84-Year-Old Ranchi Man's Fitness Secret: 25KM Runs, 'Maad', and No Junk Food

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News18•04-02-2026, 08:36
84-Year-Old Ranchi Man's Fitness Secret: 25KM Runs, 'Maad', and No Junk Food
- •Shriram Charan Sahu, 84, from Kanke block, Ranchi, remains exceptionally fit, jogging and farming with a hoe like a young person.
- •He attributes his lifelong health to never consuming junk food, relying on 'maad' (rice starch water) for strength during his youth.
- •Sahu walked 20-25 kilometers to save 2 anna (old currency) on bus fare, prioritizing home-cooked meals and groceries.
- •He consistently drinks basil water daily and has never experienced a fever or required an IV drip, crediting physical labor and pure farm food.
- •His diet consists solely of food grown on his own farm, emphasizing simple, pure eating habits and stress-free living.
Why It Matters: An 84-year-old Ranchi man exemplifies lifelong fitness through traditional diet, intense physical labor, and natural remedies.
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