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‘Sachin: A Billion Dreams’ declared tax-free in Odisha

"Sachin: A Billion Dreams", a film based on the life of Sachin Tendulkar, will have some of the cricketing legend's "private personal videos".

Sachin Tendulkar says it took him eight months to agree to the biopic © IANS
Sachin Tendulkar says it took him eight months to agree to the biopic © IANS

The upcoming biopic on India‘s cricketing legend Bharat Ratna Sachin Tendulkar — “Sachin: A Billion Dreams” — has been declared tax-free by the Odisha government. State Finance Minister Sashi Bhushan Behera on Tuesday said the entertainment tax on the film has been waived. “Sachin: A Billion Dreams” is based on the life of the cricketer and it is scheduled to release on May 26. The movie, a biographical drama, captures Tendulkar’s personal journey from a young boy to a cricketing icon. It is written and directed by James Erskine and produced by Ravi Bhagchandka and Carnival Motion Pictures under 200 NotOut Productions. Sachin Tendulkar: We all try our level best to do various things which gives us satisfaction

The movie has already been declared tax-free in Kerala and Chhattisgarh. The biopic has been in the news for long. The trailer and first song, ‘Sachin Sachin’ chant was an instant hit on social media platforms. Recently, Tendulkar conducted a special screening of the much-awaited film for the Indian Armed Forces personnel at the Indian Air Force Auditorium. At the special screening held, Honorary Group Captain Tendulkar was joined by Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa along with personnel and their families from Indian Air Force, Indian Army and Indian Navy. The batting maestro’s wife Anjali Tendulkar was also present at the screening. The movie was received with a standing ovation followed by chants “Sachin Sachin” from the personnel present. Tendulkar was presented a memento by Air Chief Marshal Dhanoa on the occasion. Sachin Tendulkar holds special screening of his film for armed forces

The 44-year-old has also dedicated the flick to his father and brother. Tendulkar’s father used to tell him in his childhood that no matter if he has chosen cricket in his life, what would matter in the end is how virtuous he was as a person. Whereas Tendulkar’s brother Ajit played an integral part by introducing him to his eventual coach Ramkant Achrekar and always encouraged him during his career.

(inputs from IANS)

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