The nation’s leading martial artist and strength athlete, Vispy Kharadi, made history yet again by securing his 16^th Guinness World Record, on 12^th February, 2025, in Italy. He now holds the world record for the Heaviest Weight Sustained on Human Body, where an astounding 1,819 kilograms (4010.2 pounds) was put on his body, a testament to his incredible strength, determination, and resilience.

Vispy’s immense strength was showcased to a global audience, solidifying his place as one of the world’s most elite martial artists and a symbol of India’s growing presence on the global stage, thus shattering the stereotype about Indian genetics not suited for extreme feats of physical strength. “I’ve always believed that the world looks at Indian genetics as being weaker than others, and I’m here to prove them wrong… India is a land of immense strength, resilience, and potential. This record is my way of showing that Indians are capable of feats of strength and endurance that surpass global expectations. Our genetics, our training, and our hearts make us stronger than the world thinks,” shared Vispy on the momentous occasion

Vispy shares the credit of this monumental achievement to the support provided by his mentor, decorated marital artist – Hanshi Mehul Vora and family, as also to his team members – Jamshed Bhatena, Gulam Malik and Yusuf Makasarwala, whose collective expertise and unwavering belief in Vispy’s vision proved instrumental in setting yet another Guinness World Record.

Vispy Kharadi’s inspiring journey of excellence and achievements boasts of years of relentless hard work, mental discipline, and an unwavering belief in India’s strength. Honouring his exceptional achievements in martial arts and his dedication to promoting physical fitness, Vispy Kharadi was named ambassador of the Fit India Movement, launched by PM Narendra Modi. Vispy also trains the Indian Police, BSF and Indian Army in self-defence and combat skills. A proponent of women’s empowerment, he has trained over a million women across India in self-defence, for free.

On behalf of the community, Parsi Times takes great pride in congratulating Vispy Kharadi on his incredible, awe-inspiring achievements which boast of India’s potential globally, while inspiring millions to embrace fitness, discipline and self-defence.