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He was attached to the land of Kerala and wanted to stay in Alimpur.
Despite Samrat's growing popularity in the bodybuilding world, he continued to work as a mason at a construction site in Arimpur.
The village of Arimpur in Kerala, once known as Aripura, the land of rice cultivation, has a rich history closely linked to its agricultural roots. Today it carries on its legacy under a new name but remains a meeting point of traditional and modern livelihoods. One such story of this intersection is that of Samrat Ghosh, a young man who traveled to Alin from Murshidabad in West Bengal about five years ago Arimpur. Lured by the promise of better opportunities, Samrat came to this village in Kerala to work in construction, a field far removed from Alipura's agricultural traditions.
Outside of work, Samrat also strives to stay healthy. He joined a local gym and did structured training under coach Aguirre, as well as working out during breaks from work. In the bodybuilding competition organized by the Kappa Association, outsider Samrat won the championship of “Mr. Thrissur” and “Mr. Kerala” in the 65kg junior category. He also finished second in a junior bodybuilding competition in South India and has started preparing for the Mr. India competition.
Despite Samrat's growing popularity in the bodybuilding world, he continued to work as a mason at a construction site in Arimpur. He reflects on the vast difference between what he makes here and what he used to make back home. In Murshidabad, he earned only Rs 300 per day, but in Kerala, his daily salary has risen to Rs 1,000. The significant increase in income allowed him to live a more comfortable life and pursue his passion for bodybuilding without financial pressure.
He grew attached to the land of Kerala and wanted to stay in Alimpur. Samrat Ghosh is satisfied with his income, good health and recognition and has no interest in returning to his hometown. He feels that he is welcome in Kerala and he intends to stay.
