MUMBAI: Hon'ble Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and Powerstar Pawan Kalyan, widely admired for his expertise in martial arts, recently reflected on his training roots during a special reunion. Known for incorporating authentic martial arts moves in his films, Pawan Kalyan was trained by the late Shihan Hussaini, a respected figure in the martial arts community. It is known how fond he is with his master Shihan Hussaini. The actor always respected his guru's and masters giving a special place in heart.
His dedication to the discipline has long been a part of his on-screen and off-screen persona. The actor-turned-politician recently met Renshi Raja, a senior from his early karate days. The two trained under Shihan Hussaini during their formative years, and this reunion marked a nostalgic moment for both. Renshi Raja, who was already a black belt when Pawan Kalyan was still progressing through the ranks as a green belt. Renshi Raja is now heads the same martial arts school they once trained in.
Pawan Kalyan shared his experience on the emotional reunion via social media. In his post, he expressed admiration for Renshi Raja’s dedication in carrying forward their late mentor's vision. He fondly recalled the old days of training and the strong bond they shared with Shihan Hussaini, describing the conversation as a walk down memory lane filled with pride and respect. The reunion photo quickly caught public attention, going viral across social platforms.
He wrote, "It was a great pleasure and honor to reconnect with Thiru Renshi Raja Avl. from Tamil Nadu after 34 years. He was my senior in the early 1990s, training under the guidance of Shihan Hussaini Avl. at the same karate school. At that time, Renshi Raja was already a black belt holder while I was still a green belt. It’s heartening to see him now leading the very school where we trained, carrying forward Shihan’s vision with dedication. Recalling our long-standing association with Shihan Hussaini and discussing our shared passion for martial arts brought back many cherished memories."
Recently, Pawan Kalyan demonstrated his martial arts prowess in the period action film Hari Hara Veera Mallu, impressing audiences with his martial art skills in 18 minutes long fight sequence in pre-climax. The film running successfully in theatres with good occupancy. With the themes of Sanathana Dharma and visually stunning action, the film impressed everyone.
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