As reported in an article posted on WashingtonPost.com May 20, The Great Khali's homecoming to India has been huge for the entire nation. His return has brought together masses of fans who witness daily reports on the country's hero through Indian news networks. In the article, it mentions his historic rise to the top of the sports-entertainment industry — the first Indian to accomplish that in America. His national popularity is compared to being a Bollywood actor or a cricket player -- the two most popular entertainment sources in the country -- with one fan even referring to Khali as India's Rocky Balboa. The full article can be read at The Washington Post's Web site.