Ever wondered what the tallest family of India would look like? Introducing to you, the Kulkarnis! The Kulkarni family from Pune has a combined height of 26 feet. They are likely to set a new world record with their combined height.
Sharad Kulkarni and his wife Sanjot Kulkarni had tied the knot in December 1988 and were awarded India’s tallest couple Limca Book of Records a year later. In 1989. The couple hoped to get their names in the Guinness Book of Records, but the title was given to Wayne and Laurie Hallquist, from California, who stand a combined height of 13ft 4ins.
Kulkarni family height
These are the individual height measurements of the Kulakarni family.
- Sharad Kulkarni (husband) is 52 and stands at 7ft 1.5ins tall.
- Sanjot Kulkarni (wife) is 46 and stands 6ft 2.6ins tall.
- Mruga Kulkarni (elder daughter) is 22 and stands 6ft 1ins
- Sanya Kulaarni (younger daughter) is 16 and stands 6ft 4ins
How do they go about their daily life?
While being tall has great advantages, it also comes with its struggles that the Kulkarni family is well aware of. Over the years, they have transformed their house to better suit their needs and make their life hassle-free.
Here are some of the changes the Kulkarnis have made:
- All the door frames of their house have been raised from 6 feet to 8 feet
- They have customised furniture, including beds, wardrobes, kitchen shelves, and even the height of their toilet
- Avoiding public transportation and opting for scooters
- Booking front row or emergency exit row seats while travelling in an aeroplane
The Kulkarnis hope to grab the title of the world’s tallest family in the Guinness World Records.