According to those familiar with his story, Budan Khan left home after facing pressure from his family to get married and lead a settled life. Image: News18
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News1811-02-2026, 14:19

Modern-Day Tarzan: Man Survives 10 Years on Leaves in Karnataka Forest, Sports Six-Pack

  • Budan Khan Hosamani, 34, from Ugaragol village, Belagavi district, has lived in the Heggolla hill region for a decade.
  • He survives solely on raw leaves, plants, and wild greens, consuming nearly 80 different varieties of vegetation.
  • Khan reportedly left home after family pressure to marry, choosing a natural life in isolation.
  • He practices yoga to aid digestion and maintains a well-built, fit physique, described as having a six-pack body.
  • Despite family attempts to bring him back, he remains in the wild, content with his unusual lifestyle.

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