Sachin Tendulkar, one of the greatest batsmen the game has ever seen, today said it was important to have heroes in life and he himself wanted to be a combination of his childhood idols Vivian Richards and Sunil Gavaskar.
Sachin Tendulkar calls her "Ma (mother)". Lata Mangeshkar is delighted that Tendulkar calls her so. The two people have reached unprecedented levels of success in their respective fields and still strive for more.
Approaching his 40th birthday, Sachin Tendulkar's "insatiable hunger and incredible talent" has fetched him glowing tributes from fellow cricketers who say the batting great's longevity and passion for the game can never be surpassed.
He was the undisputed 'Nawab' of Indian cricket but Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi could also play tabla, harmonium and flute and was equally sporting on the dance floor with his 'hiran dance' as good as any present-day item number, says his wife Sharmila Tagore.
Mangeshkar and Tendulkar have redefined longevity in their respective fields.
A book on the journey of Sachin Tendulkar -- 'Tendulkar to Centurykar' -- conceptualised by a local cricket enthusiast, Kiran Mahadeokar, was launched by BCCI Vice President Sudhir Dabir at a function on Friday.
Putting to rest all speculation about his joining politics following his nomination to the Rajya Sabha, Sachin Tendulkar on Tuesday said he was not quiting cricket to join politics and will always remain a sportsman.
Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar is happy with Sachin Tendulkar's nomination for the Rajya Sabha and said that the ace cricketer will be a good parliamentarian provided he gets time for it.
A video of singing legend Lata Mangeshkar talking about India's cricket star Sachin Tendulkar at a party organised by Mukesh and Nita Ambani at their residence in Mumbai. The famous singer recalled meeting Tendulkar at the residence of Raj Thackeray at Mumbai. Many eminent personalities from Bollywood and Indian cricket fraternity were present...
By Subhash K Jha Lata Mangeshkar is jubilant about Sachin Tendulkar scoring his 100th Test ton but is unhappy about suggestions that he retire from the game.
By Subhash K Jha
Lata Mangeshkar is jubilant about Sachin Tendulkar scoring his 100th Test ton but is unhappy about suggestions that he retire from the game.