Britain’s oldest man celebrates B’day in Punjabi style

Britain’s oldest man, Punjab-born Nazar Singh, celebrated his 111th birthday in a characteristic style with a sip of whisky.

Nazar Singh was born on June 8, 1904, and only two other men in the world are believed to be older than <g data-gr-id="15">him ?</g> Sakari Momoi and <g data-gr-id="19">Yasutaro</g> Koide, who are both Japanese and aged 112. Singh, who has nine children, 34 grandchildren and 64 great-grandchildren,?believes the secret to his long life is a healthy diet and caring family.

“We are very lucky to have a healthy father like him. He is setting an example for us to eat well and not smoke. He has enjoyed his birthday. He had a birthday cake and some whisky. He always enjoys a sip of whisky on his birthday,” son Chain Singh, 62, said.