Anil Gochikar is an Indian bodybuilder who has represented India in various international bodybuilding competitions. Anil shot to fame after pictures of him pulling a chariot during the Jagannath Rath Yatra went viral. He is known locally as the bodyguard of Lord Jagannath of the Jagannath Temple in Prishri, Odisha.
Wiki/Biography
Anil Kumar Gochikar was born on Wednesday, June 7, 1978, in Harichandi Sahi, Puri, Odisha (age 44; as of 2022). His zodiac sign is Gemini. He is a law graduate.
Childhood photos of Anil Gochikar and his brothers
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′8″
Weight (approximately): 70kg
Hair color: black
Eye color: black
Body Measurements (Approximately): Bust: 52″, Waist: 43″, Biceps: 20″
family and caste
Anil was born into a Brahmin family in Puri.
Parents and siblings
His father Harihar Gochikar was a Brahmin scholar of the Jagannath temple and owned a hotel called “Hotel Gochikar” in Puri, Orissa. He died in 2006. Anil’s mother’s name is Swarnalata Gochhikar. Anil has an elder brother named Damodar Gochikar who is a national level bodybuilder and athlete.
Anil Gochkar’s parents
Anil Gochikar and his brother Damodar Gochikar
wife and children
Anil Gochikar is married and has a daughter named Anuradha.
Anil Gochkar and his wife
religion
Anil is a Hindu. He is a servant of Jagannath Temple in Puri, Orissa.
Profession
bodybuilder
Anil started working out in the gym in 2009. Anil Gochikar received his professional training at Alok Behera, Mumbai. Anil first participated in a bodybuilding competition in 2012 when he participated in the 50th Odisha Senior State Bodybuilding Championships. The weight limit is 65 kg, so Anil weighs 64.5 kg and has to go through grueling runs to lose 400 grams. Anil won the gold medal in this competition. Anil then participated in various national and international bodybuilding competitions.
Hotel and gym owners
Anil and Damodar Gochhikar have been running their father’s ‘Hotel Gochhikar’ in Puri district of Odisha since his death in 2006. Hotel Gochhikar houses a gym called Gocchikar Life Style-GYM, run by the Gochhikar brothers.
Gochhikar Lifestyle – Gym
dispute
In January 2022, Anil and his mother held a dharna near the Collector’s office in Puri, accusing the government of forcibly evicting them from the building near the Jagannath temple without paying any compensation. According to Anil, their building was forcibly demolished and the case is still pending in the Odisha High Court.
Awards and Achievements
- 2012: Mr. Odisha 50th Senior State Bodybuilding Championships
- 2012, 2013 and 2014: Mr. India bodybuilding competition
- 2012: Won first place in the 70kg category at the 12th Eastern and Northeast India Bodybuilding Championships in Bhubaneswar
- 2014: Bronze medal in the 70kg category at the World Bodybuilding Championships in Mumbai
- 2017: Mr. Odisha Senior State Bodybuilding Championships
Anil Gochikar wins Mr. Odisha Bodybuilding Championship 2017
- 2017: Mr. India wins the 65kg category at the 10th National Bodybuilding Championships in Gurgaon
- 2018: Gold Medal at Mr. Odisha Senior Bodybuilding Championships
- 2018: Silver Medal at Mr. India Bodybuilding Championship 2018
- 2019: Mr. India Championship 2019 Gold Medal in 70kg Category
- 2014: Bronze Medal at Dubai World Bodybuilding Championships
- 2016: Won gold medal at international bodybuilding competition in Al-Nasr, Dubai
Facts/Trivia
- Anil Gochikar’s pictures of pulling a chariot during Jagannath Yatra 2022 went viral and quickly attracted attention.
Anil Gochikar pulls a chariot during Jagannath Rath Yatra
- Anil is one of Lord Jagannath’s 3,000 prathiharis (bodyguards) responsible for protecting the temple’s property.
- People fondly call him “Nanaa”, which means “Father” in Odiya language.
- According to Anil, he is a vegetarian and has never consumed any non-vegetarian fitness supplements.
- Anil started participating in akaras at a very young age.
Anil said in an interview that his brother inspired him a lot in learning bodybuilding techniques. He further added: “My brother is my hero.” He is a true warrior and a complete all-rounder. When he’s on stage, he’s a champion. Even when he quit bodybuilding and took on family responsibilities, he continued to rock out. From day one, he was my guide, my mentor, my friend, everything. It was under his guidance that I learned everything I know about fitness. He still continues to mentor me and he will always be there for me. I’m sure of this. “
- His family has been servants of the Jagannath temple in Puri, Orissa for generations.
- Anil revealed in an interview that his daily diet includes 4-5 liters of milk, 2-2.5 kilograms of fruits and 500 grams of cheese.
- Anil Gochkar never drank alcohol or smoked.
- He owns a Royal Enfield Classic 500 motorcycle.
Anil Gochikar and his motorcycle
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