Record-breaker Gurindervir Singh receives "Alpha" tag from Alia Bhatt in first interaction after his historic sprint
Mumbai, June 22
As the release of Alia Bhatt-starrer 'Alpha' draws closer, the actor featured India's fastest sprinter, Gurindervir Singh, in a special interaction following his record-breaking performance in the men's 100m event.
The interaction was shared in a video posted by Alia on her Instagram and also marked Gurindervir's first interview after he became the fastest Indian in history. During the conversation, the athlete spoke about his journey, his family's support, and the challenges he faced before achieving the record.
Introducing the sprinter as "the Alpha of the running track," Alia asked Gurindervir about the moment he decided to pursue athletics and dream of becoming the country's fastest man.
Recalling his early years, Gurindervir said his father's unfulfilled sporting ambitions played a major role in inspiring him. "My father had trophies and medals at home, and I used to clean them. There was also a photograph of him jumping while playing volleyball," he said.
"I would look at that picture and think that one day I wanted to jump like him. Later, I watched Usain Bolt's world record run and decided that I wanted to take up athletics. People told me it would demand immense hard work, but I said I was ready for it," he added.
The sprinter also spoke about a challenging period in 2024 when he considered quitting the sport.
"There came a point when I told my father that I was not sure if I could continue. He asked me to come back home and said we would think of something else," Gurindervir recalled.
"At that time, my mother gave both of us strength. She told us not to lose hope, to keep faith in God, and trust that the difficult phase would pass," he said.
Gurindervir credited the Reliance Foundation for helping him overcome several limitations in his training.
"Joining the Reliance Foundation was something I had dreamed of since childhood. There, I found everything I had been missing, quality weight training, a positive environment, and proper nutrition," he said.
Directed by Shiv Rawail, 'Alpha' is the first female-led film in the YRF Spy Universe. The film stars Alia Bhatt and Sharvari and is set to release in cinemas worldwide on July 3, 2026.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Finally some positive news about sports in India! Gurindervir's journey is so relatable - many of us have parents who couldn't fulfill their dreams and push us to achieve ours. His mother's words "keep faith in God" hit home. Alia's gesture is sweet but I hope she also uses her platform to highlight the need for better sports infrastructure in smaller towns. 🙏
Honestly, I'm more excited about this interaction than the film itself! Gurindervir is a legend in the making. Seeing a mainstream Bollywood star acknowledge a real athlete instead of just promoting movies is refreshing. Hope this inspires more young Indians to take up sprinting. Also, 100m in 2026? That's a long wait but Alia in a spy universe film will be 🔥
The part about him almost quitting in 2024 is so real. Every athlete faces that dark tunnel. But his mother's faith pulled him through - this is what Indian families do best, supporting each other through thick and thin. Gurindervir is a true "Alpha" not just on track but in life. Wishing him many more records! 💪
While this is heartwarming, I can't help but think about how many more Gurindervirs are out there without corporate support. Reliance Foundation deserves credit but we need a system that doesn't depend on philanthropy. The government should take notes - proper nutrition and training facilities shouldn't be a "dream come true" for our athletes. Still, absolutely thrilled for this young man! 🏃♂️
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