India's tallest man

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Updated On Dec 14, 2011 05:24 pm IST

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Polipaka Gattaiah, who stands at seven-and-a-half feet and claims to be the tallest man in India, watches television inside his room at the arts and crafts centre in Hyderabad. Reuters Photo

Updated on Dec 14, 2011 05:24 pm IST

Polipaka Gattaiah, who stands at seven-and-a-half feet and claims to be the tallest man in India, watches television inside his room at the arts and crafts centre in Hyderabad. Reuters Photo

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Children pose with Polipaka Gattaiah, who stands at seven-and-a-half feet and claims to be the tallest man in India, in Hyderabad. Reuters Photo

Updated on Dec 14, 2011 05:24 pm IST

Children pose with Polipaka Gattaiah, who stands at seven-and-a-half feet and claims to be the tallest man in India, in Hyderabad. Reuters Photo

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Polipaka Gattaiah, who stands at seven-and-a-half feet and claims to be the tallest man in India, walks to his room at the arts and crafts centre in Hyderabad. Reuters Photo

Updated on Dec 14, 2011 05:24 pm IST

Polipaka Gattaiah, who stands at seven-and-a-half feet and claims to be the tallest man in India, walks to his room at the arts and crafts centre in Hyderabad. Reuters Photo

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Children react as they look at Polipaka Gattaiah, who stands at seven-and-a-half feet and claims to be the tallest man in India, in Hyderabad. Reuters Photo

Updated on Dec 14, 2011 05:24 pm IST

Children react as they look at Polipaka Gattaiah, who stands at seven-and-a-half feet and claims to be the tallest man in India, in Hyderabad. Reuters Photo

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The prosthetic foot of Polipaka Gattaiah, which is said to be the longest prosthetic foot ever made, is seen in his Hyderabad room. Reuters Photo

Updated on Dec 14, 2011 05:24 pm IST

The prosthetic foot of Polipaka Gattaiah, which is said to be the longest prosthetic foot ever made, is seen in his Hyderabad room. Reuters Photo

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Visitors take pictures of Polipaka Gattaiah, who stands at seven-and-a-half feet. Reuters Photo

Updated on Dec 14, 2011 05:24 pm IST

Visitors take pictures of Polipaka Gattaiah, who stands at seven-and-a-half feet. Reuters Photo

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Visitors shake hands with Polipaka Gattaiah, who stands at seven-and-a-half feet and claims to be the tallest man in India, in Hyderabad. Reuters Photo

Updated on Dec 14, 2011 05:24 pm IST

Visitors shake hands with Polipaka Gattaiah, who stands at seven-and-a-half feet and claims to be the tallest man in India, in Hyderabad. Reuters Photo

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Polipaka Gattaiah, who stands at seven-and-a-half feet and claims to be the tallest man in the country, poses with foreign tourists in Hyderabad. Reuters Photo

Updated on Dec 14, 2011 05:24 pm IST

Polipaka Gattaiah, who stands at seven-and-a-half feet and claims to be the tallest man in the country, poses with foreign tourists in Hyderabad. Reuters Photo

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A visitor poses with Polipaka Gattaiah, who stands at seven-and-a-half feet and claims to be the tallest man in India, at the arts and crafts centre in Hyderabad. Reuters Photo

Updated on Dec 14, 2011 05:24 pm IST

A visitor poses with Polipaka Gattaiah, who stands at seven-and-a-half feet and claims to be the tallest man in India, at the arts and crafts centre in Hyderabad. Reuters Photo

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A girl gives money to Polipaka Gattaiah, who stands at seven-and-a-half feet and claims to be the tallest man in India, at the arts and crafts centre in Hyderabad. Gattaiah entertains people who visit the centre and is paid Rs 6500 a month by the state tourism department. Reuters Photo

Updated on Dec 14, 2011 05:24 pm IST

A girl gives money to Polipaka Gattaiah, who stands at seven-and-a-half feet and claims to be the tallest man in India, at the arts and crafts centre in Hyderabad. Gattaiah entertains people who visit the centre and is paid Rs 6500 a month by the state tourism department. Reuters Photo

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