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Sachin meets his favourite singer, Lata her favourite cricketer

It was a meeting of legends as two Bharat Ratnas, Lata Mangeshkar and Sachin Tendulkar, met at politician Raj Thackeray's home in Mumbai on March 9. Also present was Sachin's wife Anjali.

  • It was a meeting of legends as two <i>Bharat Ratna</i>s, Lata Mangeshkar and Sachin Tendulkar, met at politician Raj Thackeray's home in Mumbai on March 9. Also present was Sachin's wife Anjali.
    It was a meeting of legends as two Bharat Ratnas, Lata Mangeshkar and Sachin Tendulkar, met at politician Raj Thackeray's home in Mumbai on March 9. Also present was Sachin's wife Anjali.
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  • Sachin Tendulkar touched his favourite singer Lata Mangeshkar's feet.
    Sachin Tendulkar touched his favourite singer Lata Mangeshkar's feet.
  • The admiration is mutual as Sachin is Lata Mangeshkar's favourite cricketer.
    The admiration is mutual as Sachin is Lata Mangeshkar's favourite cricketer.
  • Sachin signed a special cricket jersey for the legendary singer, which read:<br> Respected Lata didi<br> Thanks for all the love and blessings.<br> Warmest regards
    Sachin signed a special cricket jersey for the legendary singer, which read:
    Respected Lata didi
    Thanks for all the love and blessings.
    Warmest regards
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  • Anjali Tendulkar seemed mighty impressed by Lataji's gift to Sachin: framed lyrics to her hit songs <i>Tu Jahaan Jahaan Chalega</i> from <i>Mera Saaya</i> and <i>Piya Tose Naina Lage Re</i> from <i>Guide</i>.
    Anjali Tendulkar seemed mighty impressed by Lataji's gift to Sachin: framed lyrics to her hit songs Tu Jahaan Jahaan Chalega from Mera Saaya and Piya Tose Naina Lage Re from Guide.
  • Raj Thackeray presented Lataji with a bouquet.
    Raj Thackeray presented Lataji with a bouquet.
  • Lataji has often spoken about her admiration of Sachin and even watched him play his final match in Mumbai last year. <br><br> Coming up: Together, forever: Lata and Asha
    Lataji has often spoken about her admiration of Sachin and even watched him play his final match in Mumbai last year.

    Coming up: Together, forever: Lata and Asha
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  • Legendary singer Asha Bhosle received the Hridayanath Mangeshkar Award at a function held in Mumbai.
    Legendary singer Asha Bhosle received the Hridayanath Mangeshkar Award at a function held in Mumbai.
  • The award was handed over to the singer by none other than another singing legend and Asha Bhosle's elder sister Lata Mangeshkar.
    The award was handed over to the singer by none other than another singing legend and Asha Bhosle's elder sister Lata Mangeshkar.
  • Asha Bhosle looked graceful in a white sari with blue border.
    Asha Bhosle looked graceful in a white sari with blue border.
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  • Lata Mangeshkar greeted the audience as she walked up the stage.
    Lata Mangeshkar greeted the audience as she walked up the stage.
  • The sisters sat next to each other on stage, as they answered questions asked by the media present.
    The sisters sat next to each other on stage, as they answered questions asked by the media present.
  • Asha Bhosle and Lata Mangeshkar stole a moment to speak with each other on stage.
    Asha Bhosle and Lata Mangeshkar stole a moment to speak with each other on stage.
  • An ecstatic Asha Bhosle lifted her trophy in joy, as Lata Mangeshkar smiled standing next to her sister.
    An ecstatic Asha Bhosle lifted her trophy in joy, as Lata Mangeshkar smiled standing next to her sister.
  • On special request, Asha Bhosle sang a few of her favourite songs at the function.
    On special request, Asha Bhosle sang a few of her favourite songs at the function.
  • And what's more... She danced as well.
    And what's more... She danced as well.