Sachin holds special screening of his film for armed forces

Sachin Tendulkar conducted a special screening of the much-awaited film on his life, 'Sachin A Billion Dreams' for the Indian Armed Forces personnel at the Indian Air Force Auditorium, here. At the special screening Honorary Group Captain Sachin was joined by Air Chief Marshal B S Dhanoa along with personnel and their families from Indian Air Force, Indian Army and Indian Navy. 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. Tendulkar also met and greeted the families of the Armed Forces present for the screening.

Appreciating the film on Tendulkar's life, Air Chief Marshal Dhanoa said, "It was a wonderful film. Having joined the Air Force before Sachin started playing cricket, I have seen his whole career and it is really very inspiring." The Air Chief Marshal also told Tendulkar that the movie was releasing on a very significant day, as May 26 was also the day on which Air Operations commenced during the Kargil Conflict. He recalled he was stationed in Srinagar during the conflict when India beat Pakistan in the World Cup match in England, and how upbeat they had all felt. The 1999 match in the Super Sixes was probably the first time that the two countries played against each other when the two nations were engaged in a war like situation at the same time.