Akshay Kumar Hails Gurindervir Singh As He Becomes India’s Fastest Man Alive
Akshay Kumar applauded Gurindervir Singh after the sprinter clocked a historic 10.09-second to become India’s fastest man alive.
Bollywood’s ultimate action star has always been a massive champion of sports, fitness, and national pride. Once again, Akshay Kumar is stepping up to lead the cheer squad for one of India’s brightest athletic talents. The superstar recently took to social media to express his immense admiration for sprinter Gurindervir Singh, who just shattered expectations and records to officially become the fastest Indian man alive. In a breathtaking display of raw speed and athleticism, Gurindervir Singh left the entire nation in awe at the 29th National Senior Athletics Federation Competition 2026, which took place in Ranchi.
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The young powerhouse sprinted his way straight into the history books by clocking an unbelievable 10.09 seconds in the highly competitive men's 100-meter dash. This phenomenal timing not only secured him the top spot on the podium but also established a brand-new national record, firmly placing him at the absolute pinnacle of Indian track and field history.
For Akshay Kumar, an actor known for his own highly disciplined lifestyle and deep-rooted love for sports, this victory was a moment to celebrate on a massive mainstream scale. Taking to X, the actor shared his excitement over Gurindervir’s record-breaking win.
Was reading about Gurindervir Singh who has become India’s fastest man alive, and am seriously blown away. For years and years, we saw foreign athletes win 100m races and break records. Tab sab kehte the Indians se nahi hoga. Ab sab keh rahe hain yeh toh hona hi thaa! So proud of… pic.twitter.com/MK2BR6QOgs
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) May 28, 2026
While Bollywood stars frequently applaud major sporting achievements, Akshay’s reaction carries special weight given his consistent dedication to highlighting athletes who push the boundaries of physical excellence. His enthusiastic shoutout has successfully directed a massive spotlight of mainstream media attention towards the track and field star's monumental milestone.
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However, the Bollywood superstar wasn't the only notable figure left completely spellbound by this incredible feat on the track. The historic 10.09-second sprint sent major ripples across the entire Indian sports fraternity, drawing widespread applause from some of the biggest legends in the country. Joining Akshay Kumar in the celebratory digital chorus were cricket icons Sachin Tendulkar and Yuvraj Singh. Both legends took to their respective social media accounts to shower praise on Gurindervir, expressing their immense pride in seeing an Indian athlete dominate the 100m track with such world-class speed and precision.
This record-breaking moment in Ranchi is just the beginning of a highly anticipated new chapter for Gurindervir Singh. Thanks to his spectacular 10.09-second finish, the track sensation has officially secured his qualification for both the upcoming Commonwealth Games and the Asian Games.
With the backing of the entire nation – fuelled by loud, public cheers from Bollywood superstars and cricketing royalty alike – all eyes will now be on Gurindervir as he prepares to represent India on the massive international stage. As the internet continues to buzz with congratulatory messages, this crossover of entertainment and sports proves once again to be a winning combination for celebrating the nation's true champions.
Meanwhile, on the work front, Akshay Kumar was last seen in Priyadarshan’s ‘Bhooth Bangla’, which performed well at the box office.
The actor currently has an extensive lineup of films in the pipeline including ‘Welcome To The Jungle’, ‘Haiwaan’, ‘Golmaal 5’ and the Marathi film ‘Vedat Marathe Veer Daudle Saat’.
