Ahmed Al Ahmed shot to worldwide fame after he wrestled a weapon from a gunman during the Bondi Beach terror attack – but now he has taken his first tentative steps back to reality.

The 43-year-old disarmed terrorist Sajid Akram on December 14, but was then shot five times and sustained serious injuries to his shoulder and hand before being rushed to hospital for emergency surgery.

Footage of his heroic act went viral and a GoFundMe set up in his honour raised more than $2.5million as more than 43,000 people chipped in from around the world.

But despite becoming an instant multi-millionaire, being commended by world leaders and lauded as guest of honour at a $10,000-a-head Jewish gala dinner in New York, Mr Al Ahmed has not forgotten his humble beginnings or loyal customers.