Sachin has paved his way, with his umpteen effort and accomplishments to become a legendary cricket star who is revered across a country, where cricket is not a game but rather considered as a religion and it was only time that a film got made on Sachin Tendulkar, the very man who, single-handedly brought laurels and glories galore to India. The resultant of all this was in the form of a film named Sachin: A Billion Dreams, which has been based on the life of Sachin Tendulkar.
A grand premiere was organized for Sachin: A Billion Dreams. The who's who of the country got together to watch the special screening of legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar's biography Sachin: A Billion Dreams.
Sachin and wife, Anjali, welcomed guests Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani, Asha Bhosle, Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, Shahrukh Khan, A R Rahman, Sonu Nigam, Gulshan Grover, Farah Khan, John Abraham, Anu Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Aditi Rao Hydari, Anushka Sharma, Zaheer Khan and Sagarika Ghatge, Atul Kasbekar, Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai, Aditya Thackrey, Rahul Johri CEO BCCI and Anurag Thakur former BCCI President, Praful Patel, Kabir Khan and Mini Mathur, Sushant Singh Raput, Kriti Sanon, among others. The evening witness the closest friends and family of Sachin attending the event. The entire Indian cricket team also attended a special screening arranged for them, which received an overwhelming response. Sachin's kids, Sara and Arjun also stood supporting their father. Sachin's brother, Ajit Tendulkar, who saw the spark in him before anyone did, also attended the premiere. His coach, Ramakant Achrekar, also was apart of Sachin's grand evening. Stadium like scenario was seen at the premiere as Sudhir Kumar, one of Sachin's biggest fans, waved the national flag with his body painted in tricolor.
M S Dhoni shared, "Sachin A Billion Dreams is fantastic. It is quite different from all of us are used to watching. It’s Sachin’s side of the story and what he felt at different instances throughout his career. The movie speaks about what he went through, what were his challenges and it was interesting to get the comments from people close to hi, people who watched him over a period and the family members and close friends. Also what was nice was Anjali Bhabhi speaking what he thought about all the different things and what to die for are the family videos because that is certainly what I miss because I don’t have lot of family videos. There were quite a few videos in Sachin A Billion Dreams where Paaji (Sachin Tendulkar) is playing with the kids, moments with Anjali Bhabhi and parents. It was very inspiring and you can also see how India changed from when he made his debut to when he retired.There are lot of things that are very inspiring that is there for youngsters to see. It is not about only having the talent, it is about the hardwork that goes through and I think it is about what all he had to put in and what all he had to sacrifice, people that had supported him and it is all about the phenomenon that we call Sachin.” Amitabh Bachchan shared, "It's a very emotional feeling, apart from the life history of Sachin, I believe it's a fantastic film for the pride of India, and I was telling Sachin, this film should be shown to every to individual in the country, it should be shown in every school, not just because we are so proud of Sachin, but how proud he has made the country. I am so glad this movie was made. We all know about the life of Sachin but indeed the film what it has done, it has the rest of the world, how somebody from very humble beginnings can put up a fight and make this country so proud and I feel just so happy."
Mrs. Nita Ambani shared, "I got so emotional after viewing the movie. I am a huge fan of Sachin and this movie made us understand the struggles and hard work behind making of “Sachin Tendulkar”. I am full of admiration for what he has achieved in this life time. Congratulations Sachin!"
Mr. Mukesh Ambani said, "Congratulations Sachin, all of us have known of you as family for many decades but watching this film taught us many things that we didn’t know about you. It is really a heart warming experience. Where time flew in the film…. It is an experience! All of you should experience it to understand Sachin Tendulkar. Sachin congratulations again… you make India proud and I am sure in the coming years you will do the same."
Aamir Khan shared, "I have been a huge fan of Sachin since the very beginning. I have watched his film and it's a very beautiful film and for any Sachin fan, it's an emotional movie as we can experience Sachin's entire journey once again on the big screen. When I saw the movie I really loved it as we can experience the important moments in his career and personal life once more. All of us who are such big fans of Sachin will really love this film, and especially his last speech which can make us cry at any point in time. I believe people will love it."
Shahrukh Khan said ,” I am really that this film has been made on Sachin Tendulkar, documenting his work. Congratulation to James, Ravi and Sachin for Sachin: A Billion Dreams. Sachin is an inspiration to all. Everyone not just in the country but abroad as well get inspired by Sachin and he continues to show us the way. The countries hopes were on his shoulder for years. I am really happy that somebody decided to make this film on his career and personal life. Sachin is someone who has proved his worth through his work. The term that “My Bat Will Do The Talking” is true for Sachin Tendulkar.
Mrs. Nita Ambani shared, "I got so emotional after viewing the movie. I am a huge fan of Sachin and this movie made us understand the struggles and hard work behind making of “Sachin Tendulkar”. I am full of admiration for what he has achieved in this life time. Congratulations Sachin!"
Mr. Mukesh Ambani said, "Congratulations Sachin, all of us have known of you as family for many decades but watching this film taught us many things that we didn’t know about you. It is really a heart warming experience. Where time flew in the film…. It is an experience! All of you should experience it to understand Sachin Tendulkar. Sachin congratulations again… you make India proud and I am sure in the coming years you will do the same."
Sara Tendulkar said ,”Growing up I never really understood the magnitude of the personality that is Sachin Tendulkar for me he was always my father and it was just simple. After watching the movie it has made me truly understand what everyone else thinks of him and respects him. My favorite part of the movie where they speak about my parents meeting and the whole romance which I think is cute and also their wedding scene is really nice.”
Ranveer Singh shared, "What can we say about Sachin Tendulkar. There are no words to say for this man, this icon, this legend, really one of the greatest public figures in our young country's history, itsone of the greatest sportsmen of all time across sports, an inspiration to me and I'm sure to millions and millions of young Indians and young people across the world. I am extremely happy that my brother Ravi Bhagchandka, it his first time as a producer, it's amazing to see his journey completed today, he has been wanting this and dreaming about this day for so long and I have been with him through that entire process, through all these years that he has been dreaming about this day and its finally coming true it's a very special day for me."
John Abraham shared, "I think Sachin is the best"
Kriti Sanon shared, "I think he is someone who has inspired the whole country and all of us are huge fans and it's great to watch his journey once again."
Sushant Singh Rajput shares, "His story and different alongside being powerful. Each time I would come back from school, the most important question that I would ask was, I hope Sachin isn't out. So that was the thing that would decide my day. We will get to see his story, there can be nothing better than that."
Sachin: A billion dreams, written and directed by James Erskine and produced by Ravi Bhagchandka and Carnival Motion Pictures under 200 NotOut Productions is all set to hit the screens tomorrow,26 May 2017.