Aslam Pahalwan
| Birth name | Muhammad Aslam Khan |
|---|---|
| Born |
January 14, 1927 India |
| Died | January 7, 1989 (aged 61) Lahore, Pakistan |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | The Wrestling King Rustam-e-Jahan |
| Billed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Billed weight | 300 lb (136 kg) |
| Trained by | Hamida Pahalwan |
Aslam Khan (January 14, 1927 - January 7, 1989) popularly known as Aslam Pahalwan was a Pakistani professional wrestler and World Heavyweight Champion. In Europe and America, he wrestled as the All Indian Champion. Aslam has defeated big names in wrestling like Bert Assirati, George Gordienko, Roy Heffernan and Emile Czaja. His son Jhara Pahalwan also remained undefeated in his career.
Aslam Pahalwan started his wrestling career as the pupil of Hamida Pahalwan and also the Great Gama of India. Aslam is one of the unbeatable wrestlers that the art of traditional wrestling produced when it flourished in India during the past.
His exercise routine was similar to that of his elder brother Bholu Pahalwan. He trained thrice a day, relying mostly on basic Pahalwani exercises, such as bodyweight exercises like the Indian Pushups called dands and squats known as baithaks in the regional language or other ancient workouts like the Indian weight training with stones called nals and heavy clubs exercise known as Joris to increase strength, stamina and flexibility. A high-calorie and nutritious diet was a must to sustain bodyweight after a strenuous workout. He usually consumed an entire goat during a single meal.
Aslam started wrestling during the 1940s. He commenced his career by participating in tournaments held mostly in the Punjab, but he also competed in games held in other parts of India. His first wrestling match was in Amritsar against Bala Pahalwan of India. He defeated his opponent in only ninety seconds. In another important test of his career Aslam defeated Niranjan Singh in Patiala in less than two minutes. During the pre-independence days, the Maharaja of Patiala used to sponsor a wrestling championship in his princely state each year, during the Islamic month of Moharram. During one such tournament Aslam defeated a wrestler known as Puran Singh, in a final showdown. He was rewarded a sum of ten thousand rupees by the Maharaja Bhopindar Singh for his success. He later moved into the limelight by beating Kala Pahalwan and Aslam Mohni Wala in the city of Lahore.
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