NEW DELHI: Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar today met Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss his upcoming biographical film, "Sachin: A Billion Dreams".
The 44-year-old sports icon took to Twitter to share a picture from his meeting with Modi.
"Briefed our Hon'ble PM @narendramodi about the film #SachinABillionDreams and received his blessings," Tendulkar captioned the photo.
The star was accompanied by his wife Anjali.
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
"Thank you for your inspiring message @narendramodi 'Jo khele, Wahi khile!' Could not have agreed more. #SachinABillionDreams," he wrote along side another picture.
The prime minister also tweeted about the meeting.
"Had a very good meeting with @sachin_rt. His life journey and accomplishments make every Indian proud & inspire 1.25 billion people," he wrote.
Produced by Ravi Bhagchandka under the banner of 200NotOut, the movie is directed by British filmmaker James Erskine.
A R Rahman has composed the music for the film. The biographical drama is all set for a worldwide release on May 26.