Sam Bahadur: Vicky Kaushal describes Sachin Tendulkar as his childhood hero and he is “super impressed”

Sachin Tendulkar, the cricket legend, was present at the special screening of Vicky Kaushal’s recently released biopic drama Sam Bahadur on Saturday night. Anjali Tendulkar, Tendulkar’s wife, was with him. At the screening, he was also spotted posing with Vicky.

Sachin Tendulkar reviews Sam Bahadur

Sachin gave the movie high marks after it screened, saying, “It’s a very good film.” Vicky did an incredible job acting. It was as if Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw himself was there. The incredible body language. All generations must watch this movie to understand our nation’s history.”

Vicky calls Sachin Tendulkar his childhood hero

Vicky posted a photo of herself with Tendulkar on Instagram along with the caption, “My childhood hero saw my film today! #IAmOk !!! I will always treasure your kind words, @sachintendulkar Sir. Thank you.”

Sam Bahadur

On Day 1, Sam Bahadur had a respectable start to his box office career. On its first day of release in India, the film brought in ₹5.50 crores.

Trade analyst Taran Adarsh posted something on Instagram with the caption, “#SamBahadur gained momentum towards evening shows on Day 1… For a reasonable weekend total, business must multiply on Saturday and Sunday. Fri. 6.25 cr. #Indian business.”

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The film, which was directed by Meghna Gulzar, featured Sanya Malhotra and Fatima Sana Shaikh in the key parts. Cricket players Ajit Agarkar and Zaheer Khan were present at the screening in addition to Tendulkar.

Sam Manekshaw, the first Field Marshal of India, served as the inspiration for Sam Bahadur. He served in the army for more than forty years and five wars. As the first officer in the Indian Army to be promoted to the rank of Field Marshal, he made history. Eloquently referred to as ‘Sam Bahadur,’ Manekshaw guided the Indian Army to triumph in the 1971 Indo-Pak war, culminating in the formation of Bangladesh.

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During his military tenure, Manekshaw was instrumental in both the 1948 liberation of Hyderabad and the 1947 Indo-Pak War.

Vicky commented on landing the movie’s main role: “Being Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw is a great honor and a great responsibility. We have put our all into bringing one of India’s greatest heroes to life on screen. I feel privileged to be involved in this incredibly motivating project.”

Vicky and Meghna Gulazar collaborated on Sam Bahadur, her second project after Raazi.