Both destroyed careers of many spinners: Twitter in splits after Sachin meets PM Modi

Former India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Friday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss his soon-to-be-released biopic -- 'Sachin, a Billion Dreams'.

"I was in Delhi so, I thought it would be nice to brief him about the movie. I told him what the movie is about and he was quite happy and gave me a positive feedback," Tendulkar said after the meeting. "He told me that the film will not only inspire the next generation but through my highs and lows it will tell everyone that challenges are everywhere but that does not mean you surrender... you overcome those challenges and he said it applies to everyone in life."

Directed by James Erskine, the biographical film will release on May 26. "He said 'my best wishes are with you'. I was really happy to have met him and then he wrote something special for me. He wrote that 'jo Khele, wahi khile' and that is a strong message especially when you are a sportsperson. That means a lot to me," Tendulkar said.

The 44-year-old former batsman was accompanied by his wife Anjali, among others, during the meeting. Tendulkar took to Twitter to share glimpses of his meeting with Modi.

Briefed our Hon'ble PM @narendramodi about the film #SachinABillionDreams & received his blessings. pic.twitter.com/XEwcBpKELA

— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) May 19, 2017

Thank you for your inspiring message @narendramodi ji 'Jo khele, Wahi khile!' Could not have agreed more. #SachinABillionDreams pic.twitter.com/irqm7q51sL

— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) May 19, 2017

The Prime Minister also tweeted a picture of the interaction with the celebrated cricketer.

Had a very good meeting with @sachin_rt. His life journey & accomplishments make every Indian proud & inspire 1.25 billion people. pic.twitter.com/qqUYB3qEez

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 19, 2017

With two icons of the country coming face to face, Twitterati had to have a field day.

Here are some hilarious tweets after Sachin's meeting with Modi:

Sachin met Modi before release of his movie. Makes no sense. People meet Kejriwal.

— Rahul Roushan (@rahulroushan) May 19, 2017

@Buy1GetNone @coolfunnytshirt But Sachin's Rahul didn't let him score 200. Modi's Rahul helped him score 282.

— Spaminder Bharti (@attomeybharti) May 19, 2017

Sachin met Modi to discuss design and architecture of his house in Ayodhya

— EngiNerd. (@mainbhiengineer) May 19, 2017

Modi watching Sachin: A Billion Dreams with Sachin.#DigitalIndia  pic.twitter.com/Y5SRzRVqwy

— Krishna (@Atheist_Krishna) May 19, 2017

Sachin: I don't attend Parliament.
Modi: Me neither. pic.twitter.com/cp2ywCDsHc

— Dhinchak Mind (@Vishj05) May 19, 2017

#HelmetDaalo pic.twitter.com/671EpR1fKA

— Sense of tumor (@dashhtweets) May 19, 2017

The guy who performed at various stadiums of different countries with sachin tendulkar . https://t.co/KQh24QyxeJ

— Hunटरर ♂ (@nickhunterr) May 19, 2017

pic.twitter.com/c3bnOTnIBx

— sagaRPS (@sagarcasm) May 19, 2017

If you add the total number of their bhakts, it may cross the total population of India.. https://t.co/3PhlBEe6gJ

— Keh Ke Peheno (@coolfunnytshirt) May 19, 2017

Both of them having the best partnerships with Rahul to achieve their goals  pic.twitter.com/eqhIreavF3

— Rishabh (@Buy1GetNone) May 19, 2017

Sachin: Fame mera bhi kam nahi hai, Wankhede me "Sachin Sachin" suna thha aapne?

Modi: Haha, Aao Kabhi meri rally me  https://t.co/Sxq0u1IR2u

— Bhaiyyaji (@bhaiyyajispeaks) May 19, 2017

They both destroyed careers of many spinners. pic.twitter.com/3B0S6gWqCI

— Shaitaan Khopdi (@shaitaankhopdi) May 19, 2017

(Inputs from PTI)