Good news for the fans of Lord of Cricket, you all have an opportunity to work with your favorite idol, Sachin Tendulkar, in his upcoming biopic, Sachin: A Billion Dreams.
Excited??? Want to know HOW???
The first teaser 200 Not Out of the film, has received a phenomenal response from young and old. “The Carnival Motion Pictures and DBS Bank has launched an online contest #LiveMoreWithSachin inviting fans to share memorable moments with the cricket legend, in order to be featured in the biopic,” said a spokesperson.
How to participate in the contest
During the contest period, fans can upload their favorite videos of Sachin Tendulkar shot on or off the field on www.LiveMoreWithSachin.com. Participants can upload their videos from 22nd of September to 6th of November 2016.
The video content can comprise of anything – clips of Sachin on or off the field, fan and selfie videos, cheering for him, on streets, stadium and celebrating for him in India or abroad. The best entries will be featured in the movie and the winners will get a chance to meet the legend personally.
“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,” said Sheran Mehra, Head, Group Strategic Marketing and Communications, DBS India.
DBS is India’s first mobile-only bank, and Sachin, the brand endorser, is one of the first customers of the digibank.
“We are thankful to DBS in helping us to solicit the videos from the 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.” says Ravi Bhagchandka, the founder of 200 Not Out.
They held one more title contest, where they received around 6 lakhs entries. The name of the movie ‘Sachin: A Billion Dreams’ was chosen from the entries.
The London based award winning writer and director, James Erskine, is directing the movie. Ravi Bhagchandka – 200 Not Out and Shrikant Bhasi – Carnival Motion Pictures are producing the picture, whereas A. R. Rahman will be working on the music.
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