Anil Gochikar is an Indian bodybuilder who has represented India at various International bodybuilding events. Anil rose to fame after his picture, while pulling a chariot during the Jagannath Rath Yatra, went viral. He is known as the bodyguard of Lord Jagannath at Shree Jagannath Temple, Puri, Odisha.
Wiki/Biography
Anil Kumar Gochikar (Anil Gochikar) was born on Wednesday, June 7, 1978 (age 44 years; in 2022) in Harichandi Sahi, Puri, Odisha. His zodiac sign is Gemini. He is a law graduate.
childhood photos of Anil Gochikar with his brother
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 8″
Weight (approx): 70 kg
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
Body Measurements (approx): Chest: 52 inches, Waist: 43 inches, Biceps: 20 inches
Family & Caste
Anil belongs to a Brahmin family in Puri.
Parents & Siblings
His father, Harihar Gochikar, was a Brahmin pandit at the Jagannath temple and owned a hotel called ‘Hotel Gochhikar’ in Puri, Odisha. 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 an athlete.
Anil Gochikar’s parents
Anil Gochikar with his brother, Damodar Gochhikar
Wife & Children
Anil Gochikar is married and has a daughter named Anuradha.
Anil Gochikar with his wife
religion
Anil is a Hindu. He is a servant of Jagannath Puri Temple in Odisha.
Career
Body builder
Anil started working out in a gym in 2009. Anil Gochikar received professional training from Alok Behera in Mumbai. The first time Anil participated in a bodybuilding event was in 2012 when he participated in the 50th Mr. Odisha State Senior Bodybuilding Championship. The weight limit is 65kg so Anil had to go through an all-out run to shed 400 gms because he weighed 64.5 Kg. Anil won the gold medal in this event. Anil later participated in various national and international bodybuilding competitions.
Hotel and Gym Owner
Anil and Damodar Gochhikar run their father’s hotel ‘Hotel Gochhikar’ in Puri district, Odisha, since their father’s death in 2006. Hotel Gochhikar has a gym, Gocchikar Life Style- GYM, run by the Gochhikar brothers.
Gochhikar Lifestyle- GYM
Controversy
In January 2022, Anil staged a dharna near the Puri Collector’s office with his mother, accusing the administration of forcibly evicting them from their building near the Jagannath Temple without paying compensation. According to Anil, their building was forcibly demolished, while the case is still pending in the Orissa High Court.
Awards & Achievements
- 2012: 50th Mr. Odisha State Senior Bodybuilding Championship
- 2012, 2013, and 2014: Mr. India Bodybuilding Competition
- 2012: Emerged Champion of Champions in 70kg weight category at 12th East and North East India Bodybuilding championship, Bhubaneswar
- 2014: Bronze medal in the 70kg weight category at the World Bodybuilding Championships in Mumbai
- 2017: Mr. Odisha State Senior Bodybuilding Championship
Anil Gochikar with the Mr Odisha State Bodybuilding Championship 2017 trophy
- 2017: Mr. India in the 65kg weight category at the 10th National Senior Bodybuilding Championships, Gurugram
- 2018: Gold medal at Mr Odisha State Senior Bodybuilding Championship
- 2018: Silver medal at Mr India Bodybuilding Championship 2018
- 2019: Gold medal in the 70kg weight category at the Mr India 2019 Championship
- 2014: Bronze medal at the World Championships in Body Building in Dubai
- 2016: Gold medal in the International Bodybuilding Competition held in Al-Nasr, Dubai
Facts/Trivia
- Anil Gochikar quickly gained attention after a picture of him pulling a chariot during the Jagannath Yatra 2022 went viral.
Anil Gochikar pulling the chariot during the Jagannath Rath Yatra
- Anil is one of the 3000 prathihari (bodyguards) of Lord Jagannath who protect the temple belongings.
- People call him ‘Nanaa,’ which, in Odia, means ‘father.’
- According to Anil, he is a vegetarian, and he has never taken any non-vegetarian supplements for bodybuilding.
- Anil started attending akharas at a very young age.
In an interview, Anil told that his brother inspired him a lot to learn bodybuilding skills. He further added, My brother is my hero. He is a true fighter and a perfect person. He is a champion when he is on stage. Even though he stopped bodybuilding and took on family responsibilities he continued to rock. From day one, he has been my guide, my mentor, my friend, everything. Under his guidance, I learned everything about bodybuilding. He still continues to train me and he will always be there for me. I know this for sure.”
- His family has served the Jagannath Puri Temple in Orissa for generations.
- During the interview, Anil shared that his diet includes 4-5 liters of milk, 2-2.5 kg of fruits, and 500 gm of cheese daily.
- Anil Gochikar never consumes alcohol or tobacco.
- He owns a Royal Enfield Classic 500 motorcycle.
Anil Gochikar with his motorcycle
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