Sachin Tendulkar holds special screening of 'Sachin A Billion Dreams' for Indian armed forces

The much awaited film Sachin A Billion Dreams was screened for the very first time exclusively for the personnel of the Indian Armed Forces at the Indian Air Force Auditorium, Subroto Park, New Delhi.

At the special screening Honorary Group Captain Sachin Tendulkar was joined by Air Chief Marshal B. S. Dhanoa along with personnel and their families from Indian Air Force, Indian Army and Indian Navy. Dr​ Anjali Tendulkar, Mrs. Kamalpreet Dhanoa and Mrs. Rawat were also present at the screening.

The movie was received with a standing ovation followed by chants "Sachin Sachin" from the personnel present. Sachin was presented a memento by Air Chief Marshal on the occasion. Tendulkar also met and greeted the families of the Armed Forces present for the screening.

Appreciating the film on Sachin Tendulkar's life, Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa shared some memories, "It was a wonderful film! Having joined the Air Force before Sachin started playing cricket, I have seen his whole career and it is really very inspiring."

Air Chief Marshal also told Sachin that the movie was releasing on a very significant day, as May26 was also the day on which Air Operations commenced during the Kargil Conflict. He recalled he was stationed in Srinagar during the conflict when India beat Pakistan in the World Cup match at Old Trafford, England, and how upbeat they had all felt.

Thanking the Indian Armed Force personnel and their families for coming for the screening of the biographical drama based on his life, the legendary cricketer Sachin said.

He thanked the Indian Armed Forces for protecting the nation from adversity and allowing him to fulfil his dream of holding the World Cup in his hands. He added, “I am standing in front of you on behalf of a billion plus people of this country to thank you for your contribution to keeping the country safe. You are the real heroes!”