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Filmmaker Meets F1 Idol, Shows 20-Year-Old Clipping
12 Sep
Summary
- Filmmaker Nag Ashwin met Formula 1 champion Fernando Alonso.
- Ashwin presented Alonso with a 20-year-old newspaper clipping.
- Alonso autographed the clipping during their recent meeting.
Filmmaker Nag Ashwin recently fulfilled a long-held fan dream by meeting Formula 1 champion Fernando Alonso. The director, known for his interest in motorsports, encountered the Spanish racing star ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix weekend. Ashwin shared his enduring admiration for Alonso, a two-time World Drivers' Champion, expressing his excitement on social media.
During their meeting, Ashwin presented Alonso with a newspaper clipping featuring the F1 driver that he had kept for approximately twenty years. Alonso responded by signing the clipping, adding a personal touch to the filmmaker's treasured keepsake. This encounter highlights Ashwin's deep connection with the world of high-performance vehicles and racing.
Ashwin's passion for automobiles has influenced his filmmaking, notably with the futuristic vehicle 'Bujji' in 'Kalki 2898 AD', which was tested by former Indian F1 driver Narain Karthikeyan. The sci-fi epic achieved global success, surpassing Rs 1,000 crore worldwide, and a sequel is currently in production.
