The rock solid pillar of support for Gukesh - Father Rajinikanth on his son winning the Candidates

Like his shadow, he stands near Gukesh. He looks calm on the exterior, but there is always some tension running underneath that calm demeanour. His job is to take care of Gukesh. But it's not a simple one as he is both the father and the manager. In this interview we get to know the role played by Rajinikanth in making sure that Gukesh becomes the champion at the FIDE Candidates 2024. We also get his thoughts on the beautiful team that he is building around Gukesh - from Gajewski the trainer to Sandeep Singhal (WestBridge) the sponsor. A revealing and heartfelt interview.
Video: ChessBase India
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[@boilas1]

Rajni sir was my senior at UG days and my college cricket team captain too being a great all-rounder with tremendous abilities in every aspect of cricket be it bowling batting or keeping, sport in his blood 👏👏👏

[@prakash-ry9ot]

Which college btw?

[@MagicSmoke11]

Great❤❤

[@georgeray649]

Good Sir

[@sundareshanal1849]

What a parent ..What a man.. So rooted , grounded.. what a son.. This is who we are as a culture, as a society .. God bless and protect this precious family.. one feels so proud ..

[@2596mr]

this is what India used to be. Its so rare now. Our generation is the last to have such a grounded parenting.

[@alpdoganakyuz9912]

Family is the first factor of the success, Gukesh's father proves that... Congrats from Turkey... Wish success for the World Championship match...

[@RahulRai-xf8jr]

Now we know where does the cool and calm attitude of Gukesh comes from.

[@thelegend7406]

Where? 😢

[@shailexplores9323]

@@thelegend7406 his dad

[@thelegend7406]

​@@shailexplores9323thanks

[@blazsovdat8677]

@@shailexplores9323 ok but he said that he doenst have gukeshs calmness..

[@risa5118]

Gukesh is more like his mom. Both are sigma

[@JaiSriRam801]

What an inspiring testament to the power of parental support🧡 Rajinikanth's unwavering dedication to his son Gukesh's chess journey is truly heartwarming🧡Bhagwan bless this family🧡

[@sheshitkarthikeya1528]

Kudos to Aruna ma'am and vishy sir... Great service to the country and players

[@ritikd225]

A great father who respects professional boundaries. How rare is this.

[@KS-yc8di]

Dr. Rajniganth seems to be a great support system for the talent that is Gukesh. To manage the responsibility as a parent and also let the 17 year old all to himself in his career trusting Gukesh and his coaches. Congratulations to you too, Dr. Rajniganth

[@Sanjeevisrao]

Respect his Father for supporting Gukesh. You need a calm hand of a parent guiding the aspiring chess players. Considering the vicissitudes in sports, nothing like home support. Congratulations to you, Sir and your family for being a pillar of support to Gukesh. 👏👏👏

[@hexagon-multiverse]

Gukesh's success story is so noble and joyous -- would make a great movie 😉

[@lordwiz2236]

Still to reach the successful conclusion.then it will be complete 💯✅

[@sivasankarradhakrishnan63]

Rajinikanth is such a honest & so down to earth person

[@sparkleflames9648]

25:40 what he’s saying about “he just wants to be left alone” and “the more i don’t talk the happier he is” is such a typical teenage thing! it may sound rude and ungrateful, but dr rajnikanth has understood his son perfectly. gukesh, i’m sure is SO grateful to his dad for accompanying him and helping him but i totally understand that he’d rather chit chat with gayewski

[@abirvaabchatterjee6439]

Bruh not just Magnus, even his father didn't expect him to win XD , Gukesh really won against all odds!!

[@anvitamishra6853]

What a wonderful father! I loved the anecdote about Guki’s mom being confident about him winning the Candidates!! So so happy for them all!! 🎉 Thank you Sagar for this interview! 😊

[@thepakpakpakau]

16:50 What a guy, deserves all the credit in the world

[@kartikbhat4146]

What a person he is 🔥🔥 Now I get to know Mr. Rajnikanth is a gem 💎 ... Can see through his words and clarity of thought. ❤❤❤

[@rreyv]

Nice interview. He looks like a well adjusted father and a good loving parent. Unlike some other chess parents who force their kids into it.

[@ThatGambitGuy]

Don’t forget the parents who have a chess talent but refuse to support them because they think chess is a waste of time

[@risaalshaan]

Aah. That’s the secret for Gukesh. RAJNIKANTH!

[@ridhdhishmodi1768]

Closing ceremony candidate 2024 kab upload hogi??

[@pmohanram]

Amazing interview. What an amazing, self effacing and down to earth dad. You can see why Gukesh is so grounded.

[@melissaravi25]

Wow! This is such a heartwarming interview. Don’t think I have seen such an authentic interview in the long time. The level of humbleness and honesty is at the next level, loved it!!!

[@riamathew3016]

Beautiful interview ❤😊...so honest, sagar really makes sure he is comfortable, such free flowing interview

[@_sushantprabhu]

If you can dream and visualize your dream to the core reality, you can achieve it ! Amazing inspiration Gukesh and his parents for unwavering support !!!

[@shashishekhar----]

Very humble man, congrats once again Dommaraju sr.

[@rajakrovvidi4984]

Thanks Sagar and team for a nice interview! Enjoyed it.

[@astrotechgamer6865]

great video, love the way rajnikanth explained his emotions

[@astitva696]

Proud Father'

[@simipoojari6314]

This is easily one of my top 5 favourite videos on Chessbase India ♥️ Kudos, Sagar!

[@shashishekhar----]

Great man, proud moment for him, congrats for the whole Gukesh's family and all of India.

[@satishgaekwad]

Amazing interview! Rajinikanth's forthrightness is commendable & thanks to Sagar as always

[@lordwiz2236]

This was so cool interview. The backstory is so good to hear. So much insight from last 1 year✨🥳. Loved it every bit 👏❤️!!. His dad revealed everything which we need to hear, thank you sir . Thank you sagar Bhai and CBI 🥳 ❤🎉✨

[@bksundar]

Such a great set of parents for Gukesh. Pillar of support....

[@ravivaradhan4956]

Wonderful interview! I loved the candor and simplicity of Gukesh's father.

[@user-oj3cv2ur4b]

Sugar, your videos are too sweet! Thanks for these insights

[@rjesh2062]

Sugar🌝

[@rajshekhar1999]

@@rjesh2062 🌚 Sugar Shah

[@AnSfee]

​@@rjesh2062Shakkar Shah

[@Yourmamaspapa]

​@@AnSfeechilli shah

[@subramanianrs318]

A justifiably proud and blessed father! 🙋🇮🇳

[@whitegoldsilver]

Very good policy. From the first moment all interviews in English language. Ding Liren belongs to a part of old history. I am happy to see a young world champ who can make chess more popular around the world. Congratulations Gukesh, congratulations India.

[@PritamDz]

I would've won if my father's name was also Rajnikant

[@ThatGambitGuy]

💀 my fathers name is just the first half, RAJ. So I didn’t make it out of there either don’t worry 😉

[@No_One1231]

​@@ThatGambitGuy you should've atleast made a draw with that half.

[@ThatGambitGuy]

@@No_One1231 Ahahaha yes but all draws is still equivalent to no wins lol 😝

[@No_One1231]

@@ThatGambitGuy better than losing though :p

[@prdpkv]

Sir, thanks for giving us this wonderful prodigy

[@kru94]

Wonderful interview. Loved hearing a parent

[@SamuelYadav-pc1ty]

What a crazy championship we are going to have, there is also an interesting way Ding Liren got the spot last time (full drama) and now THE GUKESH. Beautiful chess 😉

[@amitraohuman]

Amazing insights. Thanks Sagar, thanks Rajanikanth ji!

[@nishant205]

This family is so humble.

[@sampathkumar-ej7xl]

Nice to see Gukesh's father avoiding taking any credit for his son's accomplishments. A great quality indeed. We all know gukesh wouldn't be where he is without his father.

[@user_ab12cd34]

Thank you Saghar 😊 for this wonderful interview again with Gukesh's dad.

[@kejaljain9892]

We need an interview with gukesh mom also.

[@rajendrajadhav4597]

Congregations sir ❤ please gukesh mom vedeo we have wanted to see soon proud moment for our country

[@bhagyeshkshire9144]

Superb interview Sagar

[@SwarupDeySarkar]

What a nice guy.. truly Indian chess is in great hands 👌 😊

[@user-tt9js4gq2e]

Great contribution and support by his father and family. Gukesh great talent and good times . When possible recollect backups from Sagar Shah (look sagar old collection Sagar constantly following through ups and downs of Pragg, Gukesh, Vidit), coach Ramesh, Vishy, Karmnik, Boris Gelfand, WACA, TN Govt and Indian Govt.

[@Anee988]

Great interview with thalaiva!

[@srikrishnarr6553]

ecellent narration...Rajnikanth is indeed a superstar!!!

[@krishnayallapanthula]

Great respect to gukesh's father. So much of sacrifice. Respect to you sir

[@jramkumarpatnaik2877]

Best interview of candidates

[@shreyasjoshi2153]

No wonder Gukesh has broken all records with ‘Rajinikanth’ having his back!

[@manojmishra5396]

Congratulations 🎉

[@kennethwoods6525]

The image that will remain with me is when Gukesh won a game, exited the venue, made it through the raucous crowd of fans, and entered the awaiting van to the hotel. Gukesh immediateky turned and locked eyes on his dad to ensure dad also made it through the crowd safely. That was all the information I needed. 👍

[@sunitijain165]

thanks Mr.Rajnkanth

[@vlsateesh]

Very good interview Shah

[@gonzaloreyes8782]

Super proud dad

[@jire9831]

Gukesh's father reminds me a lot of Heinrik Carlsen. He also takes a hands off approach much like Rajinikanth.

[@CertifiedGenius007]

Damn, every father is critical and have low but realistic expectations huh? And every mother thinks their son is the greatest hahaha 😆 Also Aruna Anand is a real pillar, had been for Vishy and now for these Chennai kids as well!! The modern western world could really learn a thing or two about the power of making sacrifices and taking responsibilities in relationships..

[@MagicSmoke11]

Yes . Einstein was dropped out from 5 schools and teachers advised his mother ur child is a dumb go &tk care of him.That poor jewish lady was not accepting it and trained him in basic maths and schooling...Rest is history❤❤❤

[@panduvelpula3708]

Congratulations gukesh and parents Rajnikanth sir

[@trianglesandtricolour4307]

What a superb boy

[@flipkartpremium]

Mind blowing father 🎉👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@Healing.Tortruer]

He must be so proud of his son. Hopefully his son can win what matters most and secure his place in history. As is his son has made it to the Super Bowl of chess.

[@abk6034]

So many times he took Gajewski's name!. Amazing, Great going Gukesh D and dad!. You are making whole India proud!

[@lesilluminations1]

Admirable man.

[@abhisheikab2025]

Indian parents and them Underplaying themselves..❤

[@kapilmehta6423]

what a proud moment for a father :D

[@xchangeparticle8405]

17:47 shots fired... dammmm jibe directed towards those who did marketing...

[@krishenlalbhat842]

Sir first you are a champion because you have raised a champion Gukeesh pride of Bharat.

[@donsurlylyte]

gotta be a happy dad.

[@manishbhosale15]

He is focused too. Not even checking who is calling

[@katis999]

2 Gentlemen, thank you

[@rishikakkar1528]

Most dad experience

[@anupsinha4995]

Loved the way he wore tilak on his head. Sanatani to the core.

[@siddharthbhonsle9514]

understated how strong of a character his father is... its all in the genes

[@ameykanse]

Family matters so much. Gukesh displays the same humility and that’s a reason he will be the world champion. Sachin Tendulkar, Vishy Anand, Rahul Dravid…and someday Gukesh will join the list of confident but humble champions.

[@jethalaalchampaklaalgada7927]

Making parents proud is the biggest acheivement in anyone's life.

[@Ani.DR.07]

Nice interview!

[@rahulnayak8152]

Gukesh's father remind me of Magnus' father.

[@MrB3AST222]

Feeling bad for his cousins , 😢😢

[@sampathkumar-ej7xl]

Mr. Rajnikanth I have read you are a surgeon.and in your interview you come across as a gentle, trusting human being. Your son is now into big money territory where he is likely to attract all kinds of people and I hope you take the help of some good, trustworthy lawyers before signing any contacts so your son's and family's future is properly secured.

[@Physics646]

Editor sahab closing ceremony record kiya hai to jaldi jaldi upload karo. Itna tarpa kahe rahe ho, main mar geya to ek view kam ho jayega sagar 150 rupeya kat lega. Jaldi upload karo

[@dipanjankundu3808]

❤❤❤

[@arnabgupta9331]

Congrats sir, you raised a champion. You are too humble and are downplaying your contributions, thank you for bringing pride to the nation.

[@MagicSmoke11]

He is an ENT surgeon...somewhat sacrificed his career for the son❤❤❤

[@astitva696]

2:13 that's DHONI face that's very true sir

[@Fe-ironman]

he said stony face not dhoni face you dum, nobody gives a f about dhni here

[@BigFatPoop12]

That's stonny lol

[@m00n_J]

@@BigFatPoop12 both are same

[@deepaklachman9340]

This man needs to write a book of how to raise children.

[@davidcb4946]

Handsome

[@vivekpandey5239]

Thanks!

[@ChessBaseIndiachannel]

Thank you!

[@Haxerous]

Of course his name his Rajinikanth. Sharing a name with Thalaiva himself. 🫡

[@girishahr939]

Rajinikanth here also Super Star.

[@starman923]

I plead with the media not to distract this young fellow from his preparation of his finals with DL. AND PS DO NOT OVERHYPE HIM

[@astitva696]

2.13 Dhoni face that's very true sir

[@jayantpriyadarshi9266]

Stony not dhoni

[@macroma]

You can just compare Gukesh father, Magnus father and Alireza father...

[@bhavyanarang2399]

Where is closing ceremony video 😢

[@saubhagya-mish]

proud for gukesh sir

[@universoajedrez1118]

What to do what to dooo

[@NARAYANNE007]

👏👏👏👏

[@smudumba]

How to see the closing ceremony? Fide candidates 2024. Can't find it anywhere except for a 1 minute version.

[@rahulgamer4574]

Sagar uploaded it you can see it

[@Yourmamaspapa]

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