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Vijay and Ajith Share Warm Embrace at Silverstone
Vijay and Ajith Kumar are two very famous Tamil cinema stars.
Their fans have often treated them as rivals for many years.
They met at the Silverstone racing circuit in the United Kingdom.
Vijay is described in the report as Tamil Nadu’s chief minister and was visiting the circuit officially.
Ajith was taking part in a motor race there.
Vijay waved the green flag to start a 44-car race.
When they met, Vijay ran toward Ajith and gave him a long hug.
A video of the moment spread widely online.
Many fans saw the friendly meeting as a sign that the stars respect each other despite their fan rivalry.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay hugged actor-racer Ajith Kumar at Silverstone in Northamptonshire, UK.
Vijay was visiting the UK to attract investment and inspect sports facilities for a proposed motor sports city near Chennai.
As a special guest at the Michelin Le Mans Cup, Vijay waved the ceremonial green flag for a 44-car race.
Ajith Kumar competed in the LMP3 Pro/Am category with his team, Ajith RedAnt by Virage.
The embrace went viral, delighting fans long associated with online rivalry between the two Tamil cinema stars.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay and actor-racer Ajith Kumar.
- What
- They shared a warm embrace at Silverstone during the Michelin Le Mans Cup.
- Where
- Silverstone circuit in Northamptonshire, UK.
- When
- Saturday, September 13; the report does not specify the year.
- Why
- Vijay was visiting the UK for official investment and sports-facility activities, while Ajith was competing in the race.
Key facts
- Location
- Silverstone circuit, Northamptonshire, UK
- Event
- Michelin Le Mans Cup
- Vijay’s role
- Special guest who waved the ceremonial green flag
- Ajith’s role
- Competitor in the LMP3 Pro/Am category
- Race field
- 44-car grid
- Ajith’s team
- Ajith RedAnt by Virage
- Reported reaction
- Video of the embrace went viral and delighted fans
Quotes
Ajith Kumar
Actor and professional racing driver competing at Silverstone
“We have been colleagues in the film industry for 34 years, and I am so happy for him in his new journey. We extended the invitation so he could see firsthand what infrastructure and logistics it takes to bring events like this to Chennai. My wish is to see us all race back home in India soon”
theprint.in
“I am extremely thankful to the Honourable Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, for taking time off his busy schedule to visit us at Silverstone.”
theprint.in
Sources
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