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He said that he is so short that he has trouble even holding a mobile phone. His parents have stated that their son dropped out of school midway due to ill health and has no other mental disorder. Afshin spends most of the day watching “Tom and Jerry” cartoons. He also has a fan base on social media. He takes videos for them and posts them.
About the Guinness World Record, Afshin said, “My father was a construction worker. We have struggled a lot for basic necessities of life and medical expenses. I hope being recognized as the world’s shortest person will help my family. My dream is to be in Guinness World Records. People pay attention to me. It gives me a great feeling,” he enthuses.