 King George and Queen Mary were impressed with his feats and gave him the title "Indian Hercules" after watching his display of physical strength at Buckingham Palace.He was the first Indian to be so honoured by the royal couple.When he put before them the historical facts of Bhima of Mahabharata and compared it with those of Greek Hercules and Prussian Sandow, the King awarded him another more prestigious title of "Kaliyuga Bhima" to him.