Overview
- Bhaker, speaking at the NRAI 75th anniversary in Delhi on Monday, answered a question about 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi by saying with the right mentorship he could be the next big star, in a clip amplified by PTI and ANI.
- The framing set off heavy criticism online, with fans and voices like Joy Bhattacharjya saying it sidelined her Olympic medals and reflected a cricket-centric media habit.
- As the discussion rolled on, Bhaker marked 10 years in shooting on Tuesday with a post recounting early highs, near-misses, and how setbacks shaped her rise.
- She also refocused attention on upcoming goals, pointing to the Asian Games, the World Championships, and the start of the 2028 Olympic qualifying cycle.
- Sooryavanshi’s rise remains context for the media interest, with IPL hundreds, a record U19 World Cup spree, and the mark of being the youngest to 1,000 T20 runs driving his profile.