Alpha meets an Alpha: Gurindervir Singh and Alia Bhatt collaborate
India's fastest athlete, Gurindervir Singh, has joined forces with Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt to promote her upcoming film Alpha. The duo posted a video on their Instagram accounts, captioned with the tagline “Alpha meets an Alpha.” In the clip, Gurindervir delivers the message: “Sabse aage, sabse tez hone ke liye lagta hai focus, lagan aur hard work.”
Gurindervir opens up about his athletic journey
During the interaction, Alia Bhatt asked Gurindervir about his journey in athletics and what inspired him. The sprinter revealed that legendary Jamaican runner Usain Bolt was a key motivation. “I watched Usain Bolt and then thought of becoming an athlete,” Gurindervir said. He also spoke about his father, who had to give up his volleyball career after an injury. “My father once told me that if he had continued playing volleyball, his life would have been different. That motivated me to pursue sports seriously,” he shared.
First spikes from father, treasured like gold
Gurindervir fondly recalled receiving his first pair of running spikes from his father, who brought them from New Zealand. The shoes were so precious that he treated them with extraordinary care. “I would not even let them touch the floor. I used to keep them on a table only,” he said with a smile. He also named his father as his favourite chef, adding, “My father makes very good food.”
Athlete and star promote discipline and dedication
The collaboration between Gurindervir and Alia highlights the values of focus, dedication, and hard work—themes central to both sports and cinema. The video has garnered attention for its cross-industry appeal, uniting an Olympic-level athlete with a Bollywood superstar. As per the Tribune News Service, the promotion is part of the marketing campaign for Alpha, which stars Alia Bhatt in the lead role.
