The Indian cricket team will be coming together to watch the special screening of legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar's biography "Sachin: A Billion Dreams".
To be held on Wednesday, the special screening will be taking place at a theatre in Mumbai’s Versova, confirmed producer Ravi Bhagchandka in a statement. Earlier this month, Tendulkar also had a special screening for the Indian armed forces.
After their IPL commitments, the Indian team are currently in Mumbai as they depart for England later on Wednesday to play the Champions Trophy. India’s first match is on 4 June against Pakistan.
"Sachin: A Billion Dreams", traces his journey as he ruled the pitch for 24 years carrying the hopes and aspirations of a billion people and smashed records to attain his iconic position in cricket.
The movie will give the audience a window into his real and personal life as they will also get to witness the various roles that Sachin plays in his day to day life.
Helmed by Emmy-nominated James Erskine, "Sachin: A Billion Dreams" is all set to release on Friday. The film has already been declared tax-free in Kerala, Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh.
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