Aditya Dev

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name = Aditya 'Romeo' Dev

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birth_date = 1988 (age 19)
birth_place = Phagwara, IND
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occupation = Body Builder, Entertainer, Dancer
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Aditya 'Romeo' Dev is a body builder with dwarfism made famous by being reported in the UK press in February 2008. [ [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2008/02/12/wromeo112.xml Romeo Dev, the world's smallest bodybuilder - Telegraph ] ] Romeo can shoulder press custom made 1.5kg dumbbells, a notable feat given his 9kg (20 lbs.) body weight and 2' 9" stature. [ [http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/worldnews.html?in_article_id=513820&in_page_id=1811 Mini-muscleman: Meet the world's smallest bodybuilder | the Daily Mail ] ] Although it has not been published in a Guinness World Records book, in 2006 they recognized him to be the "world's smallest bodybuilder". [Verified by using Texperts SMS service to query the whole Guinness World Records database.]

Unlike many little people Romeo is well proportioned, having a head of 15 inches and a chest of 20 inches. He maintains his toned body by putting in long hours with his trainer Ranjeet Pal. [ [http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,330460,00.html FOXNews.com - World's Smallest Bodybuilder, Aditya 'Romeo' Dev of India, Causing Huge Stir - International News | News of the World | Middle East News | Europe News ] ]

Romeo enjoys great fame in his home country and makes many appearances on local television to show off his dancing abilities. [ [http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/worldnews.html?in_article_id=513820&in_page_id=1811 Mini-muscleman: Meet the world's smallest bodybuilder | the Daily Mail ] ] In addition to bodybuilding, Romeo's dream is to travel extensively as an entertainer and dancer. One day he hopes to perform in London with his idol Jazzy B. [ [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2008/02/12/wromeo112.xml Romeo Dev, the world's smallest bodybuilder - Telegraph ] ]

In summer of 2008, Aditya was diagnosed with aneurysms which, if left untreated, are a serious threat to his life. Aneurysms and Moyamoya are common symptoms of the syndrome MOPD II, which is the cause of Aditya's small stature. [ [http://www.romeodevofficialwebsite.com Romeo Dev, Official Website] ]

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