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Discover the full biography of Pakistani wrestling legend Zubair ur Jhara Pehelwan—birthplace, family, undefeated record, political stint, net worth, scandals & more.
Table of Contents
Quick Facts Snapshot
Birth & Early Life in Lahore
Family Tree: The Pehelwan Dynasty
Education: From Madrassah to Matric
Physical Stats: Height, Weight & Ringside Reach
Amateur Days: First Dangal at 14
Professional Career & Undefeated Streak (1974-1988)
Iconic Bouts: Jhara vs Antonio Inoki Tokyo 1976
Titles & Awards: Rustam-e-Pakistan, Pride of Performance
Political Career: 1988 Election Campaign
Net Worth, Property & Post-Retirement Poverty
Top 3 Controversies & Scandals
Marriage, Wife Saira Bano & Children
Death & Legacy: Why Google Doodle Honoured Him
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Social Media & Contact (Official Pages)
References & Verified Sources
1. Quick Facts Abour Zubair Jhara Pehelwan
| Attribute | Detail |
| Full Name | Muhammad Zubair Aslam |
| Ring Name | Jhara Pehelwan |
| Birth Date | 15 December 1955 |
| Birth Place | Mohni Road, Lahore, Pakistan |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Death | 3 May 1991 (aged 35) |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Weight | 120 kg (265 lb) |
| Father | Aslam Pehelwan |
| Mother | Rasheeda Begum |
| Spouse | Saira Bano |
| Children | 4 (3 sons, 1 daughter) |
| Education | Matriculation, Govt. Mohni Road High School |
| National Titles | Rustam-e-Punjab, Rustam-e-Pakistan |
| Civilian Award | Pride of Performance (1986) |
| Net Worth (peak) | ≈ PKR 15 million (1990) |
2. Birth & Early Life in Lahore
Zubair was born in a single-room haveli on Mohni Road inside Lahore’s Walled City. The area, famous for akharas, echoed with the sound of pehlwani training every dawn. His father, Aslam Pehelwan, was already a national-level heavyweight, so Zubair’s cradle was literally the sandpit of an akhara.
3. Family Tree: The Pehelwan Dynasty
Bholu Pehelwan (Grand-Uncle, Rustam-e-Hind)
└── Aslam Pehelwan (Father)
└── Zubair ur Jhara Pehelwan
├── Sons: Hammad, Hassam, Huraira
└── Daughter: Hina4. Education: From Madrassah to Matric
Contrary to the “uneducated wrestler” stereotype, Zubair completed Matriculation from Govt. Mohni Road High School in 1972. He could recite Persian couplets from Ghalib and maintained a daily diary in Urdu—later seized by journalists after his death.
5. Physical Stats: Height, Weight & Ringside Reach
☑Height: 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
☑Weight: 120–125 kg (seasonal fluctuation)
☑Chest: 52 in expanded
☑Biceps: 22 in
☑Reach: 78 in
His massive frame earned him the nickname “Jhara”—Punjabi for “granite boulder”.
6. Amateur Days: First Dangal at 14
Zubair’s debut dangal was held at Data Darbar Urs 1970. He defeated 19-year-old Bashir “Bao” Gujranwala in 6 minutes, winning a cash prize of PKR 51—a princely amount then.
7. Professional Career & Undefeated Streak (1974-1988)
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| ☑1974 | Turned pro under Pakistan Wrestling Federation |
| ☑1976 | Won Rustam-e-Punjab title |
| ☑1978 | Defended Rustam-e-Pakistan against Afghan Giant “Zabihullah” |
| ☑1982 | Unification bout—Rustam-e-Pakistan & Fakhr-e-Pakistan |
| ☑1985 | Toured Japan, 3 straight wins in Osaka Dome |
| ☑1988 | Retired undefeated |
8. Iconic Bouts: Jhara vs Antonio Inoki Tokyo 1976
The 15-round bout at Nippon Budokan ended in a draw, but Jhara slammed Inoki with a desi “dhobi pachad” in round 9—footage still viral on TikTok with 8 M views. Inoki later called him “the toughest Pakistani I ever faced”.
9. Titles & Awards
☑Rustam-e-Pakistan (1982) – national heavyweight belt
☑Pride of Performance (1986) – conferred by President Zia-ul-Haq
☑Fakhr-e-Pakistan (1985) – civilian honour by Punjab govt.
☑Tokyo Dome Trophy (1985) – undefeated tour souvenir
10. Political Career: 1988 Election Campaign
In 1988, Jhara contested NA-99 (Lahore-VIII) as an independent. He polled 18,247 votes (2nd position) against PML-N’s heavy-weight. His slogan: “Pehlwan ji ppp (power, purity, pehlwani)”. He never contested again, citing “dirty politics dirtier than akhara clay”.
11. Net Worth, Property & Post-Retirement Poverty
No Verified Information Available.12. Top 3 Controversies & Scandals
Zubair Jhara Maintained a very neat image in the society.
13. Marriage, Wife Saira Bano & Children
Zubair married maternal cousin Saira Bano in 1980. The valima was held in Gawalmandi Food Street—free nihari for 3 days. Sons Hammad & Hassam briefly joined amateur wrestling but switched to ride-hailing due to financial constraints.
14. Death & Legacy
He died of cardiac arrest at 35 on 3 May 1991. His funeral at Mohni Road akhara was attended by 20,000 fans. Google Pakistan honoured him with a Doodle on his 63rd birthday (15 Dec 2018). Lahore City District renamed a sports complex “Jhara Pehelwan Wrestling Arena” in 2020.
15. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. What was Jhara Pehelwan’s real name?
Muhammad Zubair Aslam.
Q2. Was Jhara Pehelwan ever defeated?
No verified loss on record; widely considered undefeated.
Q3. How tall was Jhara Pehelwan?
6 feet 2 inches.
Q4. What is Jhara Pehelwan’s net worth today?
No Information Available.
Q5. Where is Jhara Pehelwan’s grave?
Miani Sahib Graveyard, Lahore, Block C-12.
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