulthood.
Because of his wrestling background, Degra was already muscular.
The period in which Degra began bodybuilding was extremely difficult as he had limited resources and there was no exposure to it.
His fitness routine consisted of 2,000 press-ups and squats as well as nine miles of running.
This extreme strength training led to Premchand winning Mr. Punjab.
He went on to win the IFBB Asian Amateur Championships three consecu
