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The biopic of Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, Sachin: A Billion Dreams, has been making waves ever since the film was announced.

The film on the life of the legendary cricketer Sachin revolves around the extraordinary career of the batsman, who retired from international cricket in 2013, and also touch upon his personal life.

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The makers of Sachin: A Billion Dreams have left no stone unturned and auditioned about 300 children to portray the role of young Sachin.

The criteria for the selection include similar facial features of the batsman and ability to emulate Sachin's body language with conviction. After hundreds of screen-tests, Mikhail Gandhi was finalised for the role of young Sachin.

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Sachin: A Billion Dreams will mark the acting debut of the former Indian cricket captain and will also feature his son Arjun Tendulkar. Ever since the first look and teaser of the film was revealed last year, millions of fans of Sachin as well as celebrities like Shah Rukh Khan, Virender Sehwag, Virat Kohli are eagerly waiting to watch the film.

Produced by Ravi Bhagchandka and Carnival Motion Pictures, Sachin: A Billion Dreams is directed by James Erskine while its music has been composed by A R Rahman.