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Aamir honours chess genius Vishwanathan Anand, wants more kids to take up the sport

Aamir Khan said, “All of us are huge fans of him as a chess player, he is amazing and one of the best in the world.\"

By :  R Ayyappan
Update: 2016-04-13 09:36 GMT
Aamir Khan honoured chess genius Vishwanathan Anand with the Hridaynath Award, an award to honour accomplished personalities across various streams. Photo: Viral Bhayani
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Recalling the incident, Aamir said, “I am not a person who likes to lose, I hate losing. But I can tell with all honesty that the one time I really enjoyed losing, was to Anand, the one time that I got to play with him, of course I lost, there is no question about it.”
Aamir had played a game of chess with Anand at an event for the Maharashtra Chess League, in May last year, where he had also said that he is open to doing a film on chess.
Aamir Khan further added, “At a time when we really need icons, who believe in hardwork and dedication, he is someone who stands out like a shining beacon and truly this honour is one that he deserves.”
Talking about Anand, Aamir Khan said, “I am one of Anand's biggest fans. All of us are huge fans of him as a chess player, he is amazing and one of the best in the world. What I find truly remarkable about him is as an icon, someone that the nation looks up to. He is someone who conducts himself with such grace, such dignity, and he is such an inspiration to young people across the country.”
At the event, Aamir Khan said that he is an enthusiast of the game of chess, which his grandmother taught him, and wants more kids to take up the sport as it builds their mind and analytical abilities.
Aamir Khan said, “All of us are huge fans of him as a chess player, he is amazing and one of the best in the world.\"

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