At just eighteen, Gukesh became the youngest global chess champion, making history. The Indian grandmaster won the title by defeating the reigning champion Ding Liren in the pivotal Game 14. Actor Anushka Sharma has reacted to Gukesh’s father’s heartfelt remarks, in which he pondered on his son’s incredible journey over the years.
Anushka Sharma posted a video of Gukesh’s father, Dr. Rajinikanth, discussing the sacrifices made for his son’s chess career on her Instagram Stories. “Sacrifice is a big word,” Dr. Rajinikanth stated in the video. Parents have a responsibility to provWhen he first started playing chess, I could work and pursue my job at the same time, and on the weekends, I would take him to tournaments or anything. We had to go overseas once he started to develop strength and rating. Someone has to keep practicing, and either my wife or I had to make the deliberate choice to go to competitions with him. My wife decided to provide financial assistance for the family, and I decided to travel with him. Any parent will naturally do this for their children. For us, it is not a huge concerns for their children if they have a skill.
Anushka Sharma posted the video with the remark, “Beautiful words by a champion parent.” In order to support the family, Rajinikanth had to resign from his prestigious position as an ENT surgeon. His wife, Padma, is a microbiologist.
With both players starting on equal terms, the championship match was an exciting contest. Ding Liren fought hard, determined to force a tie-breaker. However, Gukesh’s historic victory was made possible by a crucial error made by the reigning champion.
Following his triumph, Gukesh left the room and spent a meaningful moment with his father. The two gave one other a very emotional hug while being surrounded by photographers and fans.
