Hyderabad man bags Guinness World Record for typing English alphabet backwards in less than 3 seconds. Watch

The Hyderabad man who bagged the “Fastest time to type the alphabet backwards” Guinness World Record title did so in 2.88 seconds.

Published on: May 3, 2024, 08:14:29 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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A video of a man from Hyderabad creating an unusual record was shared on social media. In the clip, he is seen typing the English alphabet backwards on a computer. He bagged the record for doing that in just 2.88 seconds.

The image captures a glimpse of the Hyderabad man who made it to the Guinness World Records list for typing backwards. (Instagram/@guinnessworldrecords)

Guinness World Record (GWR) took to Instagram to share the video that shows SK Ashraf creating the record. The video opens to show a desktop screen. As the clip progresses, he finishes writing almost in the blink of an eye.

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Take a look at the incredible video of the record:

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Since being shared some 12 hours ago, the video has accumulated more than 7.8 lakh views - and the numbers are increasing. The share has further collected nearly 28,000 likes. People posted varied comments while reacting to the share. While most were impressed by the record, some claimed they could break it.

What did Instagram users say about the man’s world record?

“Now that’s an incredible record,” wrote an Instagram user.

“At least I have seen a meaningful world record post today,” added another.

“India is not for beginners,” joked a third, referencing a viral social media trend.

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“His record made us very proud,” joined a fourth.

“I can break that world record,” announced a fifth.

SK Ashraf from Telangana achieved this record on February 5, reported a blog by GWR. This, however, is not his first world record. Previously, he also made it to the prestigious list by bagging the title for “fastest time to type the alphabet”.

What are your thoughts on this Hyderabad man’s world record involving English alphabets? Did the video take you by surprise?

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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