Anushka Sharma praises D. Gukesh's father for sacrifices in chess journey
D. Gukesh, at 18, became the youngest world chess champion by defeating Ding Liren in Game 14. His father, Dr. Rajinikanth, shared insights about the sacrifices made for Gukesh's chess career, highlighting parental support. Actor Anushka Sharma praised Dr. Rajinikanth's words on Instagram, calling them "beautiful." He explained how he left his job as an ENT surgeon to support Gukesh's chess journey, while his wife managed the family's finances. The championship match was closely contested, with Gukesh capitalizing on a mistake by Liren. After his victory, Gukesh and his father shared an emotional moment, celebrating the achievement together.