For 22 years.
Manjhi: The Mountain Man is a 2015 Indian biographical drama that chronicles the extraordinary life of , a man from a small village in Bihar who single-handedly carved a path through a mountain using only a hammer and chisel. Directed by Ketan Mehta , the film stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui in the titular role and Radhika Apte as his wife, Phaguniya. The Real-Life Inspiration: Dashrath Manjhi
From 1960 to 1982, Dashrath Manjhi became a ghost of the mountain. The villagers who once mocked him began to watch in awe. He worked through heatwaves, monsoons, and biting winters. He endured blistered hands, bleeding feet, and the scorn of those who said he was wasting his life.
Dashrath Manjhi , the "Mountain Man of India," was a poor laborer who single-handedly carved a path through a mountain using only a hammer and chisel over 22 years. His monumental task was fueled by the tragic loss of his wife, who died because a massive ridge blocked the way to the nearest hospital. His story was later adapted into the highly acclaimed 2015 biographical film , starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui. The Real-Life Legend: Dashrath Manjhi