Former cricketer and father of Yuvraj Singh, Yograj Singh, sparked a controversy over his remarks and the reflection he presented on his own parenting during a candid talk show on Unfiltered by Samdish hosted by YouTuber Samdish Bhatia. Here are some of the important takeaways from his interview below:
Tough Childhood: Yograj believed that a child must be pushed beyond his limits to succeed. He said, “Bachcha wahi banega jo baap kahega” (A child will become what the father decides).
Yuvraj Story: Yograj confessed that he used to dissuade Yuvraj from roller skating by throwing away his skates and medals. Yograj made Yuvraj play cricket as he thought this would secure his future.
Contemplation: Yograj concedes that he may have been a bit too harsh on Yuvraj, but his son later told him, “If you hadn’t done that, my story wouldn’t have been written.”
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Perceptions of ‘Taare Zameen Par’ and Hindi Cinema:
Film Bashing: Yograj termed Aamir Khan’s Taare Zameen Par as “vahiyat” (very bad) and said, “I don’t watch such pictures.
Opinion on Hindi Films and Stars: Yograj expressed a general disdain for Hindi cinema and actors like Ranveer Singh and Ranbir Kapoor, calling it all “useless.”
Favorites: He praised the Punjabi crime thriller Kohra and classic Hollywood films like Ben-Hur and *The Godfather.
Yograj described himself as a strict coach who believes in hard discipline. While he trained Yuvraj rigorously, he clarified that he never raised a hand on him.
Document for Trainee Parents: Yograj revealed he requires parents to sign a document absolving him of responsibility during training, saying, “I carry both life and death with me.”
Yuvraj’s Perspective:
Yuvraj Singh has talked about how his father brought him up very strictly. He says that he used to love roller skating as a child and even won a gold medal at the Under-14 National Championships, but he had to leave it to pursue cricket.
Though he faced a lot of issues, Yuvraj has said that his father’s strictness helped him to become one of India’s most celebrated cricketers.
Yograj Singh’s comments have thrown up debate regarding the role that strict parenting can play in making a child succeed, with people questioning whether his was a harsh set of methods or was it a requirement. His outspoken views on cinema and personal experience give an idea of his uncompromising personality.
