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Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna

2023-09-16T15:51:20Z

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{{Short description|2023 Malayalam comedy film}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna
| image = Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna poster.jpeg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = {{Plain list|
* Vijesh Panathur
* Unni Vellora
}}
| writer = {{Plain list|
* Vijesh Panathur
* Unni Vellora
}}
| producer = {{Plain list|
* Vilas Kumar
* Simi Murali Kunnumpurath
}}
| starring = {{Plain list|
* [[Dhyan Sreenivasan]]
* [[Aju Varghese]]
}}
| cinematography = Faisal Ali
| editing = Rathin Radhakrishnan
| music = [[Arun Muraleedharan]]
| studio = Cinematica Films
| distributor = Crescent Release
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2023|09|15|ref1=<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-08-14 |title='Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna' gets a release date! |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/nadikalil-sundari-yamuna-gets-a-release-date/articleshow/102732459.cms |access-date=2023-09-16 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>}}
| runtime = 129 minutes<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna (2023) - Kochi |url=https://in.bookmyshow.com/kochi/movies/nadhikalil-sundari-yamuna/ET00369468 |access-date=2023-09-16 |website=in.bookmyshow.com}}</ref>
| country = India
| language = Malayalam
}}

'''''Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna''''' ({{Translation|Yamuna, The Beauty Among Rivers}}) is a 2023 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[comedy drama]] film written and directed by Vijesh Panathur and Unni Vellora in their directorial debut. The film stars [[Dhyan Sreenivasan]] and [[Aju Varghese]] in the lead roles, alongside [[Pragya Nagra]], [[Kalabhavan Shajohn]], [[Sudheesh]], [[Sohan Seenulal]], [[Nirmal Palazhi]] and [[Aneesh Gopal]].

The [[principal photography]] commenced on {{Date|Oct 8, 2022}} in [[Taliparamba]] in [[Kannur district]].

The film was released on {{Date|Sep 15, 2023}} and received mixed reviews from critics.

== Cast ==

* [[Dhyan Sreenivasan]] as Kannan
* [[Aju Varghese]] as Vidhyadharan
* [[Pragya Nagra]] as Yamuna
* [[Kalabhavan Shajohn]] as RC
* [[Sudheesh]] as Bhaskaran, Kannan's uncle
* [[Sohan Seenulal]] as Prabhakaran
* [[Nirmal Palazhi]] as Sudhakaran
* [[Aneesh Gopal]] as Chandran
* Navas Vallikkunnu as Shamsu
* Unni Raj Cheruvathur as Ravi
* Aami as Haritha
* Bhanumathi Payyannur as Narayani, Kannan's mother
* Devaraj Kozhikode as Gopi
* Vismaya as Sherly
* Rajesh Azheekodan as Balan
* Parwana as Shilpa
* Gopalan Cheemeni as Gopalan
* Premalatha as Sreeja
* Jeevesh as Jinto
* Prajeesh as Sudheesh
* Jaya Sujith as Omana
* Beena Kodakkadu as Prasanna
* Sarath Lal as Danesh
* Kiran Ramesh as Mahesh
* Gopi as Ambhu

== Production ==

=== Filming ===
The [[principal photography]] of the film began on {{Date|Oct 8, 2022}} with a pooja ceremony held at [[Trichambaram Temple]] in [[Taliparamba]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Nadhikalil Sundari Yamuna {{!}} നദികളിൽ സുന്ദരി യമുന (2023) - Mallu Release {{!}} Watch Malayalam Full Movies |url=https://www.mallurelease.com/2023/06/nadhikalil-sundari-yamuna-movie.html |access-date=2023-09-16 |language=english}}</ref> The switch-on was performed by [[Baiju (actor)|Baiju Santosh]] and the first clap was given by [[T. V. Rajesh]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=ലേഖകൻ |first=മാധ്യമം |title=ധ്യാൻ ശ്രീനിവാസനും അജു വർഗീസും ; നദികളിൽ സുന്ദരി യമുന കണ്ണൂരിൽ ആരംഭിച്ചു |url=https://www.madhyamam.com/entertainment/movie-news/aju-varghese-and-dhyan-sreenivasan-movie-nadikalil-sundari-yamuna-s-movie-started-1082669 |access-date=2023-09-16 |website=www.madhyamam.com |language=ml}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna {{!}} നായകരായി ധ്യാനും അജുവും; 'നദികളിൽ സുന്ദരി യമുന' ചിത്രീകരണം ആരംഭിച്ചു |url=https://malayalam.news18.com/news/film/movies-nadikalil-sundari-yamuna-with-dhyan-and-aju-varghese-start-rolling-mm-560831.html |access-date=2023-09-16 |website=News18 Malayalam |language=ml}}</ref>

== Soundtrack ==
The songs are composed by [[Arun Muraleedharan]], while the background score is provided by Shankar Sharma.<ref>{{Cite news |title=It’s official! Dhyan Sreenivasan and Aju Varghese starrer ‘Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna’ to release on THIS day! |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/its-official-dhyan-sreenivasan-and-aju-varghese-starrer-nadikalil-sundari-yamuna-to-release-on-this-day/articleshow/103330485.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-09-16 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> [[Manu Manjith]] and B. K. Harinarayanan wrote the lyrics.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dhyan Sreenivasan's Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna gets a release date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/aug/15/dhyan-sreenivasans-nadikalil-sundari-yamuna-gets-a-releasedate-46604.html |access-date=2023-09-16 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> The audio rights are obtained by [[Saregama]].<ref name=":0" /> On {{Date|Jun 25, 2023}} the first song "Konnadi Penne" was released, sung by Dhyan Sreenivasan in his debut as a [[playback singer]].<ref>{{Cite news |title=Dhyan's maiden attempt at playback singing, 'Konnadi Penne, from 'Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna, is out now |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/dhyans-maiden-attempt-at-playback-singing-konnadi-penne-from-nadikalil-sundari-yamuna-is-out-now/articleshow/101302458.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-09-16 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Daily |first=Keralakaumudi |title=Dhyan Sreenivasan turns singer, song from film ‘Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna’ out |url=https://keralakaumudi.com/en/news/news.php?id=1056103&u=dhyan-sreenivasan-turns-singer-song-from-film-%E2%80%98nadikalil-sundari-yamuna%E2%80%99-out |access-date=2023-09-16 |website=Keralakaumudi Daily |language=en}}</ref> A recreated version of the song "Vellara Poomala Mele" from ''[[Varavelpu]]'' was released on {{Date|Aug 26, 2023}}.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Makers of 'Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna' recreates Mohanlal’s 'Vellarapoomala Mele' |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/makers-of-nadikalil-sundari-yamuna-recreates-mohanlals-vellarapoomala-mele/articleshow/103101413.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-09-16 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna makers recreate Vellarapoomala Mele song |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/aug/26/nadikalil-sundari-yamuna-makers-recreate-vellarapoomala-mele-song-46998.html |access-date=2023-09-16 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>

{{Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Konnadi Penne
| length1 = 2:59
| lyrics1 = Manu Manjith
| extra1 = Dhyan Sreenivasan
| title2 = Puthunaambukal
| length2 = 2:30
| lyrics2 = Manu Manjith
| extra2 = Arun Muraleedharan
| title3 = Vellara Poomala Mele
| note3 = Revisited
| length3 = 4:30
| lyrics3 = [[Kaithapram]]
| extra3 = [[Unni Menon]]
| title4 = Pennu Kandu Nadannu Theyana
| length4 = 1:37
| lyrics4 = Manu Manjith
| extra4 = Sannidhananthan, Sachin Raj R
| total_length = 11:36
}}

== Release ==

=== Theatrical ===
The film was given a U certificate by the [[Central Board of Film Certification]] prior to its release.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dhyan Sreenivasan's Nadhikalil Sundari Yamuna gets this certificate by the CBFC |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/dhyan-sreenivasans-nadhikalil-sundari-yamuna-gets-this-certificate-by-the-cbfc/13e2cbc53f601 |access-date=2023-09-16 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}</ref> It was released in theatres on {{Date|Sep 15, 2023}} by Crescent Release through Cinematica Films.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |title=Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna REVIEW: Is Dhyan Sreenivasan, Aju Varghese's film wins audiences heart? Read THIS |url=https://newsable.asianetnews.com/entertainment/nadikalil-sundari-yamuna-review-is-dhyan-sreenivasan-aju-varghese-s-film-wins-audiences-heart-read-this-rba-s10fbt |access-date=2023-09-16 |website=Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd |language=en}}</ref>

=== Home media ===
Highrich OTT acquired the film's digital rights.<ref name=":0" />

== Reception ==

=== Critical reception ===
Athira M. of ''[[The Hindu]]'' wrote "The Dhyan Sreenivasan-Aju Varghese combination shines in '<nowiki/>''Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna''<nowiki/>' but the situational humour lacks punch, with the local dialect managing to save some scenes."<ref>{{Cite news |last=M |first=Athira |title=‘Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna’ movie review: No big laughs in this rural comedy drama |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/nadikalil-sundari-yamuna-movie-review-no-big-laughs-in-this-rural-comedy-drama/article67314409.ece |access-date=2023-09-16 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Princy Alexander of ''[[Onmanorama]]'' wrote "It's not that '''Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna''<nowiki/>' is a perfect entertainer, but it is quiet refreshing that the makers have not tried too hard to make the comedy work. While the film may suffer from some cliches, the flow in the narrative and the humour ensure these shortcomings can be overlooked."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Alexander |first=Princy |title='Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna' review: Dhyan, Aju Varghese combo elevates this fun family drama |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/2023/09/15/dhyan-sreenivasan-aju-varghese-nadikalil-sundari-yamuna-marriage-political-rivalry-film-review.html |access-date=2023-09-16 |website=OnManorama}}</ref> Raymond John Kuriachan of ''[[OTTPlay]]'' gave 3 out of 5 stars and wrote "''Nadhikalil Sundari Yamuna'' offers nothing new, apart from an old template story coupled with outdated writing. With some laughs here and there, the performances of Aju Varghese and Dhyan Sreenivasan are the only appealing aspects of this passable comedy-drama."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kuriachan |first=Raymond John |title=Nadhikalil Sundari Yamuna Review: A rustic comedy that relies on archaic jokes |url=https://www.ottplay.com/review/nadhikalil-sundari-yamuna-review-a-rustic-comedy-that-relies-too-much-on-archaic-jokes/7cb547be0f974 |access-date=2023-09-16 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}</ref> Arjun Ramachandran of ''The South First'' gave 3 out of 5 stars and wrote "''Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna'' is a light-hearted entertainer and aims at the family audience. In that way, the makers have done justice."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramachandran |first=Arjun |title=Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna review: A light-hearted comedy that stands firm to entertain us with some cliches |url=https://thesouthfirst.com/entertainment/nadikalil-sundari-yamuna-movie-review/ |access-date=2023-09-16 |website=The South First |language=en-GB}}</ref>

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==

* {{IMDb title|id=tt21109252|title=Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna}}

[[Category:2023 films]]
[[Category:2020s Malayalam-language films]]
[[Category:Indian comedy-drama films]]
[[Category:Films shot in Kannur]]
[[Category:Films scored by Arun Muraleedharan]]
[[Category:2023 directorial debut films]]

Best Cultural Institution Award

2023-09-12T10:34:41Z

Bhmyashwanth:

{{Infobox award
| name = Best Cultural Institution Award
| image = Best Cultural Institution Award Goa.png
| image_size = 175px
| caption =
| awarded_for = Exemplary achievement by an institution in art and culture
| presenter = [[Government of Goa]]
| country = India
| location =
| reward = {{INRConvert|3|l}}
| eligibility =
| award2_type = First winner
| award2_winner = Gomant Vidya Niketan, [[Margao]]
| award3_type = Last winner
| award3_winner = Pandurang Prasadik Natya Mandal, [[Sanquelim|Sankhali]]
| award1_type = Total awarded
| award1_winner = 15
| year = 2008
| year2 = 2022{{efn|Awards were not given for the year 2020–2021 due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].}}
| previous = [[Yuva Srujan Puraskar]]
| next =
| website = {{URL|www.artandculture.goa.gov.in}}
}}

The '''Best Cultural Institution Award''', also known as the '''State Cultural Award for Institution''', is an annual award conferred by the Department of Art and Culture of the [[Government of Goa]]. This award has been established with the purpose of acknowledging, promoting, and honoring the notable contributions made by cultural institutions in the sphere of art and culture.

By presenting this recognition, the [[Government of Goa]] seeks to provide a significant boost to cultural organizations in the region, thereby fostering an environment that nurtures and encourages emerging talents. In recognition of their eligibility, qualifying institutions receive a commemorative item as well as a financial reward amounting to {{INRConvert|3|l}}<ref name=":1" />

==Aims==
The primary objective of this award is to acknowledge, endorse, and value the institution recognized as the foremost Cultural Institution of [[Goa]]. By doing so, the aim is to provide impetus to cultural institutions in general, which will subsequently inspire other establishments within the state to actively promote and nurture cultural talents, thereby fostering an exceptional creative output.<ref name=":1" />

Another essential goal is to cultivate a thriving cultural environment within the state. Additionally, this endeavor seeks to honor and commend the outstanding accomplishments of the esteemed institution deserving of such recognition.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Best Cultural Institution Award {{!}} Directorate of Art and Culture, Government of Goa, India |url=https://www.artandculture.goa.gov.in/en/schemes-programmesawards/best-cultural-institution-award |access-date=2023-09-09 |website=www.artandculture.goa.gov.in |archive-date=2023-09-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230910101200/https://www.artandculture.goa.gov.in/en/schemes-programmesawards/best-cultural-institution-award |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Eligibility==
The eligibility criteria for the award require that institutions have completed a minimum of 15 years of operation, during which they must have made extraordinary contributions to the realm of Art and Culture. This recognition is reserved for institutions that have showcased exceptional achievements and have significantly influenced the artistic landscape.<ref name=":1" />

Emphasis is placed on institutions engaged in Cultural Education, encompassing the provision of training in various artistic disciplines such as music, dance, [[drama]], and [[fine arts]]. These institutions play a pivotal role in nurturing and honing the talents of aspiring artists, facilitating their artistic development.<ref name=":1" />

Furthermore, cultural institutions that receive financial support from Central Government Corporations or [[Municipalities]] are also eligible to apply for the award. This provision ensures that institutions with diverse funding sources can be considered for recognition, facilitating a fair and inclusive selection process.<ref name=":1" />

Once an institution has been bestowed with the award, it becomes ineligible for subsequent awards. This policy ensures a balanced and equitable distribution of recognition among different institutions over time, fostering a dynamic and evolving artistic landscape.<ref name=":1" />

Moreover, it is imperative for an institution to possess a well-constituted managing body, with clearly defined powers and duties stipulated in its constitution. Additionally, the institution should enjoy a commendable reputation within the local community, serving as a testament to its unwavering dedication to promoting and supporting the arts.<ref name=":1" />

==Procedure==
Annually, the Department of Art and Culture issues a [[press release]] or advertisement with the purpose of inviting commendations for the award. This initiative seeks recommendations from esteemed institutions and accomplished individuals who have made significant contributions within the realm of Art & Culture. Notably, the committee responsible for overseeing this endeavor possesses the autonomy to independently acknowledge noteworthy accomplishments and put forth deserving institutions for consideration.<ref name=":1" />

==Recipients==
[[File:Gomant Vidya Niketan.jpg|thumb|upright|Gomant Vidya Niketan was the first cultural institution to receive the award.]]
[[File:Pilar from the sky.jpg|thumb|upright|The [[Society of the Missionaries of St. Francis Xavier, Pilar|Society of Pilar]] was the first and only [[Roman Catholic]] society to receive the award.]]
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!Year
!Name
!Ref
|-
|2008
|Gomant Vidya Niketan, [[Margao]]
|<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Recipients of Goa State Cultural Award |url=https://www.artandculture.goa.gov.in/sites/default/files/documents/47_doc_Recipients-of-Goa-State-Cultural-Awards.pdf |access-date=8 September 2023 |website=Directorate of Art and Culture |archive-date=5 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220805030337/https://www.artandculture.goa.gov.in/sites/default/files/documents/47_doc_Recipients-of-Goa-State-Cultural-Awards.pdf |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
|2009
|Konkani Bhasha Mandal, Margao
|<ref name=":0" />
|-
|2010
|[[Society of the Missionaries of St. Francis Xavier, Pilar|Society of Pilar]]
|<ref name=":0" />
|-
|2011
|[[Xavier Centre of Historical Research]]
|<ref name=":0" />
|-
|2012
|Hauns Sangeet Natya Mandal, [[Ponda, Goa|Ponda]]
|<ref name=":0" />
|-
|2013
|Naguesh Mahalaxmi Prasadik Natyasamaj, [[Bandora, Goa|Bandora]]
|<ref name=":0" />
|-
|2014
|Goa Cultural & Social Centre, [[Panaji]]
|<ref name=":0" />
|-
|2015
|Rudreshwar, Panaji
|<ref name=":0" />
|-
|2016
|Antruz Lalitak, Bandora
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Goa State Cultural Awards and Yuva Srujan Puraskar Announced |url=https://www.goa.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Goa-State-Cultural-awards-and-Yuva-Srujan-Purskar-announced.pdf |access-date=10 September 2023 |website=goa.gov.in |archive-date=20 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220320013828/https://www.goa.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Goa-State-Cultural-awards-and-Yuva-Srujan-Purskar-announced.pdf |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
|rowspan="2"|2017
|Dayanand Kala Kendra, [[Curchorem]]
|<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=17 Goans to be honoured with State Cultural Awards |url=http://www.heraldgoa.in/m/details.php?n_id=141237 |access-date=2023-09-09 |website=oHeraldo |archive-date=2023-09-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230910101142/http://www.heraldgoa.in/m/details.php?n_id=141237 |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
|Grupo Alegria Social & Cultural Association, [[Tiswadi]]
|<ref name=":2" />
|-
|rowspan="2"|2018{{efn|The award year differs from two sources; while the official website of the [[Government of Goa]] states that these two institutions received the award for the year 2018–2019, the official website of the Directorate of Art and Culture of the Government of Goa states that they were awarded for the year 2019–2020.<ref name=":1" />}}
|Vardambika Kala Sangh, [[Curti, Goa|Curti]]
|<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=Goa State Cultural Award 2018-19 |url=https://www.goa.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Goa-State-Cultural-Award-Best-Cultural-Institution-And-Library-2018-19.pdf |access-date=8 September 2023 |website=goa.gov.in |archive-date=3 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220903131729/https://www.goa.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Goa-State-Cultural-Award-Best-Cultural-Institution-And-Library-2018-19.pdf |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
|Shree Naguesh Maharudra Bhajani Mandal, Tiswadi
|<ref name=":3" />
|-
|2021
|Mahashala Kala Sangam, [[Marcel, Goa|Marcel]]
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Desk |first=N. T. |title=State cultural, yuva awards presented {{!}} The Navhind Times |url=https://www.navhindtimes.in/2021/12/16/goanews/state-cultural-yuva-awards-presented/ |access-date=2023-09-09 |language=en-US |archive-date=2023-09-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230905192230/https://www.navhindtimes.in/2021/12/16/goanews/state-cultural-yuva-awards-presented/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
|2022
|Pandurang Prasadik Natya Mandal, [[Sanquelim|Sankhali]]
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Goans to be awarded for their contribution to the field of art & culture |url=https://www.heraldgoa.in/Cafe/Goans-to-be-awarded-for-their-contribution-to-the-field-of-art-culture/200684 |access-date=2023-09-09 |website=oHeraldo |archive-date=2023-02-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230209185042/https://www.heraldgoa.in/Cafe/Goans-to-be-awarded-for-their-contribution-to-the-field-of-art-culture/200684 |url-status=live }}</ref>
|}

==Notes==
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==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Government of Goa]]
[[Category:Awards established in 2008]]
[[Category:Civil awards and decorations of Goa]]

Husainpur, Sultanganj

2023-09-06T22:46:47Z

Bhmyashwanth: Wrote an enlightening manuscript.

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== Demographics ==
As of 2011, Husainpur had a population of 650, in 113 households.<ref name="Census 2011 A"/>{{rp|167}} This population was 54.2% male (352) and 45.8% female (298). The 0-6 age group numbered 99 (50 male and 49 female), or 15.2% of the total population. No residents were members of Scheduled Castes.<ref name="Census 2011 B">{{cite web |title=Census of India 2011: Uttar Pradesh District Census Handbook - Mainpuri, Part B (Village and Town Wise Primary Census Abstract) |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1259/download/4050/DH_2011_0917_PART_B_DCHB_MAINPURI.pdf |website=Census of India |access-date=19 June 2023}}</ref>{{rp|124-5}}

The [[1981 Census of India|1981 census]] recorded Husainpur as having a population of 422 people, in 83 households.<ref name="Census 1981">{{cite book |title=Census 1981 Uttar Pradesh: District Census Handbook Part XIII-A: Village & Town Directory, District Mainpuri |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/29484/download/32665/28516_1981_MAI.pdf |access-date=25 July 2023}}</ref>{{rp|168-9}}

The [[1961 Census of India|1961 census]] recorded Husainpur (as "Husenpur") as comprising 2 hamlets, with a total population of 321 people (176 male and 145 female), in 67 households and 44 physical houses. The area of the village was given as 232 acres.<ref name="Census 1961">{{cite book |title=Census 1961: District Census Handbook, Uttar Pradesh (24 - Mainpuri District) |location=Lucknow |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/28772/download/31954/22833_1961_MAI.pdf |access-date=25 December 2021}}</ref>{{rp|xciv}}

== Infrastructure ==
As of 2011, Husainpur had 1 primary school; it did not have any healthcare facilities. Drinking water was provided by hand pump and tube well/post office; there were no public toilets. The village had a post office but no public library; there was at least some access to electricity for residential and agricultural purposes. Streets were made of both ''[[Indian vernacular architecture#kachcha|kachcha]]'' and ''[[Indian vernacular architecture#pucca|pakka]]'' materials.<ref name="Census 2011 A">{{cite web |title=Census of India 2011: Uttar Pradesh District Census Handbook - Mainpuri, Part A (Village and Town Directory) |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1258/download/4046/DH_2011_0917_PART_A_DCHB_MAINPURI.pdf |website=Census of India |access-date=19 June 2023}}</ref>{{rp|167-72}}

==References==
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Fauja Singh

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| name = Fauja Singh
| honorific_suffix = {{post-nominals|country=GBR|size=100%|BEM}}
| image = Fauja Singh in 2007.jpg
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| caption = Singh in 2007
| nickname = Turbaned Tornado<br />Running Baba<br />Sikh Superman<ref name="straits">{{cite news|last=Wee|first=Lea|title=Running gave him second wind|newspaper=The Straits Times|location=Singapore|date=13 December 2012|page=24}}</ref>
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| birth_place = [[Beas Pind]], [[Punjab Province (British India)|Punjab]], [[British India]]
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| country = United Kingdom
| sport = [[Marathon]]
| retired = 24 February 2013<ref name="feb2013">{{cite news |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/Marathon-runner-Fauja-Singh-to-retire-after-one-last-run/Article1-999041.aspx | page= 169 |title=New Delhi Marathon runner Fauja Singh to retire after one last run 3rd of September |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130125060049/http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/Marathon-runner-Fauja-Singh-to-retire-after-one-last-run/Article1-999041.aspx |archive-date=25 January 2013}}</ref><ref name="ndtv">{{cite news|url=http://sports.ndtv.com/othersports/othersports/item/204074-at-101-fauja-singh-completes-his-final-marathon?pfrom=home-otherstories|title=At 101, Fauja Singh completes his final marathon|date=24 February 2013|agency=Agence France-Presse|access-date=24 February 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130226234019/http://sports.ndtv.com/othersports/othersports/item/204074-at-101-fauja-singh-completes-his-final-marathon?pfrom=home-otherstories|archive-date=26 February 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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'''Fauja Singh''' {{post-nominals|country=GBR|BEM}} ({{lang-pa|ਫੌਜਾ ਸਿੰਘ}}) is a British [[Sikh]] and retired [[marathon]] runner of [[Punjabi people|Punjabi]] [[Indian people|Indian]] descent. He has beaten a number of [[Masters Athletics World Records|world records]] in multiple age brackets, but none of his times have been ratified as records. His personal best time for the [[London Marathon]] (2003) is 6 hours 2 minutes,<ref name="bbc2005">{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/funny_old_game/4631111.stm|title=Life Begins at 90|first=Mark|last=Ashenden|work=BBC News|date=30 June 2005|access-date=16 October 2011}}</ref> and his marathon best, claimed for the 90-plus age bracket, is 5 hours 40 minutes at the alleged age of 92, at the 2003 [[Toronto Waterfront Marathon]].<ref name="express2004"/><ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/4084162.stm|title=Runner, 94, finishes capital race|work=BBC News|access-date=16 October 2011|date=12 June 2005}}</ref>

==Biography==

=== Early life ===
Fauja Singh claims to have been born in [[Beas Pind]], [[Jalandhar]], [[Punjab region|Punjab]], [[British India]] on 1 April 1911,<ref name="express2004">{{cite news|first=Vijay|last=Rana|title=At 93, Adidas Marathon man Fauja runs with god as partner|date=19 April 2004|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/oldStory/45350|newspaper=[[The Indian Express]]| access-date=18 October 2011|quote="I run while talking to God."}}</ref> the youngest of four children. Singh did not walk until he was five years old. His legs were thin and weak, and he could hardly walk long distances. Because of this, he was often teased, and he was called by the nickname "danda" ({{lang-pa|ਡੰਡਾ}} for "stick") for the next ten years. As a young man, Singh was an avid amateur runner, but he gave it up at the time of the [[Partition of India]].

=== Return to running as a passion ===
It was only after witnessing the death of his fifth son, Kuldip, in a construction accident in August 1994, that Singh returned to his passion for running, in 1995. The death of his wife in 1992, and his eldest daughter who had died from complications after giving birth to his third granddaughter, gave him the determination for this new focus in life.<ref name="straits"/> He emigrated to England in the 1990s and lives with one of his sons in [[Ilford]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Age catches up with Fauja Singh|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/general/athletics/age-catches-up-with-fauja-singh-8508316.html|work=The Independent|access-date=22 March 2013|location=London|first=Simon|last=Turnbull|date=24 February 2013}}</ref>

At 89 years, he took seriously to running and ended up in international marathon events. When he first turned up for training at [[London Borough of Redbridge|Redbridge]], [[Essex]], he was dressed in a three-piece suit. The coach had to rework everything, including his attire. Singh ran his first race, the [[London Marathon]], in 2000.<ref name="ndtv2011"/> According to his coach, he used to run up to 20 kilometres easily and wanted to run a marathon, thinking it to be just 26 kilometres and not {{convert|26|mi|km|abbr=off}}. It was after he realised this that he began training seriously.<ref>{{cite news|first=John |last=Carney |title=Marathon man, 100, takes challenges in his stride |date=3 February 2012 |url=http://topics.scmp.com/news/hk-news-watch/article/Marathon-man-100-takes-challenges-in-his-stride |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120715195945/http://topics.scmp.com/news/hk-news-watch/article/Marathon-man-100-takes-challenges-in-his-stride |url-status=dead |archive-date=15 July 2012 |work=South China Morning Post |access-date=14 February 2012 }}</ref>

At the age of 93, Singh completed a marathon in 6 hours and 54 minutes, 58 minutes quicker than the world best for the 90-plus age bracket.<ref name="express2004"/>

In 2004, he was featured in an [[advertising campaign]] for sportswear manufacturer [[Adidas]] alongside [[David Beckham]] and [[Muhammad Ali]].<ref>{{cite news|title=The secret of the world's oldest marathon runner|date=19 October 2011|url=https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2011/oct/19/secret-worlds-oldest-marathon-runner-100|work=[[The Guardian]]|access-date=14 February 2012|location=London, UK|first=Nosheen|last=Iqbal}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=The new face of adidas, 93 |date=30 March 2004 |url=http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/article-9978399-the-new-face-of-adidas-93.do |work=London Evening Standard |access-date=14 February 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120126113624/http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/article-9978399-the-new-face-of-adidas-93.do |archive-date=26 January 2012}}</ref>

Singh bettered the UK records for the 200 m, 400 m, 800 m, mile and 3000 m for his, claimed, age group, all within a single 94-minute period,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.currybear.com/wordpress/?p=4239|title=The Real Singh, the Real King (Fauja Singh)|work=Curry Bear|date=April 2010|access-date=16 October 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bvaf.org.uk/oldnews.htm|title=94-year-old breaks 5 records within 94 minutes|publisher=British Masters Athletic Federation|access-date=16 October 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111017173311/http://www.bvaf.org.uk/oldnews.htm|archive-date=17 October 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://diabetesdietdialogue.wordpress.com/2007/07/14/who-are-the-oldest-people-on-our-planet-and-why-are-they-that-healthy-part-4|title=Who Are The Oldest People on Our Planet? And, Why Are They That Healthy?|work=Diabetes Diet Dialogue|date=14 July 2007|access-date=16 October 2011}}</ref> but they are not currently listed as records.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mastersathletics.co.uk/uk-age-group-track-records/|title=UK Age Group Track Records|publisher=Masters Athletics UK|access-date=15 September 2022}}</ref>

At the age of 100, Singh attempted and accomplished eight [[world records in masters athletics|world age group records]] in one day, at the special Ontario Masters Association Fauja Singh Invitational Meet, held at [[Birchmount Stadium]] in [[Toronto|Toronto, Ontario]], [[Canada]]. Timed by officials in Canada, he ran the [[100 metres]] in 23.14, [[200 metres]] in 52.23, the [[400 metres]] in 2:13.48, the [[800 metres]] in 5:32.18, the [[1500 metres]] in 11:27.81, the [[Mile run|mile]] in 11:53.45, the [[3000 metres]] in 24:52.47, and the [[5000 metres]] in 49:57.39, setting five world records for his age group in one day.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://masterstrack.com/2011/10/20285 |title=M100 Indian sets 8 world records in succession? Check ID first |publisher=Masterstrack.com |access-date=16 October 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111031133913/http://masterstrack.com/2011/10/20285/ |archive-date=31 October 2011}}</ref> Some events had no previous record holder, as nobody over age 100 had ever attempted the distance. Some of his marks are significantly superior to the listed world record in the M95 age group as well.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ontariomastersathletics.ca/?p=2407|title=100 Year Old Fauja Singh Sets EIGHT World Records in a Row|publisher=Ontario Masters Athletics|date=13 October 2011|access-date=16 October 2011}}</ref>

Three days later, on 16 October 2011, Singh was claimed to have become the first 100-year-old to finish a marathon, completing the [[Toronto Waterfront Marathon]] in 8:11:06.<ref>{{cite news|title=Another marathon milestone for centenarian|date=17 October 2011|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2011/20111018/main6.htm|work=[[The Tribune (Chandigarh)|The Tribune]]|access-date=18 October 2011}}</ref> As it took him over 14 minutes after the gun to cross the starting line, the official time submitted, and declined, for the age group record was 8:25:17.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sportstats.ca/display-results.php?lang=eng&racecode=47498&first=Fauja&last=Singh&bibnum=&page=&sortby=place&city=&sizeofpage=20&limit=2000 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120910045908/http://www.sportstats.ca/display-results.php?lang=eng&racecode=47498&first=Fauja&last=Singh&bibnum=&page=&sortby=place&city=&sizeofpage=20&limit=2000 |url-status=dead |archive-date=10 September 2012 |title=Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon |publisher=Sport Stats |access-date=16 October 2011 }}</ref>

''[[Guinness World Records]]'' refused to include Singh in its record book because he could not produce his birth certificate to prove his age. Birth records were not kept in India in 1911<ref>{{cite news|title=Fauja Singh, 100, won't make Guinness|publisher=ESPN|url=https://www.espn.com/olympics/trackandfield/story/_/id/7143946/guinness-certify-100-year-old-fauja-singh-marathon|agency=Associated Press|access-date=24 October 2011}}</ref> although Singh was able to produce a passport listing his date of birth as 1 April 1911, and a letter from [[Elizabeth II|Queen Elizabeth II]] congratulating him on his 100th birthday.<ref>https://www.huffpost.com/archive/ca/entry/2011/10/24/fauja-singh-marathon-no-record_n_1028410.html?ir=UK {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}</ref>

In October 2011, Singh, a [[vegetarian]], became the oldest man to be featured in a [[PETA]] campaign.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/off-the-field/100-year-old-marathoner-fauja-singh-becomes-petas-poster-boy/articleshow/10441985.cms|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120112010253/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-10-21/off-the-field/30305790_1_vegetarian-diet-peta-ad-peta-india|archive-date=12 January 2012|work=[[The Times of India]]|title=100-year-old marathoner Fauja Singh becomes PETA's poster boy|date=21 October 2011}}</ref>
In July 2012, Singh carried the Olympic torch.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/london-olympics-2012/news/Fauja-Singh-101-dazzles-in-Olympic-Torch-relay/articleshow/15080036.cms|title=Fauja Singh, 101, dazzles in Olympic Torch relay|date=21 July 2012|work=The Times of India}}</ref>

Singh had stated that he would retire from competitive running after taking part in the Hong Kong marathon on 24 February 2013, five weeks shy of his 102nd birthday.<ref name="feb2013"/> He completed the 10 kilometre run at the Hong Kong marathon in 1 hour 32 minutes and 28 seconds,<ref name="ndtv"/> and said that he intends to continue running for pleasure, health and charity.

Singh was awarded the [[British Empire Medal]] (BEM) in the [[2015 New Year Honours]] for services to sport and charity.<ref>{{London Gazette|issue=61092|supp=y|page=N33|date=31 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/391413/New_Year_Honours_List_2015.pdf|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150102104907/https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/391413/New_Year_Honours_List_2015.pdf|url-status=dead|title=2015 New Year Honours List|archivedate=2 January 2015}}</ref>

Singh is {{convert|1.72|m|ftin|abbr=off}} tall and weighs {{convert|52|kg|lb|abbr=on}}. He attributes his physical fitness and longevity to abstaining from smoking and alcohol and to following a simple vegetarian diet.<ref>{{cite news|first=Lauren|last=Johnston|title=100-year-old Fauja Singh sets world record: Oldest runner to complete a marathon|date=17 October 2011|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/running_dialogue/2011/10/100-year-old-fauja-singh-sets-world-record-oldest-runner-to-complete-a-mara|work=Daily News|location=New York |access-date=18 October 2011}}</ref> He has been quoted as saying "I am very careful about different foods. My diet is simple [[phulka]], [[dal]], green vegetables, yogurt and milk. I do not touch [[paratha]]s, [[pakora]]s, rice or any other fried food. I take lots of water and tea with [[ginger]]. ... I go to bed early taking the name of my ''Rabba'' (God) as I don't want all those negative thoughts crossing my mind."<ref name="express2004"/>

Speaking about the marathon, he said: "The first 20 miles are not difficult. As for last six miles, I run while talking to God."<ref name="express2004"/>

=== Retirement from running ===
As of April 2023, Fauja no longer runs himself but still enjoys cheering on marathon runners at events.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Kanthwal |first=Gaurav Kanthwal |date=30 April 2023 |title=What keeps Fauja Singh going |work=The Tribune |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/comment/what-keeps-fauja-singh-going-503214}}</ref>

==Sikhs in the City==
He is the eldest of a group of Sikhs who call themselves "Sikhs in the City". There were three other Sikhs, aged 79, 79 and 80, in the "Golden Oldies" team which ran the Edinburgh Marathon relay in 2009.<ref name=Potter>{{cite news|first=Laura|last=Potter|title=Glad to be grey|date=20 June 2009|url=https://www.theguardian.com/society/2009/jun/20/fauja-singh-marathon-runners|work=[[The Guardian]]|access-date=14 February 2012|location=London, UK}}</ref> The SITC running group are a now a well-established team based in East London, running marathons across the world with interfaith groups and raising money for Fauja Singh's charities.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.sikhsinthecity.org/history-archive/|title=History of Sikhs in the City|access-date=16 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180216084639/http://www.sikhsinthecity.org/history-archive/|archive-date=16 February 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref>

==''Turbaned Tornado''==
His biography, titled ''Turbaned Tornado'', was formally released in the Attlee Room of Britain's [[House of Lords]] on 7 July 2011 by [[Anthony Young, Baron Young of Norwood Green|Lord Anthony Young]] of Norwood Green and retired British Crown Court judge Sir [[Mota Singh]]. The book was written by [[Chandigarh]]-based columnist and writer [[Khushwant Singh]].<ref name="ndtv2011">{{cite news|title=Fauja Singh: Marathoner, poster boy, 100 yrs old|date=8 July 2011|url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/fauja-singh-marathoner-poster-boy-100-yrs-old-117750|publisher=[[NDTV]]|access-date=18 October 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=100-year-old Sikh marathoner's biography released in Britain|date=8 July 2011|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/100year-old-sikh-marathoners-biography-rel/814740|work=[[The Indian Express]]|access-date=18 October 2011}}</ref>

==Achievements==
;Running Career

*Marathons run: London (6), Toronto (2), New York (1)
*Marathon debut: London, 2000, aged 89
*London Flora Marathon 2000: 6:54
*London Flora Marathon 2001: 6:54
*London Flora Marathon 2002: 6:45
*Bupa Great North Run (Half Marathon) 2002: 2:39
*London Flora Marathon 2003: 6:02
*Toronto Waterfront Marathon 2003: '''5:40'''
*New York City Marathon 2003: 7:35
*London Flora Marathon 2004: 6:07
*Glasgow City Half Marathon 2004: 2:33
*Capital Radio Help a London Child 10,000 m 2004: 1:08
*Toronto Waterfront Half Marathon 2004: 2:29:59
*Toronto Waterfront Marathon 2011: 8:11:0
*London Marathon 2012 : 7:49:21
*Hong Kong Marathon (10 km) 2012: 1:34 (raised $25,800 for charity)<ref>{{cite news|first=Katerina|last=Nikolas|title=Oldest marathon runner 'Turbaned Torpedo' runs in HK marathon|date=6 February 2012|url=http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/319104|work=Digital Journal|access-date=14 February 2012}}</ref>
*parkrun uk 2012 – Age graded record holder: 179.04% with a time of 38:34<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.parkrun.org.uk/|title=home | parkrun UK|website=www.parkrun.org.uk}}</ref>
*Hong Kong Marathon (10 km) 2013: 1:32:28<ref>{{cite web |url=http://sports.ndtv.com/othersports/othersports/item/204074-at-101-fauja-singh-completes-his-final-marathon?pfrom=home-otherstories |title=At 101, Fauja Singh completes his final marathon | Other Sports - More | NDTVSports.com |access-date=24 February 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130226234019/http://sports.ndtv.com/othersports/othersports/item/204074-at-101-fauja-singh-completes-his-final-marathon?pfrom=home-otherstories |archive-date=26 February 2013 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

==Awards==
On 13 November 2003, Singh was awarded the [[Ellis Island Medal of Honor]] by the [[National Ethnic Coalition]], a US group that advocates ethnic pride and tolerance. William Fugazy, the chairman of the coalition, said Singh is a symbol of racial tolerance, and his running helps bridge the gap created by the [[11 September terrorist attacks]]. "He is the greatest inspiration," said Fugazy, and added that Singh was the first non-American to receive the honour.<ref>[http://articles.nydailynews.com/2003-11-14/news/18238551_1_sikh-religion-ellis-island-medal Osama Jeers Didn't Stop Sikh Marathon Man, 92, by Austin Fenner Daily News (New York), Friday, 14 November 2003]</ref> He was awarded the "Pride of India" title by a UK-based organisation for his achievements in 2011.<ref>{{cite news|title=Centenarian Fauja Singh does it again|date=5 February 2012|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/athletics/Centenarian-Fauja-Singh-does-it-again/articleshow/11766409.cms|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=14 February 2012}}</ref>

==Punjab elections 2012==
He attended an election rally at village Kukranwala under the Raja Sansi constituency (near Amritsar) for the [[People's Party of Punjab]] candidate, where he was reported to have extended his support for the party.<ref>{{cite news|title=Fauja Singh runs for PPP|date=24 January 2012|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/fauja-singh-runs-for-ppp/903130|work=[[The Indian Express]]|access-date=14 February 2012}}</ref> However, the party was criticized by ''Sikhs in the City'' for the "misuse of Fauja Singh for political purposes", and for having "abused the vulnerability of an old man for its own ends".<ref>{{cite news|title=100-year-old marathoner's family miffed with political party|date=25 January 2012|url=http://sports.ndtv.com/othersports/athletics/item/184553-100-year-old-marathoners-family-miffed-with-political-party|publisher=[[NDTV]]|access-date=14 February 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120129011923/http://sports.ndtv.com/othersports/athletics/item/184553-100-year-old-marathoners-family-miffed-with-political-party|archive-date=29 January 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref>

==Chardikala Run 2012==
Fauja Singh was invited as a special guest for the 2nd Annual Chardikala Run in Malaysia. The run was given a theme '101 and running' as a mark of respect for Singh. He was given a warm crowd response and was also presented with The BrandLaureate Award on stage during the closing ceremony.{{citation needed|date=March 2016}}

Singh was given a warm response by the people of Malaysia. He was escorted to the Chardikala Charitable Fun Run venue, Astaka in [[Petaling Jaya]], by the Malaysian Bikers Group. Singh flagged off the start of the Marathon. Fauja Singh's attitude was praised especially because he had taken part in the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon on the same morning, yet was in full spirits meeting, greeting and being a major part of the successful CCFR 2012.{{citation needed|date=March 2016}}

==References==
{{More footnotes needed|date=March 2016}}
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==External links==
*[http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/sikh-personalities/26263-fauja-singh-oldest-marathon-runner.html Passage on Fauja Singh, The Oldest Marathon Runner] (''Sikh Personalities'')
*[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/funny_old_game/4631111.stm "Life begins at 90"] (''[[BBC Sport]]'')
*[http://www.sikhtimes.com/bios_041904a.html Biography] in ''[[The Sikh Times]]''
*[http://www.rediff.com/sports/2004/mar/23fauja.htm REDIFF article regarding ADIDAS deal]
*[http://www.sikhsinthecity.org Sikhs in the City Running Team]
*[http://www.outlookindia.com/article.aspx?264632 Roll Over Bannister], Article in ''[[Outlook (Indian magazine)|Outlook magazine]]''
*{{cite news | title = Fauja Singh Reflection Healthy Living | date = 4 February 2011 | url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAGcDfkJscI&feature=player_embedded | publisher = [[Sangat TV]] | access-date = 19 October 2011 | language = Punjabi | quote = Fauja Singh gives some tips on how to be healthy, happy and holy.}}
*{{cite news | title = Michael Mosley meets 101-year-old Fauja Singh | date = 6 August 2012 | url = http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00wzn5j | quote = [[BBC Horizon]]'s [[Michael J. Mosley|Michael Mosley]] interviews Fauja Singh as he becomes the world record holder for oldest marathon runner.}}

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