The challenges were such that Sudhir was forced to discontinue his Bachelor of Physical Education course after being unable to pay his fifth-semester fees.
That quiet perseverance translated into a major triumph on Tuesday, when the West Bengal athlete clinched one of the first two gold medals on offer at the Khelo India Beach Games 2026 at Ghoghla Beach.
Vidyut, who rose to fame with the "Commando" franchise of films, notes many things that are popular globally today actually originated in India.
