Dashrath Manjhi
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Dashrath Manjhi Net Worth

Dashrath Manjhi, born in 1934 in Gehlaur, India, was a poor laborer who earned the nickname 'Mountain Man' for carving a path through a hillock with just a mallet and chisel. This feat took him 22 years to complete and is a testament to what an ordinary person can achieve when faced with adversity. Manjhi had to flee his home due to poverty and worked in a coalmine in Dhanbad. After returning to his village, his wife Falguni Devi suffered a fatal fall while carrying lunch for him, which prompted Manjhi to carve a path through the hillock to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Mountain Man
Birth Year 1934
Birth Place Gehlaur, Indian
Age 86 YEARS OLD
Died On 17 August 2007(2007-08-17) (aged 72–73)\nNew Delhi, India
Cause of death Cancer, food deficiency
Other names The Mountain Man
Known for Carving a mountain with only a hammer and a chisel, to make a path to the city from a rural village in Bihar.
Spouse(s) Falguni Devi

💰 Net worth

Dashrath Manjhi, popularly known as the Mountain Man in India, is regarded as an extraordinary figure due to his remarkable feat of carving a path through a mountain using just a hammer and chisel. Although Dashrath Manjhi passed away in 2007, his legacy lives on. As of 2024, his net worth is estimated to be between $100,000 to $1 million. However, it is important to note that his true wealth lies in the profound impact he made on the lives of countless people, as he dedicated his entire life to connecting his remote village with neighboring communities by constructing a road through the impassable mountain. Dashrath Manjhi's perseverance, determination, and selflessness continue to be an inspiration for generations to come.

Biography/Timeline

1966

He completed the work in 22 years (1966–1983). This path reduced the distance between the Atri and Wazirganj sectors of the Gaya district from 55 km to 15 km. Though mocked for his efforts, Manji's work has made life easier for people of the Gehlour village. Later, Manjhi said, "Though most villagers taunted me at first, there were quite a few who lent me support later by giving me food and helping me buy my tools."

2007

Manjhi died on 17 Aug 2007 at the age of 73, while suffering from gall bladder cancer in All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi. He was given a state funeral by the Government of Bihar.

2011

Manjhi's deeds are referred to in the 2011 Kannada movie Olave Mandara directed by Jayatheertha. A supporting character in the 1998 Kannada movie Bhoomi Thayiya Chochchala Maga was based on Manjhi.

2014

The first episode of Season 2 of the Aamir Khan hosted TV Show Satyamev Jayate, aired in March 2014, was dedicated to Dashrath Manjjhi. Aamir Khan and Rajesh Ranjan also met Bhagirath Manjhi and Basanti Devi, son and daughter-in-law of Manjhi and promised to provide financial help. However, Basanti Devi died due to inability to afford medical care on April 1, 2014.

2015

In August 2015, a Hindi movie Manjhi - The Mountain Man was released and well received. The movie was directed by Ketan Mehta. Nawazuddin Siddiqui played the role of Manjhi along with Radhika Apte as Falguni Devi.

2016

For his feat, Manjhi became popularly known as the 'Mountain Man'. The Bihar government also proposed his name for the Padma Shree award in 2006 in social Service sector. A stamp was released by India Post in the "Personalities of Bihar" series on 26th December 2016.

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