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The Indian cricket team attended the premier of 'Sachin: A Billion Dreams' and couldn't stop praising it!
Updated : May 25, 2017, 12:16 PM IST
Top cricketers gathered on Wednesday for a special screening of the upcoming biographical film on cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Virat Kohli and Yuvraj Singh looked excited when they arrived for the screening of "Sachin: A Billion Dreams" that started post 4.30 PM. Team India captain Kohli was accompanied by actress Anushka Sharma.
Besides the three cricket superstars, the others who came to attend the screening included Ajinkya Rahane, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin, Kedar Jadhav, Shikhar Dhawan, Umesh Yadav and Bhuvaneshwar Kumar, among others. Tendulkar, 44, was also present at the screening with his wife Anjali.
The cricketers and other sporting legends took to social media to share their experience of being at the screening and watching the movie.
At the masters premiere a billion dreams all the best @sachin_rt https://t.co/gFiikQDW8C
— yuvraj singh (@YUVSTRONG12) May 24, 2017
Congrats paaji!Had goosebumps watchin your movie.U always inspire me n ur movie will nw inspire billions! @sachin_rt pic.twitter.com/Efky1ML8hI
— K L Rahul (@klrahul11) May 24, 2017
If you have only known @sachin_rt from a distance, you will enjoy how close you get to him. #SachinABillionDreams
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) May 24, 2017
Just back from the premiere of #SachinABillionDreams. Just see it. pic.twitter.com/QqTGDMd1ff
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) May 24, 2017
Can't wait to witness the story of the Cricketing legend @sachin_rt
— Vijender Singh (@boxervijender) May 24, 2017
on the reel. #SachinABillionDreams #SachinPremier pic.twitter.com/dBC0uQGIc1
Congrats @sachin_rt on a wonderful Film.Thoroughly enjoyed it SachI am sure everyone will love watching it & get inspired #SachinPremiere
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) May 24, 2017
Hey @sachin_rt, I'm in London for the cricket committee so won't make it for @SachinTheFilm premiere. (1/2)
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) May 24, 2017
Best wishes! I am sure the team & everyone will enjoy it. (2/2)
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) May 24, 2017
Legend,God of all sports #SachinABillionDreams
— Babita Phogat (@BabitaPhogat) May 23, 2017
Can't wait to see his story.Biopic should tax free in all over india
All the best @sachin_rt pic.twitter.com/7Y5lLvEvC2
All the best @sachin_rt @SachinTheFilm hope the premiere goes well.
— Boria Majumdar (@BoriaMajumdar) May 24, 2017
Time for sachin on the big screen. pic.twitter.com/BARFYA5qF9
Revived some inexplicable memories today! Attended the premier of Sachin A Billion Dreams, it's a great story by the great man @sachin_rt pic.twitter.com/8v0ic0cI5z
— Bhuvneshwar Kumar (@BhuviOfficial) May 24, 2017
Everyone Mumbaikar's, Every Indian, Every Cricketer's dream.. @sachin_rt @SachinTheFilm A BILLION Dreams! A truly inspiring movie. Cont.....
— ajinkyarahane88 (@ajinkyarahane88) May 24, 2017
thank you Sachin Sir for inspiring everyone Indian @sachin_rt pic.twitter.com/HvrLHwh0Qz
— ajinkyarahane88 (@ajinkyarahane88) May 24, 2017
The biggest fan of @sachin_rt is here! #SachinPremiere #SachinABillionDreams pic.twitter.com/TWYo3Q7DmA
— Sachin The Film (@SachinTheFilm) May 24, 2017
The iconic hockey player, #DhanrajPillay is here! #SachinPremiere #SachinABillionDreams #StayTuned pic.twitter.com/ZH5bpD5KBw
— Sachin The Film (@SachinTheFilm) May 24, 2017
#AjayJadeja and @ImZaheer makes their presence on the red carpet!#SachinPremiere #SachinABillionDreams #StayTuned for more updates! pic.twitter.com/lQXEGPH5of
— Sachin The Film (@SachinTheFilm) May 24, 2017
A treat to watch! Guru-shishya duo at the #SachinPremiere. #AchrekarSir #SachinABillionDreams #StayTuned for more updates! pic.twitter.com/ovJVmlLuh9
— Sachin The Film (@SachinTheFilm) May 24, 2017
.@msdhoni shares a few words after watching #SachinABillionDreams! #SachinPremiere #StayTuned for more updates! pic.twitter.com/ujuJ42Sf6c
— Sachin The Film (@SachinTheFilm) May 24, 2017
When one legend meets another, an iconic moment is created!#SachinPremiere #SachinABillionDreams #StayTuned for more updates! pic.twitter.com/8uRsphpZPi
— Sachin The Film (@SachinTheFilm) May 24, 2017
#SachinABillionDreams #SachinPremiere @SachinTheFilm @sachin_rt @msdhoni pic.twitter.com/KZ573o8juS
— OMGSACHIN (@OmgSachin) May 24, 2017
The Indian Cricket Team arrives for the #SachinPremiere in Mumbai #SachinABillionDreams pic.twitter.com/lprAYnchNl
— MSDhoniFansOfficial (@msdfansofficial) May 24, 2017
. @sachin_rt & @AnushkaSharma pose with @sachin_rt & Anjali at #SachinPremiere #SachinABillionDreams pic.twitter.com/6CIHxd4yxy
— OMGSACHIN (@OmgSachin) May 24, 2017
The Indian Team Pose for a Group Picture with @sachin_rt at #SachinPremiere #SachinABillionDreams @SachinTheFilm pic.twitter.com/NA4SLbENzM
— OMGSACHIN (@OmgSachin) May 24, 2017
The dashing @imVkohli and gorgeous @AnushkaSharma posing for the shutterbugs!#SachinPremiere #SachinABillionDreams #StayTuned pic.twitter.com/Yfqdzs5scw
— Sachin The Film (@SachinTheFilm) May 24, 2017
The storm takesover the red carpet! #IndianCriketTeam @BCCI #SachinPremiere #SachinABillionDreams pic.twitter.com/6m3OfEuUQY
— Sachin The Film (@SachinTheFilm) May 24, 2017
Virat and Anushka Sharma arrive at the #SachinABiliionDreams premiere together pic.twitter.com/hNgxtonY7I
— dna After Hrs (@dnaAfterHrs) May 24, 2017
#MSD came to the #SachinABiliionDreams dressed better than he did at the #Dhoni premiere pic.twitter.com/zUNt6PBkx9
— dna After Hrs (@dnaAfterHrs) May 24, 2017
Earlier this month, Tendulkar had organised a special screening of the film for armed forces personnel.
"Sachin: A Billion Dreams" is based on the sports icon's professional and personal life. Directed by James Erskine, the docu feature film is all set to release this Friday. It is produced by Ravi Bhagchandka and Carnival Motion Pictures under the banner 200 NotOut Productions. The film has already been declared tax-free in Kerala, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and Odisha.
(Inputs from PTI)