Sachin Tendulkar: The Complete Journey (2025)

Born: April 24, 1973 – Mumbai, India

Nationality: Indian

Nicknames: Master Blaster, Little Master

🏏 Early Life & Background

Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar was born into a middle-class Maharashtrian family. His father, Ramesh Tendulkar, was a renowned Marathi novelist, and his mother, Rajni, worked in the insurance industry. He wasn’t born rich, but his upbringing was intellectually enriched. He showed signs of brilliance in cricket as early as 10 years old.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Details

• Wife: Anjali Tendulkar — Pediatrician, from a wealthy Gujarati family
• Children:
  • Sara Tendulkar – Born 1997, studied at Dhirubhai Ambani International School, pursued medicine in London
  • Arjun Tendulkar – Born 1999, plays for Goa and Mumbai Indians in IPL
• School Fees (Estimated): ₹1.2 – ₹2.5 lakh/month per child at international schools
• Trips: Tendulkars often travel abroad 2–3 times a year; favorite destinations include London, Maldives, Switzerland, and Australia

🏠 Residence & Properties

• Main House: Bandra, Mumbai — worth ₹80+ crore
• Properties: Estimated ₹250+ crore worth including Pune, Mussoorie and real estate investments

💰 Net Worth & Income (2025)

• Estimated Net Worth: $170 million (₹1400 crore approx.)
• Income Sources:
  • Endorsements: BMW, MRF, VISA, Canon, Pepsi
  • Investments: Smaaash Entertainment, True Blue clothing brand, Musafir.com
  • Cricket Advisory Role, Mentorship, IPL contracts
  • YouTube monetization & speaking events

🎓 Education

Sachin studied at Sharadashram Vidyamandir School, known for its cricket training. He didn't pursue higher education formally due to his cricket commitments.

👨‍👧‍👦 Siblings

• Ajit Tendulkar: His elder brother — the man who introduced him to cricket
• Nitin Tendulkar: Involved in business and family affairs
• Savita Tendulkar: Sister; keeps a low profile

🏆 Career Achievements

• 100 international centuries (first-ever)
• 200 Test matches — highest ever
• 2011 World Cup Winner
• Bharat Ratna, Padma Shri, Padma Vibhushan awards
• Held record for most runs in Tests and ODIs

🧾 Fun Facts & Rare Info

• Sachin once wanted to become a fast bowler and trained at MRF Pace Academy
• He owns a limited-edition Ferrari 360 Modena (gifted by Fiat)
• Plays piano and loves Kishore Kumar music
• Refused ads for alcohol, tobacco even during early career

📌 FAQs

• Q: What is Sachin Tendulkar’s current net worth?
  A: Around $170 million (2025 estimate)
• Q: Is Sara Tendulkar pursuing acting?
  A: Rumored, but no confirmed debut yet
• Q: Where does Arjun Tendulkar play now?
  A: Plays domestic cricket for Goa; IPL for Mumbai Indians
• Q: Is Anjali Tendulkar still practicing as a doctor?
  A: No, she left her profession to support Sachin’s career
• Q: How many international centuries has Sachin scored?
  A: 100

Note: Some family-related data, lifestyle estimates, and business revenues are based on public interviews, brand disclosures, and media reports. These are best approximations and exact number may vary.