Influencer who went viral for the'75-day hard challenge' gets award from PM Modi. Here are details

After winning the 'Best Health and Fitness Creator' award at the first-ever National Creators Award at Bharat Mandapam on Friday by Prime Minister, Ankit Baiyanpuria said that people should do more "physical activity" than making excuses.

While speaking to ANI, Baiyanpuria said that he promoted "traditional workouts" and earlier did the "75 Hard Challenge" for mental and physical well-being.

The Haryana-born influencer also praised the Indian government for promoting creators.


"I did a 75 Hard Challenge which was related to mental and physical fitness. I also promote traditional workouts. My message is that we should not make excuses and do some physical activity for at least an hour every day. It is a very good thing that for the first time, the government is promoting creators...," Baiyanpuria told ANI.


Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored Baiyanpuria with the 'Best Health and Fitness Creator' award on Friday.

Baiyanpuria, a social media influencer, took on the challenging 75-hard challenge from June 28, 2023, to September 11, 2023. Throughout the 75 days, he shared daily videos on Instagram, documenting his journey. People on Instagram soon were looking waiting every day for the influencer to post videos of his workout session.

The award recognizes outstanding achievements and contributions in various fields, such as storytelling, social change advocacy, environmental sustainability, education, and gaming. It aims to inspire positive change through creativity. More than 1.5 lakh nominations were received across 20 categories, and the voting round saw approximately 10 lakh votes for digital creators. Among the 23 winners, including three international creators, Baiyanpuria emerged as a deserving recipient. The award serves as a testament to his dedication and impact in the field of health and fitness.

(with agency inputs)