The Great Gama & The 1200kg Stone
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- Опубликовано: 19 июн 2024
- An exploration of the life and achievements of The Great Gama. We also analyse the claim of him lifting a 1200kg stone.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Intro & Early Life
06:15 - Meteoric Wrestling Career
10:10 - 1200kg Stone Lift
16:17 - World Championship
21:15 - Epic Rematches
26:18 - Retirement & Move to Pakistan
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I respect your opinion Natty, but you are wrong! I believe that Gama lifted the great stone! People were a lot tougher and stronger in the 'Old Days'
Gama lifted the stone! There were witnesses! If the claim were false, Gama would have been called out DECADES ago!
i think u should consider making a video on DARA SINGH
@@thejughead138 You’re welcome to believe whatever you want. But even if people were “tougher” back in the day it doesn’t account for them being literally 6x stronger than modern day giants on steroids. Imagine just how big the stone would be, it wouldn’t even be possible to get your hands around it. The stone weighed 10x more than Gama, I think only ants can carry 10x their bodyweight 😁 not humans
@@thejughead138 the heaviest stone ever lifted on video is by the enormous strongman tom stoltman, 300kg. 4x more weight is just so much absurdly more I doubt it happened
@Natty Life My issue: YOU had 0 interviews from anyone over there about it - Fu*k what you think, is it true? I have an extreme dislike for that fact and I DO NOT think you just say it didn't happen because you don't think so.
He can beat a dude 7 feet tall (who no one else could) but not lift that stone? I don't get how can buy 1 and dismissed the other.
I just think it's lazy - I was REALLLLLY looking forward to this one! You did a story about a guy who lifted a full grown bull and you DIDNT call BS on THAT. Bulls can weight from 1,100 - 2,200lbs (QUICK Google search) - I don't get how you can believe one an throw the other out.
As an Indian.... Felt touched. Once upon a time, young boys in Indian villages and small cities used to sweat in Talimms and Aakhadas (wrestling schools) . Sadly things have changed. Now everyone wants to play cricket. Although wrestling is still very much popular. Gama had a brother. Gunga. He also was a great wrestler. Names Gama and Gunga are still pronounced with deep respect and reverence. Many... Many thanks for this video.
And they'd hate him now since he's muslim and your government is islamaphobic
Absolutely wrong.... Trust me most of us... Indians... Hate neither Islam nor Pakistan. I request you to change your perception. Do not judge an entire nation and an entire population on the basis of a few misguided hooligans. I am writing this not to please you but I want you to know the truth. Read my comment again.
@Pratap Rajeshirke it's not just misguided hooligans though it's literally the government that your country elected
@@maherzain434 Meher Ji... Again wrong.. If you read our newspapers, you will find many voices expressing anger at polarisation of community. There is strong feeling of resentment against Government on this issue. Please believe me every Hindu is not against Muslims.
@@prataprajeshirke5272 I know
It took Gama seconds to beat the World Champion and hours to beat the old Veteran India Champion. This speaks a lot about the Wrestling legacy of India. India has it's own glory, its just the matter of exposure and limelight which it is getting lately. Thanks Natty life that you brought this up, kudos to you.
Dude he was 7 ft tall.
@@debangshunath2830 he is only 5" 6 😵😑
@@debangshunath2830 so?
@@debangshunath2830 Actually, he was 6'9
@@Mukul20559, he was talking about the hind kesari ( The title for the best wrestler in India) whom Gama defeated.
One of the people Bruce Lee truly admired. He told Dan Inosanto that one of the arts he should research and explore further was Indian wrestling.
I also heard he took inspiration from his workout routine
damn really? Ive never heard of this ;o
I could believe it coz being an Indian I grew up listening to his stories moreso, his name is used for idioms and phrases to represent strength
What a man
Pfft Bruce Lee Lee actor. Ever see him fight NOPE
This was moving. People told me he was a great man. His heroism is what made me almost tear up.
40 more minutes fighting the Japanese, he would have put up Cotton Hill type numbers! 😂
I'm really glad you included the most badass feat of strength in Gamma's career -- safeguarding his neighbors. We can say a lot about his aesthetics, athletic ability, competitive achievements and overall strength. But he used his strength to protect the weak from the strong and the few from the many. His aesthetics were pretty good even when he was old, but the true beauty was in his heart. I think about him in my own training -- not crazy things done with rocks, but how he helped others. Jon Bluming is another example of a super-strong old school combat athlete who was motivated by the urge to protect others. In Bluming's case, he was Christian but lived in a Jewish area of the Netherlands. He watched helplessly as his friends were rounded up and sent to the camps. His motivation for training could be summed up as "Never Again." When I think I've reached failure in a set, I try to do two more -- one to honor each of those great men and to remind myself what really matters.
Yes you’re right. He was one of the best athletes ever but I agree that it was his selflessness and compassion to others that really added to his greatness.
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Exactly. You saved his biggest and most important achievement for the end -- and it's one other videos about him often failed to mention. You did right by him in that video and it made my day.
Gama was a Muslim. Alhamdulillah.
@@n.a.1397 above all else he was a human being who protected the life of others
@@n.a.1397 That's what makes him all the more amazing to me. As a Muslim, he was under no personal threat from the violent mobs. He could have just minded his own business. Or he could have taken part in the riots himself. But he didn't choose the easy way. Instead, Alhamdulillah, he chose the right way. If I can never have his physical strength, I pray for even half of his strength of character.
To have that leanness at 5’8 and 240 pounds? Thats INSANELY impressive for someone without steroids.
His bones were crazy strong probably
@@oreocarlton3343 he had good genetics because his whole paternal and maternal side were wrestlers
He wasn't very lean actually, but yeqh 240 lbs at 5'7" is very impressive.
Well 5'8 is tall for his time
He also worked out with indian clubs. Often times he's shown in pictures with a really huge one. I'm sure this also contributed a great deal to how he looked.
"Forced into retirement because no one dared to fight him" - damn
What an absolute beast! Thank you for bringing his story to us.
I wish some indian/pakistani directors could take inspiration from the Ip Man series and do the same with this guy. Just imagine how awesome some movies about him could be? Now I'm pumped lol
Yes he would make for an amazing movie. I hope we get to see it one day.
Agree with you totally. In India there are many biopics on Sportspersons. Legendary Gama would be a great subject. Only problem is how to find an actor of his stature?
@@NattyLifeYT i dont know abt 1200kg but people back in the days have done crazy stuff and u dont know the power of yoga u can do impossible things ...with yoga i dont mean posturing or meditating its more than that
Because Pakistanis don't feel like it. The Gama is impressive but he wasn't some mythical unstoppable animal. There are guys like Raheem Sultanwala who use to tie with the guy.
@@NattyLifeYT well Gama was Kashmiri but he isn't as well renowned in Pakistan as he is in India
Wow, he certainly earned that name. A very impressive man, who used his strength to defend the weak, even as an old man.
India needs to make a movie on this Gigachad of a man.
or Pakistan should.
we need more true heroes like Gama.
@@gendoruwo6322 Pakistan wouldn't touch the Hindu heritage like pehelwani and akharas because of radicalism.
@@parshuram8031 A indian hindu talking about radicalism ? Go lynch people over cows lol
@@parshuram8031 he was pakistani and muslim
@@richguy8621he was indian until 1947 he was called rustam e hind
That moustache is legendary. 19:35 what a badass still capture.
These guys look like 'real' ancient heroes, no steroids or useless bulky muscles! Amazing what can be accomplished with honest hard work! Great video!
Heroes like the Farnese Hercules were vehicles not art pieces, you will look 3d if you don't neglect your body as a vehicle unlike modern bodybuilding.
the great gama was one of the few men to deserve such a title.
one of the greatest men to ever walk the face of the earth, and will not be forgotten
What an absolute unit he was. So unreal, almost like an anime character.
Like a Baki character
@@kerotan2444 maybe next arc, they should revive him like they did Miya moto musashi.
Maybe gama fought yujiros ancestor
Think he was on the juice?
@@johnreidy2804 Bruh, just stfu. Please. Don't disrespect a legend like that.
@@johnreidy2804 do you know of any available "juice" during the late 1800's ?
A real legend! A rare man! A movie should be made. At least a broadcast documentary. Though you, have set the standard for telling his story.
I would love to watch a movie about him!
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on the diet, I can believe the number of chickens he ate pr day, natty old school chickens are small with not much meat on them.
Natty old school chickens 😂😂
6 desi chicken. 10 liter milk.
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He was definition of "built different". Hes almost like half demigod type figure. He lived like a warrior and passed away like a warrior.
he never quit training! Even until his death at 80 years old, he still trained like when he's young.
that's beyond human.
@@gendoruwo6322 yes he was able to do thousands of baithak and dand even in his old age
@@abhisheksathe123 🤯🤯🤯 i barely to 600 man at age of 18 . 🤯
Nope. He made himself different. His hard work and persistence made him that half demigod figure.
If muscular endurance was a person, it would be the Great Gama.
*Strength
😊
there is a theory the more you do a movement, the stronger you get at it. Meaning you dont always need to push yourself to do 5 reps of heavy lift. Training like him also works on strength. And he also used to do overcoming isometrics shorta training. Which many people who are pound for pound strong do. The guy was strong anyone can tell this.
I got goosebumps while hearing about the first encounter of Gama with the 7 foot opponent.
Just as if I became a kid once again and watched Rock Lee fight Gaara for the first time.
fr bro
Gama is such an inspiration! It's insane that he was able to have such endurance and strength at the same time 💪
Wow i am a filipino, but i never thought of that. Before i only thought that india was great in meditating, one of the ancient martial arts, and acting and dancing. Thanks for featuring Gama the person, one of India's and a pakistan regions now. He deserved to be recognize.
Ancient India was the greatest in many things but the truth has been hidden by the west.
@@mangopudding5979Just like t is totally Americanised.
@@pajeetsingh India is not at all Americanized, Whyte sli me.
Oldest martial arts is indian call kalripatu
I have heard the name "Gama Pehlwan" used by Old generations for anyone who was trying to wrestle, fight or show off their body. Never knew it has a history and he was a person from not so long ago.
His physique is amazing!
Good Genetik
@@gerhardschelbi9939 hard work, retard
@@gerhardschelbi9939 underestimate all the hardwork,diet, dedication
@@gerhardschelbi9939It's always the genetic bullshit, that takes away all the hardwork
@@gerhardschelbi9939 indians aren't know for very good genetic. they have gone through many famines thats why. also the reason why they the most skinny fat people out there. this is why indians build muscle less faster than any other race. This guy was all hard work and diet man.
Everything is perfect but the pronounciation is as panjab not Punjab althought we write punjab 🙏🙏 and we want more from Gama please like his all workout routine
The same way we pronounce "pun"
@@chaz-e yeah 👍
Thank you for the correction bro
@@NattyLifeYT check out Professor Ram Murti Naidu.
it’s like pun used while saying pun internet lol
Wow, this was amazing! I had never before heard of this titan of a man! Truly amazing what a human can achieve in his lifetime when he dedicates himself to hard work
This man's story is incredible! Has there ever been a film depicting his life?
Bollywood is trying to make one.. but can't expect good from them
@@mohitsinghkharkwal1275 yea probably gonna include some random women shaking his ass for no reason
@@mohitsinghkharkwal1275 still better than nothing
Thank you for this video.
He used to do thousands of knee bend squats every day and was one of the best and might be the best wrestler in the world in his time.
Retired because there was no competition. Lived like a warrior and died like a warrior 🙏🏻
Thank you my brother for this video
There is no proof of these claims and they are highly unlikely.
@@LiberatedMind1 there's no proof? Lol there are. You haven't seen the video? Haha
@@mannyblackstar Yeah the video makes claims. Things get exaggerated over time, I'm sure he was strong and skilled but 1200kg lift is ridiculous.
@@LiberatedMind1 it must be 120 kg it was just bit over exaggerated for sure but his other accomplishments are legit you'll only know once you'll see his province
@@mannyblackstar A bit, lmao, 10 times exaggerated 😆.
Stones are just so much harder to lift. There is something sort of primal (not a liver king reference) to picking up stones. Even though that stone is a myth I'm sure he used to beast mode stones in the mountain. Also a lot of these old time strong men and very aesthetic physiques IMO.
So many people thinks it's not a myth and it's so ridiculous
@Iqra Majeed definitely not a myth. The strongest men on the planet can only lift half that. But sure.
Why did you mention the liver king? 😂 So unnecessary
I believe he did lift a really heavy rock, but since there was no accurate weight measuring around that time specifically around that area. The weight is overestimated perhaps but nevertheless he probably did lift a super heavy rock.
Considering his diet and workout routine , I won't be surprised if he lifted even a 2x more heavy rock tbh 😂
What do you mean,there wasn't a weighing machine 100 years ago. Come on man!!
Thank you brother for covering our legend....N yes..U have pronounced so well....
Thank you brother
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You have missed the most essential component of Indian wrestler's superfood which is gud "jaggery." They eat it in kilos before a wrestling match and it supplies them with constant energy. Gamma Pehlwan would also have gud (jaggery). My grandfather, who would have turned 95 years old this year, used to tell me Gamma's stories and those were sensational and inspirational.
Can you please elaborate a bit on what gud "jaggery" is? Sounds really interesting.
@@nafissaleh9942 Jaggery is one of the products obtained after the boiling and concentration (cooking) of sugar cane juice in non-centrifugal way. It's better than pure sugar and Indian brown sugar (shakar). Where plain sugar just contains glucose, gud "jaggery" is the combination of molasses and crystals which contains glucose, minerals like iron, potassium, sodium, phosphorus etc. and also has protein, fats and fibre in traces. It gives a constant supply of energy to the body and boosts the immune system. Wrestlers, weight lifters and even bodybuilders or any person who desires long term energy use it to their benefits. I too eat it every day or drink it in tea or put it in some cuisines instead of sugar. It's highly consumed during the winters as it keeps the body warm and also detoxes the liver. The best jaggery is golden to dark brown in colour in solid form (bars or discs). You may watch videos on RUclips on its preparation and health benefits.
lol what a coincidence, im drinking chai rn with gud (jaggery). i prefer that instead of regular sugar anyways
@@subhanbutt1827 That's great 😃
Nuclear reactor 😁😁 even I use between in match and practice
A truly awesome athlete!!! Many thanks for a great video! :)
It's actually impressive that this man didn't spawn an actual religions, he is IMO up there with most religious protagonists in his feats. I'd really like a part 2 about The Great
Excellent video! Gama was one of the most dominant fighters who ever lived. Thank you for all these details about his life and career.
Thanks for your videos! I really appreciate your content centering about short bios and exercises of the old school bodybuilding/strongman era!
I’ve watched tons of Gama videos. I’ve even tried to watch some in Hindi without understanding anything, but this is by far my favorite. Subscribed!
Spot on, lifting 1200KG stone in impossible, I think we have to drop one ZERO from that, Gama may have lifted 120 Kg stone, which looks possible.
Any way wonderful video, please do research on Prof K.V Iyer and make a exclusive video. His body was an artist's dream.
I have looked into Iyer, I will make a video at some point ;)
@@NattyLifeYT OMG, you replied 👍👍
Iyer was from Bangalore (I live in this city), Iyer was a spiritual person, he lived a vedantic life, he was also vegetarian making things very interesting. Some of his poses are amazing (Calm and relaxed, he was having signature style).
He has written three books in my mother tongue Kannada, I have two of his books. I doubt if those are translated to English.
If you wish then I can read all three and update you my understanding. It may help you in making the video :)
1200 pounds most likely see it was the British era and they used and still uses pounds
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@@ALC0A021 British use KG and even if it was pounds it'd still convert to over 540kg.
Great video of the great Gama enriching us with his deeds & virtues.
Thankyou for making this video, brother .
What an epic story, bro! Thank you so much for this vid!
Thank you brother so much. Your support means a lot 💪
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Excellent video! What an incredible life...
My father (who wrestled as a young man in India) told me about the great Gama, but not as detailed s your video. Thank you for making this video which was so informative.
Your video is great man ! Thankyou for telling this story. Your channel is pure education.
I’ve never heard of this man before but this is surely a great man , awesome video
Great video - absolutely well sourced!! Love historical records of the martial arts we have forgotten and this is EXCELLENT!! Thank you for your work!!
Thank you :)
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I love your channel and appreciate you so much for this video! Much love brother
Thank you for your support brother
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Thank you very much for making this video. 🙏
Guy had an impressive handle bar mustache.
legend says he once picked himself up by his mustache...
That's where all his strength came from
Despite being a World champion, Gama struggled with health and finance during his last days. He suffered from heart and asthma-related problems and he could not afford the treatment required for the same. G.D Birla, the famous industrialist(fan of wrestling) is known to donate to him rupees 2000 after knowing the reality. The Pakistan Government also increased his pension and lent their support to finance his medical expenses until his death
I guess he spent too much on the charity during partition
@@dv9239 he died 13 years after partition.
Never knew who gama was. I have seen his photos before. But just now got to know his greatness. Nice.
I think you are South Indian, in North India he is still a symbol of strength or power
Great video.. I have read a lot about the Great Gama but I still learned some things here. I'll be sure to forward this video to some friends. Cheers
This is so beautiful. Thank you!
Wow, what a story and an excellent video of an amazing man and one of the most powerful athlete's in history and yet he was so humble and he cared for others.
Just a masterpiece that you narrated brilliantly!
Thank you!
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Wow, what an amazing fella! He should be more well known. Thank you for a really interesting video 👍
Yes as indian. I discovered abt him few yrs ago only. He was great. Also immensely appreciate your videos n work wherevy u cover famous people all over globe
Your narration is really good in your every video. Keep it up man.
Thank you brother
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In today's time, the state of Haryana in India is known for churning out wrestling talent. The traditional wrestler's diet does include several liters of milk, butter and badam ragda (the almond paste you mentioned). Though 6 chickens seems too much, but for someone with an exceptionally high metabolism, might as well be true.
Really surprises me that almost 100 years ago people were able to achieve such strong and proportioned bodies without modern science and supplements. Shows their grit.
It was back in 1910
A chicken from that time would weigh a quarter of what modern poultry birds weigh
@@dv9239 Yeah because of Selective breeding right?
These videos are soooo good. Thanks so much!
Glad you enjoy them bro!
Eyyyy, you did it! Awesome, bro!
Thank you for the research 🙏🏼
The Great Gama will always be a huge inspiration and deserves his mythical status.
Great video, as all others you make. Thank you.
Great video appreciate your work man....👍
Evolution brought us to this insane strength and mental capabilities,gives you goosebumps to even think of it..... Thanks for the video and Indians shall be proud of him.
Had a crazy diet as well, pretty crazy the things he managed to do truly one of the greats
Excellent video - much appreciated
Thanks for covering the story of Gama Pehelwan, brother, appreciate it. 🙏🙏🙏
I must say that you have enlightening us as best as you could on the life story of The Great Gama Pehalwan. I'm amazed at the strength of this man and his regime.
Love your work, I will be happily watching you grow and will enjoy seeing your hard work paying off, wish you all the best bro 🙌🏽
15:13 I was so anxious when he leaned forward after the lift, I was worried the bar is going to snap in half, impressive lift.
Thank you brother!
Great story. Loved it. Thanks!
Congrats on making it to 100k, your channel is going to go far sir 👏
Thank you brother!
Another amazing video brother! Love the history of the great Gamma, definitely the best documentary out there about him!
Thank you brother!
@@NattyLifeYT very good brother👍👍
Keep it up 🙏
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Damn it's really a proper full length video! I can't watch it all now but will check it later mate. 💪😎 Respect!
Thank you brother
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thank you, excellent video!
Great video! Thanks!
THAT PHYSIQUE IS PERFECTION 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽
Watching Kabaddi on UK’s Channel 4 back in the 90s it was clear those Punjabi gents were built differently. Akin to swarthy Welshmen & those barrel chested blokes from the Basque countryside. Great story, thanks for sharing 👍🏼
Indians from northeastern part of the country also have insane potentiality in sports
+++ the best strongman hero video i ever seen. teriffic work dude!!! :0
Great video my man! Very good job!👍🏻
Thank you brother
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Probably the stone weighted 120 kgs but they added another 0 by mistake.
But that stone is still kept in the museum moved by some kind of machine
@user-ub3bx8sw5v yes
I think they made the same mistake as with spinach they flipped one position so 120kg became 1200kg. But lifting a 120kg stone is even today a feat in strong men.
That's a Subcontinent thing. They over dramatize and exaggerate everything. Eddie hall nearly died dead lifting 500kg.
@@Parnassoss aren't everywhere ppl who make up things? To say that the ppl of a whole subcontinent with almost 100 ethnicities are in general let's say it more creative with the truth is a bold statement. If there is a difference I guess it stems from the still wide spread poverty in India and the need to make up for it due creating myths. But this is just speculative thought of me.
Great video. Thanks!
This was such an amazing video. So fascinating! Also, really neat that Bruce Lee was a fan. Wow! There’s so much more to India than most realize.
Awesome narration. Loved it
Thank you brother
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Amazing video as always! This channel is quickly becoming one of my absolute favorites!
Thank you brother, I’m glad you enjoyed it ✌️
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Awesome..thank you so much for posting.. indian wrestler strongman 💪💪💪💪💪💪Gama🙏
Thnk u brother for this video bro. This is become my favourite channel now🤩🤩
Thank you for your support brother ✌️
Heads off to ur research in all videos .the amount of hardwork they needed it just amazing 😍
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For some reason all these legendary strongmen , martial artists and bare hand tiger killers existed before the invention of camera
Stuff I never knew... fascinating. Thanks Big Time!
Thanks for bringing old indian bodybuilders
An anime of this guy would be EPIC.
many historical animes were made. This guys life had that hardcore grit and challenge only seen in fantasy, but the entire world witnessed his legend come to life.
This would cause a sorely needed resurrection of wrestling culture in the indian subcontinent on mainstream level.
You can also collect information about professor rammurti since he is at that time when Gama was still alive and both of them even meet . Professor rammurti is also a superhuman. 💪
Amazing job!!
Good Work
Look forward to your next choice
Woww... treat and honor for us Indians !!
YES💪💪💪
A Great Mentor of Mine !
Thanks Salam
Jim
Canada
Thanks. Very informative and interesting.
You did it. In a long lengthy video too. Thank you sir. We all appreciate it.
Thank you for your support brother 🙏
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