World Chess Champion GM Gukesh Dommaraju and legendary grandmaster GM Viswanathan Anand have showcased their talents in a comedic new advertisement for e-commerce giant Myntra, stepping far beyond their usual chessboard prowess.
Since clinching the World Chess Championship title from GM Ding Liren in Singapore last month, 18-year-old Gukesh has embraced a variety of activities far removed from chess. From bungee jumping to mingling with dignitaries and accepting prestigious awards, Gukesh’s post-championship life has been anything but typical for a grandmaster.
Now, the young champion has made his acting debut, starring in a lighthearted ad directed by Vishal Dayama, one of India’s top content creators. The ad features both Gukesh and five-time World Chess Champion Anand in a humorous scenario set in a tattoo studio.
In the ad, Gukesh, keen to commemorate his World Championship victory, decides to get a tattoo of his most iconic moment. As the tattoo artist prepares his arm, Anand humorously asks, “What does it feel like to be the world champion?”
“Absolutely amazing, sir! So many people want to touch the trophy!” Gukesh replies enthusiastically. Anand, known for his wit, retorts, “Actually, I wanted to check if…” but is swiftly interrupted by Gukesh, who eagerly offers, “Of course, sir! You can touch!”
Anand, never missing an opportunity for humor, responds with a quick quip: “Touch? Mere paas paanch hain!” (“I have five of those myself—do you want to touch four more?”)
The playful banter continues as Gukesh suggests that everyone should get their iconic moments inked. Anand humorously counters, “Nahi yaar, mere dono haath bhar jaayenge.” (“No man, both my arms would be covered if I did that.”)
The ad showcases the lighter side of two of India’s greatest chess minds, demonstrating their ability to bring humor and charm to unexpected settings. Fans of the grandmasters will be delighted to see them in such an entertaining and unconventional light.
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