Tarun Dutta: From being bullied to becoming a bodybuilding champ

The 39-year-old has won over ten international titles and is a medallist at events organised by International Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation, including Mr World 2015 and 2016 and Mr Universe 2016. Ask him about the hard work that goes into it, and Dutta lists four hours of working out a day, and a strict diet. "Even during off season, I diet for ten days non-stop before indulging in a cheat day. Then I gorge on golgappas, ice creams and vegetarian food. If I ever give up bodybuilding, main non vegetarian food ki taraf dekhunga bhi nahi – maine itna kha liya hai (I won't even look at non-veg, I have eaten it so much!)," he jokes.

And despite all his successes, he believes he still has a long way to go. "For now, I want to continue participating in competitions, for at least the next 10 years. I also want bring fitness to every house and I am working towards that," he says.

Finishing up, Dutta says that credits for his success go to his parents and gurus. "Apart from my gurus and my parents, no one has supported me. For all those of you who want to scale new heights in life, find a guru, and respect and follow him or her," he concludes.

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