Pragg or Vaishali - Super mom Nagalakshmi chooses!

Mom Nagalakshmi was instrumental in Pragg's fantastic performance at the FIDE World Cup 2023. At the end of the next event the FIDE World Rapid Team Championships in Dusseldorf, where also Pragg won the gold medal, we catch up with Nagalakshmi and speak to her about Pragg's performance, the viral photos and a fun rapid fire game where she has to choose Pragg or Vaishali.
Video: ChessBase India
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[@AnishGiriOfficial]

Amazing stuff.💙

[@awsomeguy3291]

Yooooooo!

[@AzaadiAaazaadi]

Good stuff Gustav (intensifies)

[@flashcode5796]

Marry me anish, I can be gay for u

[@flexff8265]

​@@AzaadiAaazaadianish draw king 😅

[@MOC_69]

There is no match for a mom's love in this world ❤

[@slowdown7276]

Oh there is.

[@prathammathura]

IN HUMANS.. ALTHOUGH SHREE KRISHNA LOVES MORE THAN MILLIONS OF WHAT WE CAN IMAGINE

[@kamal9294]

​@@prathammathurawho is that?

[@pstechbro5251]

U got me bro

[@neptunes1293]

Yes brother

[@sumitvishwakarma1075]

Pragg is a guy of his culture . Mark my word he is the future Chess world champion ❤❤

[@kishorekumar5846]

It's already within his grasp 😮

[@vanshsrivastava01]

That's what Magnus said😁

[@vanshsrivastava01]

Magnus said, he will not be taking part in championship, pragg is next world champ

[@vcliburn]

Sure, but what about Alerezza Firuzia? Even Magnus said that he would have defended his title if Alerezza was the challenger!

[@BhagatSinghRajguruSukhdevFan]

Magnus ne bhi boldiya ab ase Magnus bhi apna admi hai humlog ka

[@chanman9502]

Tamil is an emotion... The happiness in her face ... Mother's love is unmatchable... Pragg is lucky actually

[@SureshKumar-gu9cu]

Mother's love is unmatchable of course. But what about father's love? No one is talking about his sacrifices which sometimes is more than that of Mother's.

[@poojaaprabhu5408]

@@SureshKumar-gu9cu spamming every comment with your "father's love" , sure they should mention it but why tf are you in every comment as a pallbearer lmao

[@FamilyRani-ee3bu]

Very lucky…

[@mayukha_creation]

​@@poojaaprabhu5408ikr

[@akshaykamthe7290]

pragg translates "Who keeps the house in a mess more " and gets an instant reply, "pragg" 😁🤣

[@winnerzacademy7895]

Especially the way she said it

[@Allthingsyousee]

Prag’s family represents how South Indian parents express about thier kids in general. The answers will always be short and they keep thier excitement and emotions within. Love this simple family.

[@_suki_]

True

[@pkyadav6230]

What does that mean by South India...?

[@premprabhakar805]

Bro thats not exclusive to the south but whole india

[@shellrambo8630]

Yes all of indian mom😂

[@ezhilarasi84]

Well said

[@mohitkumar-jv2bx]

Pragg is sooo inspiring. I wish youngsters followed people like him instead of going on insta reels

[@rishovbarai]

Yes, every boy who are running behind girls should get inspire from him.

[@shreyas7939]

@@rishovbaraiand people even who say that cringe systum 🤢🤮

[@Friend__7]

​@@shreyas7939symptoms 😝✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿

[@mohitmandot]

But i came across him because of insta reels 😮😮

[@anonymous-me2so]

​@@shreyas7939😂😂so fuckin true

[@sigmaprush5796]

Pragg's mom is soo sincere. This boy is going to go places, he will be undisputed champion 2850 plus soon.

[@sixgoodshots]

Absolutely loving everything that features Nagalakshmi. If Prags is the face of rising India, Nagalakshmi is the face of the hard work, the sacrifices and the support that goes behind it all. Much love.

[@SureshKumar-gu9cu]

What about Pragg's dad who is working his back off to support his family and working silently in the background and letting his wife take the limelight? What about Dad's contributions to family and children? That does not count is it?

[@sixgoodshots]

@@SureshKumar-gu9cu Absolutely, your point is valid and extremely important. Dads play an essential role in the family too, often with their silent and steadfast support. It's important to recognize and appreciate their contributions as well. The focus on moms in the context of this conversation doesn't diminish the value of dads. Every family member's effort is significant and deserves acknowledgment. Let's celebrate the strength and teamwork that both parents bring to the family unit!

[@SureshKumar-gu9cu]

@@sixgoodshots Yeah agree. But these kind of comments are made only after someone like me stirs it up or slaps people reminding them hey there is dad too. Otherwise people by themselves do not talk about dads, but they keep going on about moms. I am in absolutely in love and respect of my great mom, but at the same time of my great dad too. But when I speak about one's greatness I make it a point to talk about the other as well. But most people only talk about mom and pretty much no one by themselves talk about their dad unless slapped by comments like mine.

[@sixgoodshots]

@@SureshKumar-gu9cu it's called whataboutery.

[@SureshKumar-gu9cu]

@@sixgoodshots It is called showing off by using words just bcos one knows that word and using words without understanding what the other person is saying.

[@manavsaboo9610]

Magnus Carlsen may have won the chess tournament, but Praggnanandhaa has won our hearts ❤️

[@ZaWarudo69]

First time I have seen pragg laugh this openly! This interview was so raw without any filters and I am here for every second of it! ❤

[@vatsalyasociety]

The genuineness in this interview is beyond words. The world would be a much better place if people were like this.

[@pranitgandhi6832]

But the world is full of Pappu's

[@pedoslayer275]

​@@pranitgandhi6832better than bunch of chutiyas

[@vatsalyasociety]

@@pranitgandhi6832 alas, that's true.

[@usham4519]

Absolutely

[@GREEDYGAMERR]

Pragg and his mother have a kind of positive energy that everyone around can feel it.❤ He's gonna be a man with no haters like APJ ABDUL KALAM SIR, RATAN TATA SIR😊

[@sanket7_]

I like how she's smiling the whole video.. Proud mom

[@sandeepjayaram9674]

World class mother and son! Pragg is so proud of his mom. Coming from South Mumbai and from a Jesuit school, we were made to feel so horrid if our parents didn't know English. Soooo glad those rubbish days are over.

[@Cheetah195]

Great comment 🇮🇳🙌🏽

[@_suki_]

👌

[@meenaiyer5856]

It is better to attend regular schools than convent

[@Kathakathan11]

I wasn’t even in convent, but I get what you are saying. Literally in my college people from vernacular were avoided by convent kids. And even I thought that convent kids had better education, these days I am teaching convent school children in independently class, they are equally horrible. Teachers not taking responsibility. Bullying is normalised. Etc etc.

[@Kathakathan11]

I did spent few years in convent and even before that worked on my English. I would read a lot. And I was treated differently than my group as I was the only English speaking person amongst them. When I say English speaking it was expected to be prim and proper.

[@Nakshtra369]

Amma's love...❤ #emotions doesn't have a language problem, they just come out.😅 #like Mom, like Son. #they are Proud of each other🎉❤

[@Not-You-Tuber]

Genuine MOM vibe.. Love you Nagalakshmi ji..❤️❤️

[@GamerzLodge]

The sparkling in his mom's eyes tell why Pragg is a genius and one of the best chess players of modern era.❤

[@evilcortexff]

I loved how pragg translated to her mom❤❤

[@Gzrigel]

His*

[@SUGGYAN1356]

Worthy son of a such a respectful mother ❤ She stands with him in each of his dreams & tournaments which is a great thing...🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@drabu1949]

Her simplicity❤️ will make her children's future brighter

[@shilpisaksena5439]

As a North Indian I have lived in Chennai for fourteen years...and i can vouch that Mothers in Chennai are amazing , always put their children first and toil hard for them.. Pragg's mom is just a normal Chennai mother who has a World champion son ! So humble so rooted and ever smiling. My pranaam to you Madam

[@MaheshKumar-zs1mw]

Good one 👍

[@Kathakathan11]

All traditional mothers in south and west are like that, I can speak for these regions only, as that’s all I have been at. And I am so so happy that pragg’s mother is in focus as well. I think it’s beyond precious what mothers are, their role and the optimism they can bring in the children. There is no option but to toil once a woman has child. I like how you said it’s like normal mothers, so achievers or failures, whatever child is, mothers never stop being the best ones.

[@user-nu9nu4zz1u]

Such a warm response - made my day. My blessings to you.

[@user-nq2js8ng4t]

All South Indian mothers are same, every South mothers wants their kids reach in good position.

[@Blossom482]

It has nothing to do with any specific region. Every mother wants her child to be successful .Be it from India or from any other nation.

[@nimo5347]

The Maternal energy she radiates is so humungous ❤❤😊😊

[@veerabathiran4656]

So happy for Pragg... Such a beautiful interview Really loved how he translated questions to his mom... Way to go thambi...love from home town

[@devanshupadhyay2658]

Nothing bigger than mother's love ❤️. Go pragg you are destined for greatness

[@somakun1806]

Pragg's mom's smile is infectious....u can tell how happy and proud she is of her son

[@rangavembar]

Amazing to see the amount of pride in this mother's eyes!! Priceless!!

[@shortsdb1]

It's hard to accept a small boy can do such a great achievement huge respect for him and his family. I'm the member of nepal and being Nepali I am so proud of the India doing succession success on their life and hope future claim India as it is and huge congratulations to whole Indian family❤ 🇳🇵 🇮🇳

[@PriyanshuGuptaa.]

Prag's tamil accent is smooth . love it

[@vimalaravishankar7394]

Everyone can understand from her facial expressions what she communicated.. where we all united❤

[@anirbankoley6599]

She is so proud and happy for Pragg that no one can match her happiness❤❤

[@akshaya179]

Throughout the video, I have been smiling myself with joy, pride. Really loved this interview

[@anubratamitra225]

Sagar: Asks anything Nagalakshmi- PRAGG

[@yashrao5269]

I swear this clip has brought a widest smile on my face. Thank you very much sagar ji for interviewing pragg and his mom

[@kasiviswanathboddeti9085]

I think it's okay to speak in native language. glad to see Pragg and his mother together!

[@gokulvarma627]

Pragg calculating all possibilities and outcomes!😂

[@925sp]

3:46 love how the mum is trying to keep Vyshali safe 😂😂

[@narmada1835]

Like the way Prag reacted. Very natural as it happens at every one's home 😊

[@theprotagonist0000]

this interview was so raw, i loved it! Never seen Pragg so full of emotions at that instant xD 3:46

[@Rat.s]

😅

[@satendra_sharma]

very insensitive questioning by Sagar

[@thejakalepalli5999]

​@@satendra_sharmaSagar is very close with them

[@JTST1234]

Pragg is generally like that when around his friends

[@Jainvinit]

Thank you CBI for this wholesome interview!!✨✨

[@tumkurgopalakrishnaabhishe9522]

One who makes a legend is a true legend. In this case, Pragg's mother..😊

[@sonambhatt9367]

His mom is so sweet and humble 🥹🥹

[@simplicity_007]

I've always loved this family from the first moment I saw them many years ago. Now, I'm like, "What's all the fuss about? Everyone knows that this is a great family!"😊❤😊

[@sudheertelugu7185]

Bro, you could've just interviewed in Tamil and added subtitles. Poor Amma wanted to express soo much :D

[@hemamalini9687]

Even I felt that

[@evilcortexff]

Mother's love is incomparable

[@neetforneed577]

Whenever the answer is pragg she indicates by her eyes becz pragg will complain if she says his name 😂😂

[@neetforneed577]

The thumbnail doesn't do justice to the video , a minimum 1M views is required for this masterpiece

[@TrondArneAusdal]

This is very good for chess! A relatable, talkative and super nice young super GM!

[@prajjwalmayur5649]

This entire conversation is soo wholesome!!

[@mathanmaha]

Lots of love to the family...Pragg's mom made me remember my mom.. God bless the family and believe pragg will make us feel happy and proud forever..❤❤

[@manasuniyal2897]

He - Who wins more ? Mom - Prag

[@chitragiridhar6222]

Such an amazing Mom and worthy son. So innocent and genuine

[@suchetnaik119]

the smile on her face damn, that speaks for itself.. the shine on her eyes🙂...wonderfull.. pragg is blessed with such a wonderfull mother

[@niteshm6]

Look how happy Pragg is, because his mother is getting the recognition.

[@ananthuraju4700]

What a supportive mom, and a good son... Love you both.. Keep going praggyanandha

[@naananee]

The Mother's Love Is Very Pure ❤To His Son Her Happiness Looks So Great ❤❤

[@mrlonewalker5822]

I love South people.. Am from northeast Nagaland

[@Sai-qz9nk]

Lovely interview -- the sense of humour is wonderful to see 😄

[@cpking7]

Pragg's mom absolutely adorable! No wonder kids achieve so much.

[@amirthaselvakumar3331]

I love this interview, man!! Spontaneous and genuine.. And lovely to see them together!! Mother is blessed to have a kid like him..💙💙

[@_THIRD_EYE]

I don’t know y my tears coming out. I love his mother simplicity 😊

[@fencafox]

wow, her mom telling both are hardworking that was sooo sweat🥰

[@sanjus3364]

Such a beautiful bond Beautiful smile of mother Hardworking mom and son Love them ❤

[@harishankar-mq2yo]

What an amazing Indian family story which can inspire million. Lovely mother and son.❤

[@RezaTamez]

I was at the playing hall spectating all the player in Chennai Olympiad. And saw this lady standing continuously for hours. Later I realised that she was Pragg’s mom. She is one of the example of how grounded chess parents should be.

[@cbxjr]

They are both so kind and down to earth bought tears to ma eyes ❤🥹

[@nadvani4844]

I think they both are super young people and mom and dad are really special parents❤

[@endo9902]

Mom is so happy.. may she enjoy her moments for a long time. Pragg has been so cute as a little boy.. I wish him all the best.. I sincerely hope he stays humble ..as that is one of the biggest reasons I am a big fan of him.

[@Fyz_z]

Really interesting. Shows the kind of love Prag has for his family

[@varadarajcuram2238]

Love your parents. Makes me feel that Nagalakshmi is really happy. Nice Mam.Divine Family. God bless.

[@amartyachakraborty7599]

Such a pure brilliance he is and hats off to his mother for being such a grt support system. God bless them 🙏❤. Such a proud moment for all indians

[@champ360yt4]

This is the simplicity of India. ❤️🇮🇳🙏🏼 May this simplicity attitude become a part of life of every Indian forever.

[@a.jayalekshmy5575]

Pragg and his mom are very very simple and down to earth. It's rare to see such children who are willing to present their parents, esp.mother as they are......with out make up and " showy nature".🙏🙏🙏

[@angayargopalakrishnanr7737]

Both are inspiration to all. Mother's love is always greater than universe. ❤

[@Bhargava_P]

Pragg is very lucky to have such encouraging parents. I am blessed too 🙏

[@CricNerd7]

Such a beautiful smile both mom and son carry

[@onlytruth4life]

Praggnananda u r so lucky to have mother like her so supportive 💖 god bless both of them.

[@satyamjhahere]

This will be remembered generations after thank you sagar sir to put this. Congratulations rameshbabu and praggnanadha

[@siddharthgurnani3282]

Probably the best thing you'll see for years, so heartwarming

[@rajneeshjain523]

The way he was translating and telling his mother was truly sweet and impressive.❤😊

[@db5892]

My Heartfelt congratulations to Prag and to their entire fmly. I loved Prag's Amma's sweet expression. May God give Prag and Vishali 'more and more success for all yr coming up Tournaments. Proud of you Prag.

[@utsav45_]

Very cute interview What a sweet family! ❤

[@anandhkumarp]

What a mom... Very simple and dedicated. Madam, you are an inspiration really. No wonder your kids are exemplary.

[@youTribedi]

The sweetest interview I have seen in a while. So heartwarming ❤

[@abhishekbharti2812]

Very good interview. I think nobody could have done it better than our Sagar sir. Lots love for pragg and his family ❤

[@mathan07]

Your emotions says everything 🤩 - Mom's love 💞

[@ramsi62]

I love seeing the reactions of both the mother and the son whenever the question is asked and being answered by them. Wonderful bonding between mother and the son. Very simple and humble. Thanks to the interviewer for his friendliness throughout the interview.

[@foliumdescartes4698]

This interview is the cutest thing I have seen in a very long time.❤

[@sathvikpratap]

These guys are love ❤️❤️❤️ so proud of them keep going pragg

[@user-hx5yu5hp6e]

even after achieving so much heights there is no kind of over attitude in him ,he still is humble to everyone

[@happylife6695]

Heartiest Congratulations to both of you... Mother and Son ... INDIANS Proud of you 👏👏👏

[@Geometry_DashGuy]

So sweet…so real…so natural…so heartening…..just love it! 🥰

[@pulkitsharma828]

I have a constant smile whole watching the full video.

[@68-sikharoutray83]

What a wholesome interview ❤

[@ry-hw2fj]

Omg ..I love this mother.... she is so innocent and they are so humble

[@Aditya__Vats]

She is so lovely, happy, energetic and excited. I love it.

[@HarshDPatil123]

What an amazing guy. Such an amazing player at such a young age. I still cannot play chess properly. His mother looks so proud and happy , which she should be .i think he is very obidient to his mother , which will take him much much ahead in life.all the best

[@PintuDharaLive]

I loved this moment Pragg with his adorable Mother.

[@maha-cx1rd]

Our sweet little pragnananda, congratulations and all the very best for your future. God bless. Hats off to the mother. ❤

[@salonithakur4263]

Her mother is so sweet & very pure heart ❤