Thirty-third death anniversary of renowned Pakistani professional wrestler Muhammad Zubair Jhara known as Jhara Pehlwan was observed on Tuesday.

He was best known for defeating Japanese wrestler Inoki in 1979.

Jhara was one of Pakistan's leading wrestlers and remained undefeated in more than 60 domestic and international matches.

He was awarded the titles of Fakhar-e-Pakistan and Rustam-e-Pakistan.

Jhara Pehlwan died of heart failure on 10 September 1991 at the age of 31 in Lahore.