Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth celebrate chess prodigy D Gukesh, hail him as ‘A true hero’

New Delhi: Actor Aditi Rao Hydari recently shared a special moment on Instagram with reigning world chess champion D. Gukesh. The post, which also included her husband Siddharth, featured a heartfelt caption that resonated with fans, leaving them inspired by the meaningful connection.

In the selfie, Aditi described Gukesh as “the reigning world chess champion” and lauded him as “a winner who inspires, but not only because he won! A true hero! Ruling with his mind, his grace, and his heart.”

She expressed her admiration for young chess prodigies, sharing, “I had the opportunity to meet many chess champions today… incredible minds, determined and spirited. And one of them was all of 8! The parents who recognise the brilliance of these champions and sacrifice so much to work so hard along with them! Respect. A salute to you all.”

Aditi’s post struck a chord with fans, who filled the comments section with praise and admiration. One user remarked, “How sweet of you to appreciate him on your platform. Recognizing young talent inspires innovation and builds stronger bonds across generations.” Another added, “Parents’ support is everything in any creative field.”

The photo also highlighted the unwavering dedication of Gukesh’s mother, with one fan commenting, “Look at his mom, always looking out for her child. World champions are family-made, not self-made.”