Aditya ‘Romeo’ Dev, 21, is the world’s smallest bodybuilder. Dev stands at 2 feet 9 inches and weighs 20 pounds. Dev is about the height of a cricket bat. Dev’s condition is caused by dwarfism.

Dev can lift up to a maximum of 10 pounds, which is a big feat, considering that is half his body weight.

Dev is a famous celebrity in his hometown of Phagwara, India. Dev trains at least 1 hour daily and crowds follow him to watch him work out at his local gym. Aditya ‘Romeo’ Dev received the same kind of attention when he was in New York recently.

Dev said he had been training as a bodybuilder for the last 3 years. His trainer is Ranjeet Pal. Pal started by getting Dev to do basic exercises to prepare his body for bodybuilding. Aerobics, push ups and gymnastics were used as preparatory exercises.

Dev said he had been invited to make appearances on TV shows and stage performances. Dev has ambitions of making it big as an entertainer. He has plans to be a singer and actor.

Romeo Dev does not have a girlfriend yet.

Aditya ‘Romeo’ Dev photos.

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This entry was posted on Friday, April 24th, 2009 at 6:13 pm and is filed under Gossip.