The congress party has decided to field Indian boxer <keyword id="30474" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Vijender-Singh">Vijender Singh</keyword> from South Delhi seat for the lok sabha elections to be held in Delhi on 12th May. Congress announced names of 6 other candidates earlier today with the veteran Sheila Dikshit fighting from the North East Delhi seat, Ajay Maken from New Delhi seat, JP Aggarwal from Chandni Chowk, Arvinder Singh lovely from East Delhi, Mahabal Mishra from West Delhi and Rajesh Lilothia from North West Delhi (SC). 
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 Vijender Singh is an Indian boxer. He had won the bronze medal in Beijing olympics in 2008. Vijender Singh, born on 29th October 1985, is the current WBO Asia Pacific Super Middleweight Champion. He won the bronze medal in 2006 Asian games. Vijender Singh has also been awarded with Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna - India's highest sporting honour and Padma Shri -- the fourth highest civilian honour.

Congress fields Indian boxer Vijender Singh from South Delhi seat

<img class="gwt-Image" src="/photo/49286724.cms" />Vijender Singh conquered the amateur boxing arena and now all eyes are set on him once again to see how India’s ace boxer will fair in professional boxing as he makes his debut on Saturday (October 10). 
 
At the moment when anxiety and frenzy is taking over boxing fans in India, Singh is as cool as a cucumber and is just focussing on the game. 
 
In an exclusive interview to Business Insider, Singh, who is in Manchester, said this is the best time of his life and currently he is excited and focussed for his pro-boxing debut. 
 
“I have mixed feelings actually. There is no pressure on me, it’s been a little over a month now that I have been training and I am geared up for my pro debut. There is, of course, a responsibility on me but at present I want to stay focussed as I have been waiting for this moment for quite sometime now,” said 29-year-old Singh. 
 
Singh, who was expected to represent India in 2016 Rio Olympics, had announced his plans to turn professional in June and signed a multi-year promotional agreement with Queensberry Promotions. 
 
When asked what drove him to take the decision, the boxer from Bhiwani said, “I only know boxing and the sport is my life. Apart from boxing, I don’t know anything. I have won every prestigious medal in amateur boxing and in pro also I will leave a mark. I want to perform at a global level and work hard and box hard.” 
 
In his pro debut, Singh will fight England’s Sonny Whiting, who has an overall record of 2-1 in pro boxing and has claimed he will put Singh through hell. 
 
To this, Singh said, “Indian boxers are the best and he will get to see that on Saturday. I just want to wish him good luck and we will see who wins. I am going to box hard.” 
 
Singh has been training under coach Lee Beard along with three others, Jack Catterall, Adrian Gonzalez and Jimmy Kelly. 
 
Talking about challenges he’s been facing in the UK, Singh said it’s been a month only and he is still adjusting. 
 
“Everything is new here. New people, new fellow boxers, new trainers and there is no Indian. There is a sea change. Training is also difficult, language and press conferences are also not so easy. So, I am still adjusting here,” he said. 
 
Singh is working hard to shine out in his pro career and said there was no shortcut to hard work. 
 
The boxing match titled as ‘World War III’ will be telecasted live and exclusive on Sony Six at 10.20 pm IST. 
 
“I am happy that my match will be telecasted and cheers in India will be heard till Manchester,” added Singh. 
 
Asked if he would support other Indian boxers to turn pro, Singh said, “I will definitely support them. If my Indian boxers need anything, I am here for them. I will give my unconditional support and full guidance.” 
 
The set of rules in Amateur are different from pro. In pro-boxing, there is no mercy, among other rules.

Vijender Singh opens up about why his going professional was the game changer for boxing in India

<img class="gwt-Image" src="/photo/36716958.cms" /> Once again, <keyword id="143" type="CITY" weightage="100" keywordseo="Bollywood">Bollywood</keyword> has gone into overdrive and a fivesome was released on Friday the 13th. The big release was <keyword id="184700" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Fugly">Fugly</keyword>, of course, a <keyword id="556777" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="comedy-drama">comedy drama</keyword> directed by <keyword id="29915" type="POSITION" weightage="100" keywordseo="actor-director">actor-director</keyword> <keyword id="121984" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Kabir-Sadanand">Kabir Sadanand</keyword> and co-produced by none other than Akki (<keyword id="2823" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Akshay-Kumar">Akshay Kumar</keyword>). However, this one has seen limited success at the <keyword id="827271" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Domestic-Box-Office">domestic box office</keyword>. The other four flicks of the week include Md. Mohibul Haque-directed <keyword id="582722" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="action-thriller">action thriller</keyword> <keyword id="2343872" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="18-11-A-code-of-secrecy">18.11… A code of secrecy</keyword>; <keyword id="1403873" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Prakash-Saini">Prakash Saini</keyword>’s <keyword id="2249858" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Chal-Bhaag">Chal Bhaag</keyword>, a crime comedy; <keyword id="934838" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Debaloy-Dey">Debaloy Dey</keyword>’s <keyword id="30679" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="horror-flick">horror flick</keyword> <keyword id="1092690" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Machhli-Jal-Ki-Rani-Hai">Machhli Jal Ki Rani Hai</keyword> and finally, <keyword id="824801" type="ENTERTAINMENT" weightage="100" keywordseo="unforgettable">Unforgettable</keyword>, a romantic flick directed by <keyword id="1050162" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Arshad-Yusuf-Pathan">Arshad Yusuf Pathan</keyword>. Although the plots and the genres widely vary, there is one thing in common – all these four movies have turned out to be <keyword id="25892" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="100" keywordseo="box-office">box office</keyword> disasters. 
 
Fugly hit 1,100-plus screens in India and managed to collect Rs 2.95 crore on the opening day in spite of mixed reviews. <keyword id="303" type="POSITION" weightage="100" keywordseo="Director">Director</keyword> Kabir Sadanand was happy, though. “Good 1st day for @FuglyTheFilm, domestic box office collection of 2.95 cr. So guys go out there and watch the film, fight against the Ugly,” Sadanand tweeted on Saturday. The movie netted around Rs 9.5 crore after the first three days (Rs 7.23 crore as per trade figure). Although it had a big release, the movie’s budget is quite low (around Rs 16 crore) and Fugly just might avoid ending up in the red. 
 
But even then, Sadanand’s third outing as a director takes him nowhere near his earlier release <keyword id="30111" type="ENTERTAINMENT" weightage="80" keywordseo="Tum-Milo-Toh-Sahi">Tum Milo Toh Sahi</keyword> (2010). Fugly is all about four close <keyword id="343" type="ENTERTAINMENT" weightage="80" keywordseo="Friends">friends</keyword> – <keyword id="330" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Dev">Dev</keyword> (<keyword id="1466941" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Mohit-Marwah">Mohit Marwah</keyword>), <keyword id="6815" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Devi">Devi</keyword> (<keyword id="1788525" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Kiara-Advani">Kiara Advani</keyword>), <keyword id="1438" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Gaurav">Gaurav</keyword> (<keyword id="132330" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="boxer-Vijender-Singh">boxer Vijender Singh</keyword>) and <keyword id="967" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Aditya">Aditya</keyword> (<keyword id="1664323" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Arfi-Lamba">Arfi Lamba</keyword>) – living a fast-track life in and around <keyword id="66" type="COMPANY" weightage="100" keywordseo="Delhi">Delhi</keyword>. But when the corrupt cop <keyword id="2343896" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="R-S-Chautala">R.S. Chautala</keyword> (<keyword id="4666" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Jimmy-Shergill">Jimmy Shergill</keyword>) takes control of their life, the foursome gets entangled in social issues and tries to find solutions, Bollywood ishtyle. The outcome is a wobbly plot that fails to delve into the myriad layers of reality or string together a robust, coherent human drama. At the end, the movie with a mission and a message (it is bound to remind you of <keyword id="3735" type="ENTERTAINMENT" weightage="80" keywordseo="Rang-de-basanti">Rang de Basanti</keyword>) simply ends up in a meaningless mess. 
 
The other four flicks look like box office bombs although 18.11… A code of secrecy endeavours to decode terrorism. And this time, a <keyword id="49316" type="POSITION" weightage="100" keywordseo="Software-engineer">software engineer</keyword> (<keyword id="2343901" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Rehal-Khan">Rehal Khan</keyword>) comes to the rescue with a hi-tech alert system and fights off all the baddies. The opening day collection of 18.11 stood at an approx. Rs 15 lakh, but the weekend numbers are not in yet. 
 
<img class="gwt-Image" src="/photo/36717000.cms" /> 
 
Prakash Saini’s Chal Bhaag tells the tale of three crooks – <keyword id="2333769" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Munna-Supari">Munna Supari</keyword> (<keyword id="109372" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Deepak-Dobriyal">Deepak Dobriyal</keyword>), <keyword id="320578" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Daler-Singh">Daler Singh</keyword> (<keyword id="2249438" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Varun-Mehra">Varun Mehra</keyword>) and <keyword id="6412911" type="ENTERTAINMENT" weightage="100" keywordseo="bunty">Bunty</keyword> (<keyword id="947916" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Tarun-Bajaj">Tarun Bajaj</keyword>). A deadly game of hide and seek with the police begins after they are charged with a political murder and in the process, you get a chilling glimpse of fake encounters and other atrocities. But the movie fails to retain the momentum or the irreverent, light-hearted tone that would have made it a well-rounded <keyword id="530399" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Black-Comedy">black comedy</keyword>. Official numbers are not in yet, but according to industry insiders, nett collection of the first three days has fallen well below Rs 1 crore. 
 
And the same holds true for the other two movies – Machhli Jal Ki Rani Hai and Unforgettable. Both are box office washouts although Machhli may hook the horror movie fans. As expected, the plot is a cliché where <keyword id="173" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Ayesha">Ayesha</keyword> and Uday (<keyword id="437076" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Swara-Bhaskar">Swara Bhaskar</keyword> and <keyword id="344170" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Bhanu-Uday">Bhanu Uday</keyword>), a happy couple, fall prey to <keyword id="589050" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Paranormal-Activities">paranormal activities</keyword>. It has all the usual trappings to get you <keyword id="843642" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="spooked">spooked</keyword>, including an act of exorcism for a climax. On the other hand, Unforgettable features the eternal love triangle, with <keyword id="23365" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Iqbal-Khan">Iqbal Khan</keyword>, <keyword id="551555" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Alka-Verma">Alka Verma</keyword> and <keyword id="276456" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Hazel-Crowney">Hazel Crowney</keyword> in the lead roles. This is another <keyword id="2076872" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Box-office-bomb">box office bomb</keyword> that could not garner more than Rs 20 lakh on Day I and then sank into oblivion. As it is a high-budget movie and shot at the UAE, it is quite likely that Unforgettable would not be able to cover the costs. 
 
Images: Indiatimes

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<ul><li>The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is poised to win most of the seats in India’s national capital, New Delhi. </li><li>Keeping star power on its side, like Bhojpuri actor Manoj Tiwari and Olympic boxer Vijender Singh, seems to have worked in the party’s favour. </li><li>The results of the Lok Sabha election haven’t been announced yet, but the BJP is reportedly already gearing up for the city’s assembly elections next year.</li></ul>India’s national capital, Delhi, is home to seven of the 545 seats up for grabs in the <keyword id="4577611" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="lok-sabha-election-2019">Lok Sabha election 2019</keyword>. The number of seats may not matter as much as the significance of winning in Delhi. And the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is poised to win all seven seats according to indicative leads provided by the Election Commission. <table style="border-width: initial; border-style: none;"><colgroup></colgroup><col /><col /><tbody><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.7470705000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.7470705000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.7470705000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.7470705000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;">Delhi--NCT </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.7470705000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.7470705000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.7470705000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.7470705000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;">Leads 7/7 </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.7470705000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.7470705000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.7470705000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.7470705000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;">BJP </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.7470705000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.7470705000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.7470705000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.7470705000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;">7 </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.7470705000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.7470705000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.7470705000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.7470705000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;">Congress </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.7470705000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.7470705000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.7470705000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.7470705000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;">0 </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.7470705000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.7470705000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.7470705000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.7470705000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;">AAP </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.7470705000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.7470705000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.7470705000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.7470705000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:2pt 2pt 2pt 2pt;">0 </td></tr></tbody></table>Data from Election Commission The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), despite its strong work ethic and sweeping win the 2015, doesn’t seem to be getting any seats in the Lok Sabha election 2019 <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/delhi-exit-poll-2019-for-lok-sabha-elections/articleshow/69399358.cms">according to exit polls</a>. Any constituency that’s not going to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), is being credited to Congress. Since 1998, the political party that won the general election in Delhi has gone on to form the government. Bringing contestants like the former Bhojpuri actor, Manoj Tiwari, in North East Delhi, singer, Hans Raj Hans, in North West Delhi and former cricketer, Gautam Gambhir in East Delhi may have worked in the BJP’s favour with different exit polls predicting that the national party is set to take home at least five seats from Delhi. BJP relied on star power during the polls, Congress stuck to legacy politics and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)’s platform was based on their municipal successes. During the 2014 election, BJP’s victory was unanimous with the political party winning over all seven seats. Now, the party is taking the exit polls an indication of their majority, has already planning for the Delhi’s assembly elections scheduled to take place in 2020 with reports of Tiwari taking meeting with official from municipal boards in the city. Before the polls, traders in the city already opined that while AAP was good for the city, they would still like to see a national party in power to represent the Delhi’s interests in Parliament. Past electoral experiences show that the city’s voting pattern differs greatly when it comes to the national elections versus state elections.

Delhi Lok Sabha Election Results 2019: BJP prepares to celebrate its win in Delhi

<img class="gwt-Image" src="/photo/52586308.cms" />The world woke up to the sad news of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali’s death. Former world heavyweight champion Ali died in a Phoenix hospital following a respiratory ailment. He was 74. 
 
The greatest boxer was also known for his witty humour and never say die spirit. 
 Tributes are pouring in from all corners of the world for the star. Indian boxers <keyword id="30474" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Vijender-Singh">Vijender Singh</keyword>, <keyword id="121396" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Shiva-Thapa">Shiva Thapa</keyword>, Akhil Kumar also expressed deep condolences on Twitter and people from all walks of life are remembering his legendary fights, inspiring quotes and taking to Twitter to once again remember Ali. 
 
Here’s a look 
 
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">
	
		<a href="https://twitter.com/MuhammadAli">@MuhammadAli</a> sir u always be a legend 🙏🏽 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIP?src=hash">#RIP</a> we always miss u
	— Vijender Singh (@boxervijender) <a href="https://twitter.com/boxervijender/status/738954300143992832">June 4, 2016</a></blockquote>
<script async="" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> 
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">
	
		"Float like a butterfly. Sting like a bee. 
		You can't hit what your eyes dont see"- 
		Muhammad Ali<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIPChamp?src=hash">#RIPChamp</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Legend?src=hash">#Legend</a> <a href="https://t.co/iGGQWSW64C">pic.twitter.com/iGGQWSW64C</a>
	— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) <a href="https://twitter.com/virendersehwag/status/738971321724329985">June 4, 2016</a></blockquote>
<script async="" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> 
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">
	
		You will be remembered as a Legend.... Truly a Hero for me and many others <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIPMuhammedAli?src=hash">#RIPMuhammedAli</a> <a href="https://t.co/ZU3hWEsq8n">pic.twitter.com/ZU3hWEsq8n</a>
	— Akhil kumar (@Akhilkumarboxer) <a href="https://twitter.com/Akhilkumarboxer/status/738956446881157120">June 4, 2016</a></blockquote>
<script async="" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> 
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">
	
		"Greatest of all time"...A great soul never dies....<a href="https://twitter.com/MuhammadAli">@MuhammadAli</a> <a href="https://t.co/mU3n7NCOo8">https://t.co/mU3n7NCOo8</a>
	— Shiva Thapa (@shivathapa) <a href="https://twitter.com/shivathapa/status/738955485408165888">June 4, 2016</a></blockquote>
<script async="" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> 
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">
	
		My heart is deeply saddened yet both appreciative and relieved that the greatest is now resting in the greatest place.
	— Roy Jones Jr. (@RealRoyJonesJr) <a href="https://twitter.com/RealRoyJonesJr/status/738952030161502208">June 4, 2016</a></blockquote>
<script async="" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> 
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">
	
		Muhammad Ali not only achieved great things but he told everyone how &amp; why they too can achieve their dreams RT <a href="https://t.co/kFw8ZIOtgG">pic.twitter.com/kFw8ZIOtgG</a>
	— I'm alright Jack (@IamalrightJack) <a href="https://twitter.com/IamalrightJack/status/738996134656495616">June 4, 2016</a></blockquote>
<script async="" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> 
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">
	
		RIP Muhammad Ali. One of the greatest anti-war heroes of our age. <a href="https://t.co/oNi4da4Zd9">pic.twitter.com/oNi4da4Zd9</a>
	— Éoin (@LabourEoin) <a href="https://twitter.com/LabourEoin/status/738995208285782016">June 4, 2016</a></blockquote>
<script async="" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> 
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">
	
		I'm so fast I turn out the light switch I'll be in bed before the room is dark RIP Muhammad Ali SirYou were an inspiration <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LegendsNeverDie?src=hash">#LegendsNeverDie</a>
	— mohit raina (@mohituraina) <a href="https://twitter.com/mohituraina/status/738994543152922624">June 4, 2016</a></blockquote>
<script async="" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> 
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">
	
		'God gave me this illness to remind me That I'm not Number one; he is.' -Muhammad Ali <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIP?src=hash">#RIP</a> Legend <a href="https://t.co/ypADFQF7Ij">pic.twitter.com/ypADFQF7Ij</a>
	— Chef Ali L'artiste (@Chefalilartiste) <a href="https://twitter.com/Chefalilartiste/status/738997760326828032">June 4, 2016</a></blockquote>
<script async="" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> 
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">
	
		An inspiration. A legend. Forever a champion. RIP Muhammad Ali. 😢 <a href="https://t.co/2TAlKmAOM8">pic.twitter.com/2TAlKmAOM8</a>
	— Caroline Wozniacki (@CaroWozniacki) <a href="https://twitter.com/CaroWozniacki/status/738993529498808320">June 4, 2016</a></blockquote>
<script async="" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>(Image: Reuters)

‘Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee’. Tributes are pouring in for boxing legend Muhammad Ali on Twitter

<img class="gwt-Image" src="/photo/51966792.cms" style="width: 800px; height: 600px;" /> <keyword id="6354267" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Sachin-Tendulkar">Sachin Tendulkar</keyword> once again proved he is more than cricket. The iconic Sachin Tendulkar today celebrated his 43rd birthday by playing cricket with children from the ‘Make-A-Wish India’ organisation in the city, even as the fraternity wished him and waxed eloquence. 

	Tendulkar spent some time with the children, teaching them the basics of batting, bowling and fielding at the MIG Club. He posted the same on his official Facebook page.
 

	Tendulkar retired from all forms of cricket in November 2013 during the Test match against West Indies at the Wankhede Stadium.
 

	Tendulkar is the leading run-scorer in Tests and ODIs. He is the only cricketer to have hit 100 international centuries, and the first to score a double century in ODIs.
 

	Tendulkar received India’s highest civilian award Bharat Ratna from the President Pranav Mukherjee in 2014. He is the youngest recipient to date and the first ever sportsperson to receive the award.
 

	As he stepped into his 43rd year, wishes started to pour in on Twitter.
 “Many happy returns of the day champion @sachin_rt have a blessed year!” former India captain and long-time teammate <keyword id="6364325" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Anil-Kumble">Anil Kumble</keyword> wrote on his Twitter handle. India opener <keyword id="17805" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Shikhar-Dhawan">Shikhar Dhawan</keyword> said, “Happy Birthday Paaji! There never was, and never will be another Sachin!” <keyword id="6354756" type="CITY" weightage="100" keywordseo="BCCI">BCCI</keyword> bigwigs — secretary Anurag Thakur and IPL chairman <keyword id="13855" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Rajeev-Shukla">Rajeev Shukla</keyword> — were not to be left behind. 

	“Happy birthday to one and only @sachin_rt . Wishing you lots of happiness and good health,” Thakur said.
 

	Shukla wrote, “Happy birthday Sachin. May God give u more strength to serve cricket &amp; also duties of an mp.”
 <keyword id="14587" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Suresh-Raina">Suresh Raina</keyword> said, “Happy birthday @sachin_rt the best man I know on and off the field. Wishing you health and success always.” 

	Pacer S. Sreesanth said, “respected Sachin Paaji, may u have the best birthday ever, honour knowing you, love and respect alwys.”
 

	Former Pakistan off-spinner Saqlain Mushtaq also wished the batting maestro who has amassed 15921 runs in 200 Tests and 18426 runs in 463 ODIs.
 

	“Have a wonderful day brother @sachin_rt. God bless you,” Saqlain said.
 

	The good wishes were not just restricted to cricket.
 

	“Happy Birthday to @sachin_rt #LivingLegend #respect #love God bless sir,” said star boxer Vijender Singh.
 All India Football Federation president <keyword id="6355497" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Praful-Patel">Praful Patel</keyword> wrote, “Wishing the cricket legend @sachin_rt a very Happy Birthday. May almighty bless him always.” 

	The Indian Super League said, “Best wishes to @KBFCOfficial owner and cricketing great, @sachin_rt on his birthday!”
 Celebrities like <keyword id="6357912" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="amitabh-bachchan">Amitabh Bachchan</keyword>, <keyword id="671" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Vir-das">Vir Das</keyword> and Dhanush took to social media to wish Tendulkar. 

	Bollywood’s megastar Amitabh shared that the cricketing icon “makes us so proud”.
 

	He tweeted: “Happy birthday Sachin...Our pride and our honour! Happy birthday Sachin...you make us so proud”.
 Actor <keyword id="6354700" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Anil-Kapoor">Anil Kapoor</keyword> shared on Twitter: “He is a game changer, a creator of and a gem of a person. Happy birthday Sachin Tendulkar. You will always be a legend.” 

	Calling himself a “true fan”, the “Dum Laga Ke Haisha” star Ayushmann Khurrana tweeted: “It’s Sachin Tendulkar’s birthday. True fan! When he used to get out, I used to stop eating food.”
 

	Actor and comedian Vir Das not only wished the batting legend, but also highlighted how the star has taught the world about humanity. He posted: “There’s very few athletes who teach you as much about humanity as they do about the sport. Happy Birthday Sachin Tendulkar”.
 <keyword id="499" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="abhishek-bachchan">Abhishek Bachchan</keyword> tweeted: “Happy birthday legend! Sachin Tendulkar”, whereas singer Armaan Malik wished him “a lifetime of happiness and joy because that is what you have given us through your craft!”. 

	Dhanush, who has worked in southern film industry as well as Bollywood, also tweeted: “Happy birthday to the god of cricket Sachin Tendulkar... All hail the man who made and making our country proud”, and comedian Papa CJ shared: “Happy birthday Sachin Tendulkar — thanks for the memories and entertainment!”.
 

	After wrapping up stupendous innings on the cricket pitch, master blaster Tendulkar will be making a splash on the film scene with the upcoming film “Sachin The Film”. Mumbai-based production company 200 Not Out is making the film with London-based award-winning writer, director and producer James Erskine as the director.

	 
	 
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