50 years old man becomes local celebrity because he’s just 29ins tall

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An Indian man has become a local celebrity – because he’s 50 years old and only 29 inches tall.

Basori Lal, from Madhya Pradesh in India, has become a hero in his village and is regularly visited by curious travellers from the surrounding area.

His brother, Gopi Lal, 55, who is of regular height and lives with Basori, explained that they feel blessed to have him in their family.

He said: ‘People from different villages come to our house to see my brother. That’s a blessing for us. We feel proud that people love and care for Basori.’