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News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Aamir Khan's Magnus Carlsen Mimicry Is The Reel We Didn't Know We Needed
Last Updated: Aamir Khan recently entertained fans with a funny spin on chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen's viral table slam. Aamir Khan delighted his fans by sharing a humorous take on chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen's now-iconic table slam moment. The actor, known for his thoughtful performances, surprised everyone by posting a playful and unexpected comedy reel on social media. The light-hearted video was recorded during a conversation with content creator Prakhar Gupta, where Aamir took the opportunity to laugh at his reputation for being a 'perfectionist" while also promoting his upcoming film Sitaare Zameen Par. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Prakhar Gupta (@prakharkepravachan) The amusing reel, titled 'When you ask Aamir to trade perfection for a list of back-to-back movies," features Prakhar handing Aamir a tall stack of film scripts. Aamir responds with an exaggerated and theatrical display of frustration — dramatically slamming the table and pacing around the room, mirroring chess champion Magnus Carlsen's emotional reaction after losing to D Gukesh. The video cleverly reimagines a moment that captured global attention earlier this month, when 19-year-old Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh defeated world champion Carlsen during the Norway Chess 2025 tournament. Carlsen's table slam became an instant internet sensation, sparking countless memes and online chatter. The reel showcasing Aamir's surprising comic side quickly went viral, drawing enthusiastic reactions across social media platforms. Fans and celebrities alike flooded the comments section with praise and laughter. Noted comedian Aaditya Kulshreshth commented, 'hahahaha", while one user playfully asked, 'How the hell did u convince him?" Another excited fan called it the 'Trend winner." Social media was abuzz with entertaining responses, with many delighted by Aamir's unexpected participation. One fan simply posted, 'Lmao", while another affectionately referred to the actor as 'Mr. Perfection." Others crowned it the 'Best meme ever" and called the reel 'A re-creation no one saw coming." Summing up the mood perfectly, one user commented, 'Yes finally the Gukesh meme with Aamir Khan." On the professional front, Aamir Khan is all set to make his long-awaited return to cinemas with Sitaare Zameen Par, a sports comedy-drama slated for release on June 20. Adapted from the acclaimed Spanish film Campeones, Sitaare Zameen Par promises to blend heart, humour and sportsmanship. Directed by RS Prasanna, best known for Shubh Mangal Saavdhan, the film is seen as a spiritual successor to Aamir's beloved 2007 film Taare Zameen Par. This time, Aamir steps into the role of a fiery basketball coach tasked with preparing a team of differently-abled children for a major championship. The film also stars Genelia D'Souza and introduces ten fresh faces: Aroush Datta, Gopi Krishna Varma, Samvit Desai, Vedant Sharma, Ayush Bhansali, Ashish Pendse, Rishi Shahani, Rishabh Jain, Naman Mishra and Simran Mangeshkar. First Published:
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First Post
2 days ago
- Sport
- First Post
'Magnus wanted to prove that Gukesh was not as strong as others': Fabiano Caruana makes sensational claims
So, chess world champion D Gukesh didn't just beat Magnus Carlsen at Norway Chess 2025 — he may have also ruined his plans. read more Fabiano Caruana believes world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen had extra motivation behind his desire to beat world champion D Gukesh at Norway Chess 2025. He feels, Magnus wanted to beat Gukesh — not just to prove he's still the better player, but also to show that the 19-year-old Indian isn't the best in the world right now. But if that was the plan, it clearly backfired as Carlsen won the opening match against Gukesh at Norway Chess but lost the second one, his first in classical chess against the world champion. The video of the angry fist smash by Carlsen after losing his first-ever match to Gukesh had become a worldwide rage . STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Five-time world champion Carlsen's reaction underlined his disappointment at losing to Gukesh as he had celebrated his first-round win over the Indian with a famous quote from an HBO series, The Wire, declaring himself as the 'king' of the chess world . It must be noted that this was Carlsen's first meeting with Gukesh in classical chess since he became the world champion. 'Magnus wanted to dominate Gukesh' Reflecting on Carlsen's determination to beat Gukesh, American Grandmaster Fabiano Caruana, who came second at the Norway Chess 2025 behind the Norwegian, said that Carlsen wanted to dominate Gukesh at the tournament to prove a point. 'Magnus definitely wanted to win (against Gukesh) to prove a point: the point being that not only is he (Gukesh) not nearly as strong as Magnus but also that he's not as strong as other players. I think that would be his point, that's what he was trying to go for. So I think Magnus wanted to dominate. And I don't think he cared as much if he were to dominate Arjun (Erigaisi) for example,' Caruana said on the C Squared Podcast. 'Gukesh is a world champion. So that carries a bit more weight. There was also Wei Yi, who's a great player. But it doesn't feel like Magnus has anything that he has possibly to prove against Wei Yi or against me. Maybe against Hikaru (Nakamura) and me he would feel like this is a really nice game to win,' added Caruana, who defeated Gukesh in the last round to help Carlsen win his home tournament. For those hoping to see more of Carlsen vs Gukesh, it's worth noting that the former world champion—who gave up his title in 2022—rarely plays classical chess these days. We may have to wait until Norway Chess 2026 for a rematch in this format.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Aamir Khan recreates Magnus Carlsen vs Gukesh table slam meme, fans exclaim ‘best meme ever'
Actor Aamir Khan has brought the house down by recreating Magnus Carlsen's table slam moment after losing to Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh, in a fun reel. And social media users were caught off guard, with many commenting that they weren't ready for this hilarious recreation. Also read: Aamir Khan breaks silence on 'love jihad' claims, says his sisters, daughter married Hindus: 'Ye insaniyat ki baat hai' Aamir recently met influencer Prakhar Gupta for a conversation while promoting his upcoming film, Sitaare Zameen Par. And they took a moment to recreate the reel while poking fun at the "perfectionist" tag. The reel came with the title, 'When you ask Aamir to trade perfection for a list of back-to-back movies'. In the reel, Prakhar is seen handing Aamir several pages of script, and Aamir's reaction transforms into mock frustration, humourously exaggerating his focus on being a perfectionist. Aamir is seen banging his fist on the table and then dramatically stomping around Prakhar. It is a recreation of Magnus Carlsen table slam moment, which had left the internet chuckling earlier this month. D Gukesh scripted history at the recently concluded Norway Chess 2025, where he claimed his maiden classical win vs Magnus Carlsen. And a moment from a match between Magnus Carlsen and D Gukesh went viral, where the Norwegian was seen slamming a table after losing to the Indian chess prodigy. A post shared by Prakhar Gupta (@prakharkepravachan) The video featuring Aamir has fans in stitches. They are flocking to the comment section, buzzing with excitement. 'How the hell did u convince him,' one wrote, with another writing, 'Trend winner'. 'Lmao,' one shared. Another user mentioned, 'Mr. Perfection'. 'Aamir Khan playing @ biography,' wrote one. 'A re-creation no one saw coming,' one comment read, with another reading, "Best meme ever'. 'Yes finally the Gukesh meme with Aamir khan,' wrote one social media user. Next, Aamir will be seen in sports comedy-drama Sitaare Zameen Par, which is a spiritual sequel to Aamir's 2007 hit Taare Zameen Par. The film is directed by RS Prasanna, who is best known for directing Shubh Mangal Saavdhan. Apart from Aamir, the film also stars Genelia D'Souza in the lead role alongside ten debutant actors, including Aroush Datta, Gopi Krishna Varma, Samvit Desai, Vedant Sharma, Ayush Bhansali, Ashish Pendse, Rishi Shahani, Rishabh Jain, Naman Mishra, and Simran Mangeshkar. A remake of the Spanish film Campeones and tells the story of a basketball coach who is forced to train a team of differently abled children for a tournament, the film is scheduled to hit cinemas on June 20.
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First Post
3 days ago
- Sport
- First Post
‘Indian chess players aren't scary yet': Fabiano Caruana shares 'honest' take on D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi and Co
Fabiano Caruana has become the latest after Magnus Carlsen to say that Indian chess stars including world champion D Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi have still a lot to improve in their games. Read his latest bold take on Gukesh and company. read more Fabiano Caruana had defeated D Gukesh on the final day of Norway Chess 2025 to deny him the title. Image: Norway Chess 2025 World No.4 and third-highest-rated chess player in history, Fabiano Caruana, has become the latest after Magnus Carlsen to say that rising Indian chess stars, including world champion D Gukesh, have a long way to cover before they start dominating the sport and the rankings. Five-time world champion Carlsen fired a salvo at Indian chess prodigies Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi after winning Norway Chess 2025. The 34-year-old world No. 1 said he is still 'quite a lot better than the guys who are trying to take over,' referring to the rising Indian stars . STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Carlsen's comments highlighted his excitement at winning the Norway Chess after he suffered his first-ever classical defeat to 19-year-old Gukesh during the tournament. The result also kicked off the debate that the Indian chess superstars are ready to take over from top players like Carlsen, world No.2 Hikaru Nakamura and Caruana. Currently, there are three Indians among the top 10 in the FIDE ratings list. While Erigaisi is world No.3, Gukesh is at the fourth spot. R Praggnanandhaa is seventh. 'Indian chess players are not scary' Caruana, who has been among the top chess players in the world for many years, however, is not bothered by the rise of Indian youngsters. On his C Squared Podcast, Caruana said he doesn't find anything 'scary' about the Indian players, as of yet. '(These Indians players are) very strong. I think that we'll be competing on more or less equal terms for a while. But I don't find them scary yet. Whatsoever!' Caruana said. American Grandmaster Caruana added that in his experience, players like Gukesh and Arjun still have a lot of gaps in their games, which makes it easy for him to find the winning chances. 'When I play for example Arjun or Gukesh, I do get this feeling — not just based on this Norway Chess tournament, but on many tournaments — that I can really outplay them very significantly and get a lot of winning chances. I don't think they can outplay me in the same way," Caruana added. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'Although they will get winning chances and then it's about some other factors. Really this is my honest opinion. It's not me trying to play them down or anything. I'm not doing that. They can definitely outperform me in various ways. But my feeling is that if it's a long match, they're great fighters, but they also give a lot of chances and (for them) it can be very frustrating to play against someone who doesn't give many chances.' At Norway Chess, Caruana defeated Gukesh on the final day, with the Indian finishing third behind Carlsen and the American. Their previous encounter in the tournament had ended in a draw, while Caruana beat Arjun once and lost to him once.
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
R Praggnanandhaa passes verdict on Magnus Carlsen's classical retirement remark after defeat to D Gukesh: ‘He still…'
Magnus Carlsen won his seventh Norway Chess title, coming out on top in the 2025 edition, and also defended his title with ease. His Round 6 encounter vs D Gukesh was a minor blemish in his campaign, as he lost to the reigning world champion in Round 6. Carlsen had already secured an easy win vs Gukesh in Round 1, and was also in a winning position in their Round 6 showdown. But a massive blunder in the endgame saw Gukesh claim his maiden classical win against the World No. 1, who was left totally shellshocked and banged the table in frustration. At the sidelines of the event, Carlsen also seemed disappointed after his defeat to Gukesh, and also stated that 'maybe he should totally stop playing classical chess'. Speaking to reporters, he said, 'I don't think that (the game against Gukesh, not the incident) was fun. I have to consider how to avoid it… maybe I should totally stop playing classical chess. It was not fun for me at all. In general I feel I have played well in the tournament but I don't feel it is fun playing. I am not worried about my level.' Since then Carlsen has received support from Gukesh's countrman R Praggnanandhaa, who labelled the Norwegian as 'the strongest player on the planet'. Speaking to Firstpost, he said, 'Magnus is certainly the strongest player on the planet, so you do need a lot of skill (to beat him), but you know, in terms of score, Magnus still has a huge score against all the Indians.' 'So it's not really that we do great against him, but we have beaten him in some games.' Praggnanandhaa also feels that 'it is possible to beat Carlsen', but that it didn't take away the fact that he is still the strongest player. 'It's possible to beat him when we play, but he is still the strongest player and there is certainly this Magnus effect, which everyone calls. Like, when you get this slightly worse position, you do start getting doubts about defending this or not because you are playing against Magnus,' he said. 'But for me personally, I don't really pay attention. And also, I don't know about others, but for me, whenever I play Magnus, I get extra, extra energy to fight. Like I'm excited to just fight it out and I think that is one of the reasons why my games against Magnus are always very exciting.' Looking back at Gukesh's win vs Carlsen, Praggnanandhaa feels that the World No. 1 made an unusual blunder. 'It was not something that was expected because Magnus doesn't usually blunder, but Gukesh also defended well. When I was watching the game, I thought it could end in a draw. These blunders do happen in time trouble. But it's also shocking from Magnus because he is someone who usually doesn't blunder these things,' he said. Norway Chess 2025 saw Carlsen finish on top with 16 points, and Fabiano Caruana came second with 15.5. Meanwhile, Gukesh finished in third position with 14.5 points and Hikaru Nakamura (14) came fourth. Meanwhile, India No. 1 Arjun Erigaisi came fifth with 13 points and Wei Yi claimed sixth position with 9.5.
