A young entrepreneur from India's tech capital has set an ambitious and unusual personal goal: to become the country's answer to the world's most famous biohacker. Punarv Dinakar, a 23-year-old founder based in Bengaluru, has publicly declared his intention to mirror the intense, data-driven health optimization protocol of American millionaire Bryan Johnson, albeit with a distinctly Indian twist.
The Public Declaration of a Personal Experiment
Dinakar announced his new mission on social media platform X on January 5, 2026. In a post that quickly garnered attention, he introduced himself and laid out his plan. "To everyone reading this, Hi, I'm Punarv. I'm 23 and starting today, I will be the Bryan Johnson of India," he wrote. He was quick to clarify a key philosophical difference, stating, "The only difference is that I'm not doing this to 'live longer', but to live life to the fullest." His approach transforms personal health into a public, documented experiment.
Unlike Johnson, whose multi-million dollar annual regimen is laser-focused on slowing and reversing biological ageing, Dinakar's stated motivation centers on optimizing his current quality of life. However, the methodological inspiration is clear. He has already begun investing significant resources into tracking his body's every metric.
Investing in Data: The Tools and Tests
The foundation of Dinakar's journey is comprehensive data collection. He revealed that his first major step was taking an extensive blood test costing Rs 7,000 to establish a baseline for key health biomarkers. This move mirrors Johnson's obsession with frequent and detailed blood analysis to guide interventions.
Beyond the lab, Dinakar is employing a suite of wearable technology and apps. He has started using a WHOOP device, a popular fitness tracker among athletes, to continuously monitor his sleep patterns, daily strain, and recovery metrics. For tracking physical activities and workouts, he relies on Strava. He also uses Amy for calorie tracking and his own company's platform, Sedona, for monitoring biomarkers. "This is just the start," he added, promising to delve deeper into every aspect of his health and make the entire process transparent to the public.
Online Debate: Inspiration vs. Caution
Dinakar's announcement ignited a lively discussion online, reflecting a broader cultural conversation about wellness, technology, and obsession. Many users cheered him on, applauding his decision to prioritize health at a young age and expressing interest in following his progress. One supporter wrote, "Hahaha i was thinking about doing something similar... Count me in I wanna joinnn."
However, a strong undercurrent of skepticism was also present. Critics warned that such intense self-quantification could lead to burnout or orthorexia—an unhealthy fixation on "perfect" health. One user humorously predicted, "23 years old optimising biomarkers while most people his age are optimizing their instagram captions. either this goes incredibly well or becomes the most documented midlife crisis in bangalore."
Others offered pragmatic advice. A commenter with experience in the biohacking space suggested focusing on food quality and supply chain, calling it "50% of the entire thing." Another cautioned, "Hard pill to swallow but if you're new to this, trying everything together will burn you out quickly. Pick one thing, stick to it, then build on it."
The original inspiration for this journey, Bryan Johnson, is a US tech entrepreneur who has gained global notoriety for his "Blueprint" protocol. He spends an estimated $2 million per year on a strict regimen involving specialized diets, hundreds of supplements, exhaustive medical tests, and experimental therapies, all aimed at achieving "age reversal" through relentless measurement and optimization.
As Punarv Dinakar embarks on this public voyage to become the Bryan Johnson of India, he represents a new wave of young Indians leveraging technology and data not just for business, but for pioneering a highly analytical approach to personal well-being. His journey will be one to watch, testing whether a philosophy of living fully can be driven by the constant pursuit of perfect numbers.
