Until he turned 5, there was nothing peculiar about Basori Lal that would make his family treat him differently. But when the 5-year-old boy from Madhya Pradesh stopped growing like other kids of his age, they realized that his height seemed a bit off.
But with no means to consult a doctor, they could never determine the real reason behind Basori Lal’s stunted physical growth.
Today, a 50-year-old Basori is only 29 inches tall and a mini-celebrity in his village whom everyone loves, and adores to be around.
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He lives with his brother Gopi Lal, 55, and his wife Satia, also 50. The man, who can easily be mistaken for a child, given his short height, has no qualms about his size.
But this wasn’t always the case.
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During his growing up years, many bullied and picked up on Basori Lal for his short height and child-like stature. But the family was poor and couldn’t afford medical treatment for him. In the words of his brother Gopi:
“Nobody was able to take him to a doctor. We are poor people, I am a labourer. Where would I take him?”
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But for his family, Basori Lal has always been a real hero. His brother proudly says:
“People from different villages come to our house to see my brother. That’s a blessing for us. We feel proud that people love and care for Basori.”
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Gopi’s wife, Satia, is equally fond of her brother-in-law and admires his positive attitude towards life. As she describes:
“Basori is a man with positive thinking. He doesn’t have any regret of being short. It doesn’t bother him. All he needs is happiness, good people around him, and a good whisky!”
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Basori Lal doesn’t want to get married.
“I want to work like I am doing right now. I always want to live with my brother,” he says.
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Basori Lal may have a child-like appearance but he loves his whisky just like any other man. He takes immense pleasure in his height and celebrates it with a glass of whisky every day before going to bed.
“I need a glass of whisky before I go to sleep. That’s my way of celebration,” he adds.
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In a world where some people are never satisfied with their looks and keep making efforts to tweak them artificially, Basori Lal’s attitude is inspiring.
All photos via Rare Shot/Daily Mail