Cinema
Arefin Shuvo to attend Cannes Film Festival Tuesday
Popular film star Arifin Shuvo will leave Dhaka for Cannes on Tuesday to attend the 75th Cannes Film Festival.
He will represent the trailer of the movie ‘Mujib’, based on the biography of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
In his reaction to the festival, Arifin Shuvo said, “It is very pleasant to me as I am going to Cannes for the first time. It feels to me like dream. I have got the chance to attend the festival. This is a big honour for me. I am grateful to my fans as everything has become possible for them. My love to them.”
Cannes Film Festival will start on Tuesday (May 17). Actress Nusrat Imroz Tisha, who acted in the role of Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib, wife of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in the ‘Mujib’ film, and Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr. Hasan Mahmud might also go to the Cannes.
Besides, the Indian information minister along with some team members of the film will also present.
Mujib, film is co-produced by Bangladesh and India and directed by Shyam Benegal. It stars Arifin Shuvo leads the role of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
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‘Moshari’ wins Atlanta Film Festival Jury Award
Young Bangladeshi filmmaker Nuhash Humayun's horror short film ‘Moshari’ won the Jury Award for Best Narrative Short at the Atlanta Film Festival (ALTFF) 2022, one of the few Academy Award-qualifying festivals in the world.
The news was confirmed by Nuhash himself on his verified Facebook page on Thursday night.
“MOSHARI is now OSCAR QUALIFYING! Our Bangladeshi horror film just won the Atlanta Film Festival Jury Prize for Best Narrative Short, an Oscar Qualifying Award. Thank you to my incredible team, my family, and my industry colleagues in Bangladesh and beyond for being part of this journey,” Nuhash wrote.
'Moshari' had its world premiere at the 2022 SXSW Film Festival back in March this year. The 22-minute film stars 'No Dorai'-famed actress Sunerah Binte Kamal and Nuhash's niece Nairah Onora Saif.
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“When the world is overrun with bloodthirsty creatures, the last of mankind perseveres in Dhaka by spending their nights inside the moshari (mosquito net) — the only known shelter from the unknown threat. Two sisters, Apu (Sunehra) and Ayra (Nairah), must navigate this strange new world to survive.
“However, their strained relationship is becoming as much of a threat as the dangers outside. One night, when Ayra’s curiosity lures her outside the safety of the moshari, Apu must rise to the occasion — as they face their demons, together,” according to the synopsis described on the film’s official website.
Describing the award-nominated film, the ALTFF jury said, "Working with familiar horror elements, 'Moshari' constructs a totally surprising edge-of-your-seat story that brings real world social-political realities into a brilliant unique world."
“I wanted to capture our strange relationship with the moshari — a metaphor for both safety and suffocation. The specific mix of fear, wonder and mystery of being a Bangladeshi kid restlessly poking the moshari wondering what’s on the other side. These emotions have existed for generations as folk tales and primal fears, but not in a cinematic space - not yet,” Nuhash described his motive behind this film in the ‘Director’s Note’ section on the official website of the film.
“It took over ten years for the initial seed of the idea to grow into our film, a family drama in the guise of Bengali horror,” he added.
Alongside winning the award at the 2022 ATLFF, ‘Moshari’ has also been selected for Marché du Film-Festival de Cannes and also for the SITGES Festival International de Cinema Fantàstic de Catalunya's Fantastic 7 segment.
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Since 1976, the ALTFF shows a diverse range of independent films, with special attention paid to women-directed films, LGBTQ films, Latin American films, Black films and films from the American Southeast.
This year’s festival was held from April 21 to May 1, 2022.
Star Cineplex to open new branch at Bangabandhu Military Museum Thursday
Bangladesh's first multiplex chain Star Cineplex will open its latest branch at Bangabandhu Military Museum Thursday.
The branch – Star Cineplex's fifth in Dhaka – will screen movies with a single screen, Mesbah Uddin Ahmed, senior manager (media and marketing) at Star Cineplex, told UNB.
It will run three shows at 11am, 1:40pm and 4:15pm, he added.
Star Cineplex now has branches at Shimanto Shambhar (Dhanmondi), Sony Square (Mirpur), SKS Tower (Mohakhali) and Bashundhara City Shopping Mall (Panthapath).
The popular cinema hall franchise is also preparing to open several other multiplexes outside Dhaka – namely, Chattogram, Cumilla and Bogura.
To enthral Bangladeshi moviegoers with world-class amenities, Star Cineplex opened its first branch on October 6, 2004, as Bangladesh's first-ever multiplex at Bashundhara City Shopping Mall in Dhaka.
Latest domestic and Hollywood films are regularly being screened at its citywide multiplexes.
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Best Rainy Day Movies to Excite Homebound Ecstasy
Rainy Day movies can make the celebration of staying at home during the monsoon more enjoyable. This is a great way to get wet in the rain without getting your body muddy. The torrential downpour of the classic movies can make you thrilled while the lightning and thunder are roaring outside. Let's check out some wonderful movies worth watching on a rainy day.
Top 10 Rainy Day Movies to Enjoy during Monsoon
Shawshank Redemption (1994)
Tim Robbins-Morgan Freeman
There is hardly any comparison to this 1994 movie when it comes to getting ultimate Pleasure with a mind-bending story and great acting. Frank Darabont was the screenwriter and director of this adaptation of Stephen King's novel.
It is the story of an innocent man's prison life, in which he befriends a smuggler in jail for falsely accusing his wife of murder. The movie received Academy Award nominations in a total of 7 categories including Best Acting.
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The Matrix Revolutions (2003)
Keanu Reeves-Carrie Anne Moss
This sci-fi movie directed by the Wachowskis Sisters is associated with some significant changes in the movie industry. This 2003 film is the third installment of the Matrix Quadrilogy. When man-made machines became a nightmare for the whole of mankind, only Neo could save everyone from this.
The Matrix showed an unprecedented dystopian world through a breathtaking story. The action sequence of Neo and Agent Smith in the Rain is still an iconic scene in film history.
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)
Daniel Radcliffe-Emma Watson
Any one of the Harry Potter film series is enough to enchant a rainy night. However, this version, released in 2004, is the first to feature a rain sequence in a Harry Potter movie. In this installment, Harry Potter and his friends have to deal with the horror of a frightening prisoner who just escaped.
The movie was nominated for a Visual Effect and Original Musical Score at the Academy Awards. This fantasy film is directed by Alfonso Cuarón and is based on J. K. Rowling's best selling novel of the same title.
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Baby driver (2017)
Ansel Elgort-Lily James
This 2017 movie is suitable for getting the feeling of riding a roller coaster while sitting at home. The movie depicts a skilled driver who, along with his girlfriend, tries to escape from the maze of the criminal world.
This action film shows some car stunts under the writing and direction of Edgar Wright. Its special achievements include the nominations for three Academy Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, and one Golden Globe Award.
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3 Idiots (2009)
Ameer Khan-Kareena Kapoor
Regardless of age, place, and time, this 2009 Bollywood blockbuster is everyone's favorite movie. The movie is directed by Rajkumar Hirani based on the concept of Chetan Bhagat's novel Five Point Someone.
This film depicts the negative aspects of the ongoing education system through the life stories of three friends from an engineering college. The humor of this film filled with some great songs will leave a residue even after the end of the movie. The commercially successful movie has been widely acclaimed nationally and internationally.
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Barfi (2012)
Ranbir Kapoor-Priyanka Chopra
Written and directed by Anurag Basu, this 2012 movie can instantly bring a wonderful feeling to the heart. The movie captures the brutal reality of life through the funny nuisances of a mute and deaf boy.
The film also stars Ileana D'Cruz in the lead role along with Ranbir and Priyanka. The film won a total of six awards, including Best Film at the Filmfare Awards. This romantic-comedy movie was enlisted in the row of the highest-grossing movies of 2012.
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The Classic (2003)
Son Ye Jin-Jo In Sung
In this nonlinear screenplay, the love life of mother and daughter is shown side by side like a bioscope. The writer and director of the movie, Kwak Jae Yong, shows a great combination of love, waiting, war and tragedy.
Cho Seung Woo has also played the lead role in this Korean film with the Son Ye Jin-Jo In Sung pair. This 2003 melodrama film got 1 Blue Dragon Film, 1 Grand Bell, and 1 Korean Film Award.
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Be With You (2018)
Son Ye Jin-So Ji Sub
Little Ji Ho still believes that his mother, who passed away, will return at the beginning of a rainy season, as promised to his father. Soo Ah really comes back one day but she doesn't remember anything from her previous life.
Directed by Lee Jang Hoon, this 2018 movie is the Korean version of the 2004 Japanese film of the same title. The original story is taken from Takuji Ichikawa's novel. For those who love Korean pop culture, this romantic movie is worth watching.
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Police Story (1985)
Jackie Chan
Jackie Chan means pulsating action stunts with lots of comedy. His Police Story franchise was started in 1985. This cop movie is about a police officer who goes to arrest a drug lord and gets involved in a dangerous situation.
There are a total of five movies in the film series and each one is very exciting. This action movie won Best Picture and Best Action Choreography at Hong Kong Film Awards.
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Antaheen (2009)
Rahul Bose-Radhika Apte
This Bengali movie is perfect for a romantic atmosphere in the pouring rain. The National Film Award-winning film of India is directed by Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury and written by Shyamal Sengupta.
The relationship between Abhik and Brinda was developed in the virtual world. But destiny changes just before they meet face to face in the real world. The songs in the tragedy-based movie are quite heartwarming. Even after listening once, they seem to be constantly humming in the ears.
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Wrap Up
Grab a cup of hot coffee and watch any of these Rainy Day movies. Nothing more is needed to spend a rainy day with thrill and amusement. Before the movie starts, make sure that all the house chores are done. Repeated breaks in the movie can ruin the comfortable feeling in an instant. There is no comparison to being lost in the divine world of rain for the whole two hours in this way.
'Golui' receives screening permit in Jamalpur once again
After being restricted from screening in Jamalpur, Shakib Khan-starrer film ‘Golui received permission from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Tuesday to continue screening the film in the district.
Released on this year’s Eid-Ul-Fitr, the the government-funded film was being screened at the Jamalpur district Shilpakala Academy, Mirza Azam Auditorium in Jamalpur Sadar, Nurunnahar Multipurpose Auditorium in Madarganj and Faridul Haque Khan Dulal Auditorium in Islampur since the release of the movie, as there is no theater or cineplexes in Jamalpur except Asha Cinema Hall in Melandah Upazila.
However, Jamalpur Deputy Commissioner Mursheda Zaman restricted the screening of the film stating that no "commercial movie" would be screened at these places, according to the Cinematograph Act, 1918.
This decision sparked massive criticism among the anticipating audiences, and several other Dhallywood filmmakers, actors and crew have expressed dissatisfaction over the decision on social media, including Shakib Khan himself.
On Tuesday, Jamalpur Additional Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Mokleshur Rahman and Islampur Upazila Nirbahi Officer Tanvir Hasan Ruman have granted access to screen the movie as per the directive of the Ministry, according to 'Golui's director S A Haque Olike.
Now that the restriction has been lifted, Olike said that the filmmakers, actors and crew of Bangladeshi cinema reverted the restriction through their protest.
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“I wholeheartedly thank the honorable Minister and Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, as well as everyone who supported ‘Golui’ for the sake of our Bengali cinema,” he said regarding the decision.
Based on a romantic storyline with the context of traditional ‘Nouka-Baich’ (Rowing) sports, 'Golui' has been released in 29 cinema halls across the country. The movie has been shot in different areas of Jamalpur.
Alongside Shakib Khan, the film features an ensemble cast including Puja Chery, Azizul Hakim, Ali Raj, Samu Chowdhury and more.
He said, she said: Accounts from Depp and Heard rarely match
There’s not much room for middle ground in the testimony thus far from Johnny Depp and Amber Heard in Depp’s libel suit against his ex-wife.
One of them is lying.
Heard has not yet finished telling the jury her side of things. Her testimony will continue May 16 once the trial — which has already stretched on for four weeks — resumes after a one-week break. Then she will face what one can safely assume will be an aggressive cross-examination in a case where both sides have employed scorched-earth tactics going back years to when the suit was first filed.
Depp is suing Heard in Virginia for libel over an op-ed she wrote in December 2018 in The Washington Post describing herself as “a public figure representing domestic abuse.” The article doesn’t mention Depp by name, but his lawyers say the article defames him nevertheless because it’s a clear reference to the highly publicized allegations Heard made when she filed for divorce in 2016 and obtained a temporary restraining order against him.
Depp says he never physically abused Heard, while Heard says she was assaulted on more than a dozen occasions.
Heard says the first time Depp ever struck her was in 2013, when she made the mistake of laughing at one of his tattoos. Heard said there was an older tattoo she couldn’t make out, and Depp told her it said “Wino.”
In fact, it used to say “Winona Forever,” a tattoo that Depp got when he was dating actor Winona Ryder. He had it altered to “Wino Forever” when they broke up.
Heard said she laughed, and Depp responded by slapping her. Thinking the slap must be a joke, she laughed. Depp responded by slapping her twice more, with the third slap knocking Heard off balance.
“It was so stupid, so insignificant,” Heard told the jury. “I thought it must be a joke.”
Depp, while he was on the stand, flatly denied it occurred.
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“It didn’t happen,” he said. “Why would I take such great offense to someone making fun of a tattoo on my body? That allegation never made any sense to me.”
Both sides say the worst violence occurred in March 2015 in Australia, when Depp was shooting the fifth “Pirates of the Caribbean” movie.
Heard said Depp sexually assaulted her with a liquor bottle — for the first time Thursday she identified a bottle of Maker’s Mark bourbon as the offending instrument after she said she saw a photo of the distinctively square bottle — as part of an alcohol-fueled rage. Heard came to Australia after shooting her own film and Depp immediately accused her of sleeping with her co-stars, she said.
Depp, for his part, says he was the victim of the violence. He testified that Heard was irate over efforts by Depp’s lawyers to have her sign a post-nuptial agreement, as well as the fact that Depp wasn’t adhering to pledges of sobriety to Heard’s satisfaction.
He said he escaped the argument by pouring himself a drink, at which point Heard threw a vodka bottle at him. Depp said he responded by pouring another drink, and this time Heard threw another vodka bottle at him that smashed against his hand while it rested on a counter and severed the tip of his middle finger.
Photos of the aftermath show Depp wrote vulgar messages to his wife in blood on the walls of the house. Jurors have also seen contemporaneous text messages Depp sent to others in which he said he cut off his own finger. Depp said he made up that story to protect Heard and avoid police involvement.
Tasnia Farin to make silver screen debut with Atanu Ghosh's film
Television actress Tasnia Farin is set to make her silver screen debut.
Farin posted on her verified Facebook page that her first film "Aro Ek Prithibi" (Yet Another World) will be directed by renowned Indian filmmaker Atanu Ghosh.
After watching Farin in Mostofa Sarwar Farooki's web series "Ladies and Gentlemen," Atanu decided to cast her for his tenth film.
The film stars Farin, Kaushik Ganguly, Anindita Basu, and Saheb Bhattacharya as the leads and includes actors from the UK, Syria, Africa and South Korea.
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Aro Ek Prithibi's plot revolves around four homeless people, looking for shelter.
It explores the world of Pratiksha, to be played by Farin, who is desperately searching for a man lost in London.
Pratiksha looks for a shelter that has eluded her since she was 11. Entrapped in a vortex of lies, deceit, and danger, she traverses from one world to the other. She meets an intriguing and mysterious Ayesha, an unpredictable bohemian Srikanta Munshi, and a rashly impulsive Aritro Chatterjee.
The entire film will be shot in London and the shooting will begin on May 20.
Upcoming Dhaliwood Bengali Movies on Eid-ul-Fitr 2022
Every year, Bengali movies on Eid-ul-Fitr open the door to the most colourful carnival of entertainment. Despite the stagnation in the Dhaliwood Empire due to the Corona epidemic, the cinema houses have started moving again in small steps. With the increase in demand during Eid, the studios are also in a hurry to release films. The stars also appeared in front of the fans with their best acting performances accordingly. This feature follows the Eid fest 2022 on the big screen.
Most Anticipated Bengali Movies in Eid-ul-Fitr 2022
Superhero | Shakib Khan, Bubli
This popular movie starring Shakib Khan is going to be premiered on the country's private TV channel Bangla TV. Directed by Ashikur Rahman, this movie came to the theatres in 2018. The film was produced by Taposi Farooq under the banner of Heartbeat Productions. This action movie will be shown on Eid day at 2 pm.
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Mission Extreme | Arefin Shubho, Oishee
This action movie will be aired on Dipta TV on Eid day at 2 pm. Miss Bangladesh Jannatul Ferdous Oishee made her big-screen debut through this cinema produced by Cop Creation. The film is jointly directed by Faisal Ahmed and Superintendent of Police Sunny Sanwar who also wrote the story and screenplay of the film.
Captain Khan | Shakib Khan, Bubli
The viewers of the small screen will be able to enjoy this superhit movie through Bangla TV. The film will be broadcast on the second day of Eid at 2 pm. This action cinema was directed by Wazed Ali Sumon. Selim Khan has produced the film under the banner of Shapla Media.
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Shaan | Siam, Puja
After repeatedly postponing, Shaan is finally going to be released in the theatres this Eid-ul-Fitr. The movie, distributed by Jazz Multimedia, is produced by Quick Multimedia. Azad Khan is the author of this action film directed by M Rahim. Nazim Ud Daula wrote the screenplay and dialogue of the film.
Money Machine | Tahsan, Tanjin Tisha
This web film produced by Syed Ashiq Rahman is being released on the TV screen before it goes to OTT. The film, made under the banner of Bengal Multimedia, will be aired on Eid day at 2:10 pm. The movie is directed and written by Muhammad Mostafa Kamal Raj and the screenplay is written by Maruf Rahman.
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Ohongkar | Shakib Khan, Bubli
To watch the social film, Shakib fans have to keep an eye on the screen of Bangla TV on the seventh day of Eid at 2 pm. The film was produced by Abdul Mabud Kawsar. Shahadat Hossain Liton was the director of the movie made under the banner of Tushar Kathachitra.
Pap-Punno | Chanchal Chowdhury, Siam
This thriller film has been made with popular actors like Chanchal Chowdhury, Siam, and Fazlur Rahman Babu. The film was produced by Ghiyasuddin Selim under the banner of Impress Telefilm. Afsana Mimi, Mamunur Rashid, Farzana Chumki and Shahnaz Sumi will be seen in important roles here.
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Bidrohi | Shakib Khan, Bubli
This action film, produced by Shapla Media, is waiting to entertain the audience this Eid. Bidrohi is one of the two movies awaiting the release of superstar Shakib Khan on Eid-ul-Fitr. The movie is directed by Shaheen Sumon and the story, screenplay, and dialogues are written by Delwar Hossain Dil.
Golui | Shakib Khan, Puja
Another movie starring Shakib Khan that is going to be released this Eid is titled Golui. The film was produced by Khorshed Alam Khasru with Government grants for the financial year 2020-21. Puja Cheri will be seen with Shakib here under the direction of SA Haque Alik.
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Floor Number Seven | Bubli, Toma
Raihan Rafi, the Unorthodox filmmaker of Bangladesh, is coming up with this thriller film this Eid. Shahriar Nazim Joy will be the big surprise of the movie due to being out of acting for a long time. Apart from Bubli and Tama, Sumon Anwar and newcomer Raj Mania will be seen in other roles.
Bottom Line
The release of films in Dhaliwood continues, albeit to a very small extent, through these Bengali movies on Eid. The studios have been facing setbacks for the last two years due to the limited number of theatres. Proper use of OTT media is now the only way to keep the movie market on pace in the fragile state of theatres across the country. So far, we have discussed 10 upcoming Bengali films in Bangladesh in the holy Ed-ul-Fitr festival 2022. These films can make your celebration more joyous.
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'Rickshaw Girl' to premiere in New York on May 5
Good news for move buffs! Amitabh Reza Chowdhury's much-talked-about film 'Rickshaw Girl' is all set to have its premiere in New York on May 5.
Hosted by Bioscope Films, the premiere of the movie will be held at the city's famous theatre 'Village East by Angelica', according to Bioscope CEO Raj Hamid.
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Amitabh, lead actor Novera Rahman, Momena Chowdhury and many others will be present at the premiere.
"Manhattan's 'Village East by Angelica' theatre is a history in itself. We have made all arrangements to make the day memorable, including the red carpet event and more," Raj said.
At the premiere, cinephiles will also have the opportunity to take part in a Q&A session with the crew of the movie.
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The film is based on the Indian-American author Mitali Perkins' book 'Rickshaw Girl', and she will also be present at the event alongside the cast and crew.
‘Rickshaw Girl’ will be screened at Jamaica Multiplex from May 6-12. The movie will then run in 52 cities in 19 states of America.
Novera has played the role of Naima in the movie. The film also stars Champa, Momena, Naresh Bhuiyan and Allen Shuvro.
Sachin's daughter to make her Bollywood debut soon?
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar's daughter Sara may soon make a foray into Bollywood.
Already into modelling, the 24-year-old University College of London graduate with over 1.8 million followers on Instagram is keen on making a career in Bollywood. This is according to leading entertainment news portal 'Bollywood Life'.
“Sara might make her Bollywood debut soon. She has been very much interested in acting and she has even taken a few acting lessons as she does some brand endorsements,” an unnamed source was quoted as saying by the portal.
However, her brother Arjun is a cricketer, having followed in the footsteps of their father to take the legacy ahead.
Sachin retired in October 2013 after playing his 200th Test match against West Indies at Wankhede Stadium in his hometown of Mumbai. It was a 24-year-long stint since his Test debut in November 1989 against Pakistan in Karachi at the age of 16.
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The 49-year-old former Indian batsman, who captained India twice during his career, is the highest scorer of all time in international cricket, having more than 30,000 runs in his kitty.
Sachin is also the only cricketer in the world to play 200 Tests and score as many as 100 international hundreds. He has amassed 18,426 runs from 463 ODIs at an average of 44.83 and 15,921 runs from 200 Tests.
He was also conferred India's highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna, in 2014 by then President Pranab Mukherjee. In 2010, Time magazine included Sachin in its annual Time 100 list as one of the 'Most Influential People in the World.
Since his retirement, 'The God of Cricket' has garnered fans in the startup community also -- playing the role of an ideal civilian mentor to the young minds of India.