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PIX: Lata Mageshkar, Sachin Tendulkar meet with Raj Thackeray

March 10, 2014 17:14 IST
Raj Thackeray, Lata Mangeshkar and Sachin Tendulkar

The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief brought the two stalwarts together for the first time after they were felicitated with the Bharat Ratna.

Mumbai's most loved celebrities -- cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and music doyen Lata Mangeshkar -- have their own mutual admiration society of two and are often seen lavishing praises on each other.

So it was a sight to behold when they met at Raj Thackeray's residence over the weekend.

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Kunda and Raj Thackeray, Lata Mageshkar, Priya and Sachin Tendulkar meet with Raj Thackeray

March 10, 2014 17:14 IST
Kunda and Raj Thackeray, Lata Mageshkar, Priya and Sachin Tendulkar meet with Raj Thackeray

The trio was joined by Tendulkar's wife Anjali and the MNS chief's mother Kunda for a photo.


Sachin Tendulkar and Lata Mangeshkar

March 10, 2014 17:14 IST
Sachin Tendulkar and Lata Mangeshkar

The legendary former cricketer is seen here presenting a his signed jersey to Mangeshkar.

The message reads, 'Dear Lata Didi, Thanks for all the love and blessings. Warmest regards.'

Raj Thackeray, Sachin Tendulkar and Lata Mangeshkar

March 10, 2014 17:14 IST
Raj Thackeray, Sachin Tendulkar and Lata Mangeshkar

In return, the veteran singer gifted two photo frames with handwritten lyrics of two songs to Sachin.

Sachin Tendulkar and Lata Mangeshkar

March 10, 2014 17:14 IST
Sachin Tendulkar and Lata Mangeshkar

Sachin Tendulkar and Lata Mangeshkar interact with the media.