For Sachin and Anjali, it was love at first sight. The two of them first met at the Mumbai International Airport. Sachin was returning from his first international cricket tour in 1990 while Anjali was at the airport to receive her mother. They both took an instant liking to each other on the first time they met. Later, the two met at a common friend’s place and got to know each other better.
When Sachin Tendulkar and Anjali first met, Anjali was practicing medicine while Sachin had just begun his cricketing career. Anjali being a dedicated student, was much involved in studies and was very less interested in cricket. Her knowledge about sports, and particularly cricket, was faint. Later when they started dating, Anjali made all efforts to brush up her knowledge about the sport.
Being as famous as he was right from the beginning of his career, Sachin Tendulkar could get very few instances to go out on uninterrupted dates with Anjali. While giving an interview to a local magazine, Anjali recalls an incident where the two of them had gone to see the movie Roja along with a few common friends. They were afraid that if people would recognise the ace cricketer, they would not be able to enjoy their day. So to avoid all the attention, Sachin went to watch the movie in a disguise, wearing a false beard and specs. They entered the movie theatre a little late, but during the interval of the film, his specs fell and the cricketer got surrounded by his fans. Due to all this, they had to leave the movie halfway.
Also, at the launch of Sachin's autobiography, Playing It My Way, Anjali shared a few interesting secrets of their courtship days. And, here they are:
- She told that she used to write letters to Sachin just to save on international telephone bills. And, that is the way the two communicated.
- She also mentioned that she used to walk across 46 acres in darkness and brave goons to call Sachin in New Zealand.
- When the two planned to get engaged, Sachin was in New Zealand. So, he asked Anjali to break the news to his family.
- Anjali also revealed that she went to Sachin's house for the first time disguised as a journalist.
Anjali, daughter of the well-known industrialist, Ashok Mehta, got married to Sachin Tendulkar on May 24, 1995, after a five-year long period of dating each other. They have been happily married to each other for the last 19 years. Anjali Tendulkar is 6 years older than Sachin Tendulkar. But, the couple maintains that this age gap has never been a matter of concern in their relationship and instead, has made them more committed and understanding towards each other.
Anjali's love for Sachin and their family
Anjali Tendulkar left her career of being a successful pediatrician to live a happy married life with her husband. She maintains that it would have been difficult for her to maintain both at a time. The couple has two children, Sara Tendulkar and Arjun Tendulkar. She also says that she has no regrets whatsoever of leaving her profession as taking care of her husband and children gives her the greatest joy.
Sachin's confessions
Sachin has always recognised the sacrifices that Anjali has made for him and his career. He has always acknowledged her as his biggest support system. And, that is why, he has always confided in her no matter how good or bad things went.
In his recently released autobiography, Playing It My Way, Sachin has confessed that it was Anjali who helped him deal with and get through the debacles that he faced as the captain of the Indian cricket team. Sachin has written, "I confided in Anjali that I feared there was nothing more that I could do to stem the tide of defeats.” He further added, "Anjali, as usual, managed to put things in perspective and assured me that things would surely get better in the months to come.”
Few things about Sachin And Anjali :
- Talking about what brought Sachin close to her, Anjali Tendulkar said in one of her interviews:
“I think what he liked about me was that I knew nothing about cricket when I first met him. I didn't even know who Sachin was.”
- Explaining how strong is their bond, Anjali Tendulkar said in one of her interviews:
“I've not known any other person in my life except Sachin. I understand him so well. So whether I am his girlfriend or his wife, it's the same thing, just an extension of that bond."
- Also, talking about what she means to him, Sachin Tendulkar said in an interview:
"Anjali actually taught me to thank for what the God has given me and for what the God has not given me.”
- Anjali even said this in one of her interviews:
“I could not be married to Sachin and also have a full-time career. It wasn't possible because he depends on me for almost everything. It was my decision. With Sachin not around and me with two kids at home, it wouldn't have been possible. I took a decision and I have never, ever regretted it."
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