Anand Mahindra apologises to 10yr old Kalaripayattu artist for calling him a 'young woman'

Industrialist Anand Mahindra wrote an apology tweet to a 10-year old boy who practises Kalaripayattu, ancient martial art, for having misidentified and calling him a "young woman". businessman h shared a video clip on Twitter of a boy practising Kalaripayattu and wrote “WARNING: Do T get in this young woman’s way!”. While boy responded to post and corrected Anand Mahindra's error, saying, "I am t a girl. I am a 10-year-old boy".

Earlier industrialist h shared video and wrote, "WARNING: Do T get in this young woman’s way! And Kalaripayattu needs to be given a significantly greater share of limelight in our sporting priorities. This can—and will— catch world’s attention".

While Neelakandan Nair, a student of Ekaveera Kalaripayattu Acemy in Kerala, responded to tweet and said, "Thanks a lot for your support and encourment sir! A small correction - I am t a girl, I am a 10-year-old boy. I am growing my hair long for a role in a planned short movie on Kalaripayattu".

Upon receiving this mess, Anand Mahindra posted an apology te, "A thousand apologies. Your skills are awe-inspiring in any case. And I stand by my warning that one should get in your way…! I request @betterindia to also amend ir tweet which h gotten my attention".

About Kalaripayattu martial art

Kalaripayattu, pride of Kerala, is considered one of  oldest and most scientific martial arts in world. This ancient art form was originated in Kerala, believed to have introduced by Lord Parashurama over six thousand years ago.  art form is passed down from guru to student, with its distinct style and code of ethics in line with Kerala’s unique culture, history and geography

goal of Kalaripayattu is self-improvement or self-perfection, regarded as a reward in and of itself, yet without belts, awards or alternative forms of recognition that are bestowed in or martial arts. And today, martial art form is practised to harness one’s body-mind powers in order to craft an ideal self than how to prepare for mortal combat.

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