Muhammad Zubair Aslam, (24 November 1960 – 10 September 1991), popularly known as Jhara Pahalwan (Punjabi: جھارا پہلوان), was a Pakistani wrestler who remained undefeated in his career.[1]
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| Birth name | Muhammad Zubair Aslam |
|---|---|
| Born | 24 November 1960 Lahore, Pakistan |
| Died | 10 September 1991 (aged 30)[1] Lahore, Pakistan |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | Pride of Pakistan Rustam-e-Pakistan Rustam-e-Zaman |
| Billed height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Billed weight | 211 lb (96 kg) |
| Trained by | Aslam Pahalwan Arshad Bijli |
| Debut | https://youtube.com/channel/UCl0I6JjJnI9vZM-BSZf00VA |
In 1979, Jhara defeated Japanese wrestler Antonio Inoki in the fifth round who defeated his uncle Aki wrestler previously. Later, Jhara and Inoki became good friends.[1][2]
Career
editJhara, at the age of just 16, started wrestling internationally. His height was six-foot-two-inches and weighed in at approximately 96 kilogrammes. In the early days, Jhara fought his first professional wrestling matches with Zawar Multani Pehlwan in Multan and defeated him twice. He also holds the titles of Fakhar-e-Pakistan and Rustam-e-Pakistan.[3] On June 17, 1979, Jhara fought with Antonio Inoki. However, before the bell even rang for the sixth round, the wrestler Inoki admitted defeat.[4]
Death
editHe died of heart failure on 10 September 1991.[5] He was buried at Bholu Pahalwan Gymnasium, Lahore. In 2015, Antonio Inoki announced to take Jhara's nephew Haroon Abid under his guardianship in Japan.[1][2]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d "Revival of Bholu Brothers' legacy". Dawn. Pakistan. 25 March 2014. Archived from the original on 25 December 2018. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
- ^ a b "Jhara family produces a wrestler after 26 years". Dunya News. 14 February 2008. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
- ^ "Jhara family produces a wrestler after 26 years - Sports - Dunya News". 14 February 2008.
- ^ "28 years on, Jhara remains immortal". 9 September 2019.
- ^ "History of Zubair Aslam a.k.a. Jhara Pahalwan (wrestler)". 1 January 2012. Archived from the original on 6 May 2023. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
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