Yoga guru and businessman Ramdev recently sparked a wave of attention when he challenged a journalist to a wrestling match, which quickly went viral on social media. The 59-year-old Ramdev Baba, during an event hosted by a media organisation, approached the editor on stage for a friendly sparring session. However, he soon discovered that his opponent was no newbie, but an experienced wrestler.
Karnik, a journalist from Indore in Madhya Pradesh, comes from a family with a strong wrestling heritage. The video circulating online shows Ramdev attempting to overpower Karnik, but the journalist skillfully avoids his moves.
Karnik, a journalist from Indore in Madhya Pradesh, hails from a family with deep wrestling roots. The video circulating online captures Ramdev attempting to take down Karnik, only for the journalist to skillfully dodge his moves.
At one point, Ramdev did manage to bring Karnik to the ground, but the journalist swiftly regained control, holding his own throughout the match. The encounter ended on a cheerful note, with both participants falling to the ground and then rising with smiles.
The event quickly divided opinions online. While some lauded Ramdev’s physical condition, with one user noting, “Whatever anyone says, Baba Ramdev is very fit even at this age," others were more critical, suggesting that he had underestimated the journalist.
“Baba thought he would be an easy target for media attention but ended up making a fool of himself,” one post remarked.
“The news guy will remember this for the rest of his life,” another comment read.
Jaideep Karnik’s father, Subhash Karnik, was a well-respected wrestler and a leading figure in Madhya Pradesh’s wrestling community, while his grandfather, Rangnath Karnik, was considered a legendary wrestler of his time.