| Aditya 'Romeo' Dev | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1988 (age 23–24) Phagwara, India |
| Occupation | Body Builder, Entertainer, Dancer |
Aditya 'Romeo' Dev is an Indian body builder with dwarfism made famous by being reported in the UK press in February 2008.[1] Romeo can shoulder press custom made 2 kg dumbbells, a notable feat given his 9 kg (20 lbs.) body weight and 84 cm (2' 9") stature.[2] Although it has not been published in a Guinness World Records book, in 2006 they recognized him to be the "world's smallest bodybuilder".
Romeo has a head of 38 cm (15 inches) and a chest of 51 cm (20 inches). He maintains his figure by working with his trainer Ranjeet Pal.[3]
Dev makes many appearances on local television to demonstrate his dancing abilities.[2]
In summer of 2008, Dev 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 Dev's small stature.