Sachin Tendulkar fans can now be a part of his much awaited movie release
Loyal fans of Sachin Tendulkar have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be a part of his upcoming movie - Sachin: A Billion Dreams.
After the phenomenal response to the teaser, 200 Not Out, Carnival Motion Pictures and DBS Bank India have launched an online contest #LiveMoreWithSachin inviting fans to share memorable videos of the cricket legend to be featured in the film.
Fans can upload their favourite videos of Sachin shot on or off the field on www.LiveMoreWithSachin.com during the contest period from 22 September to 6 November 2016.
The content in the video can comprise of – fan and selfie videos, clips taken with Sachin or without him - on streets, stadium, cheering and celebrating for him in India or across the world.
From the entries received, best entries will be featured in the movie and the winners will get a chance to meet Sachin in-person.
Sheran Mehra, Head, Group Strategic Marketing and Communications, DBS India said: “Staying true to the brand ethos of ‘live more, bank less’, we have always looked at opportunities to embed ourselves in customers’ journey. Our association with Sachin: A Billion Dreams, is a step in that direction. We are certain that this contest will provide a platform for all Sachin’s fans to live more by being a part of little master’s legendary story.”
Sachin has been DBS’ brand endorser and one of the first customers of digibank, India’s first mobile-only bank.
Ravi Bhagchandka, Founder, 200 Not Out said: “We are thankful to DBS in helping us to solicit the videos from public. DBS is known for its excellence in service and reliability, which makes them a partner of choice.”
“It is widely believed that there might be hidden gems in the form of candid videos of Sachin on or off the cricket field: a memory of Sachin, or how he inspired someone, or a significant memory associated with Sachin among his admirers. I am certain these videos can add more to the movie in showcasing Sachin the man behind the legend.”
Earlier, the movie producers had come up with a title contest, which received more than 6 lakh entries, and the name of the movie was chosen from the contest entries.
Sachin: A Billion Dreams is being directed by London-based award-winning writer, director James Erskine, music by A R Rahman and Produced by Ravi Bhagchandka - 200 Not Out and Shrikant Bhasi - Carnival Motion Pictures.