Sachin Tendulkar is a name that needs no introduction, and over the years, fans have closely followed both his cricketing milestones and personal life. While most people know he married Anjali in 1995, not many are aware of the rumours that once linked him to Bollywood actress Shilpa Shirodkar. The whispers of a possible connection between the two sparked curiosity at the time. But was there really something brewing between them before Anjali entered his life? Let’s dig into what really happened.
The time when Shilpa Shirodkar opened up about rumours linking her to Sachin Tendulkar
Over the years, Bollywood and cricket have shared a strong connection, with many real-life love stories between actors and cricketers grabbing headlines. While some ended in marriage, others remained just rumours. One such unexpected pairing that once caught public attention was that of legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and 90s Bollywood actress Shilpa Shirodkar. Yes, there was a time when the two were rumoured to be romantically linked. But was there ever any truth to it?
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Years later, in a candid interview with Red FM, Shilpa Shirodkar finally addressed the rumours about her alleged affair with Sachin. She revealed that the buzz started during the early ’90s, around the time she was shooting for the film Hum in 1991. According to Shilpa, she first met Sachin through her cousin, who lived in the same area as the cricketer in Bandra East. In fact, Sachin and her cousin used to play cricket together, and that’s how their paths crossed.
Shilpa made it clear that although they did meet, there was no romantic involvement between them. She recalled,
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“When I was doing Hum, I met Sachin for the first time, because Sachin jaha pe rehte the mere cousin brother waha par rehte the. Sachin and my cousin brother used to play cricket together in Bandra East. So that’s how I met Sachin. And Sachin was already seeing Anjali at that time, which was not told to anybody. We all knew because we were friends.”
She also pointed out how people were quick to jump to conclusions just because an actress was seen with a cricketer—especially someone as famous as Sachin.
“When an actress is seen meeting a cricketer — and that too someone like Sachin Tendulkar — it becomes very easy for people to start talking.”
She clearly stated,
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“Let me tell you, I met him just once.”
Sachin Tendulkar also once addressed the linkup rumours with Shilpa Shirodkar
Not just Shilpa Shirodkar, even cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar had once addressed the rumours linking him to the Bollywood actress. In an old interview with India Today, Sachin was asked about the most ridiculous thing he had ever heard about himself. Without hesitation, he mentioned the buzz about his alleged affair with Shilpa Shirodkar.
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Sachin firmly denied any such connection and made it clear that there was no truth to the speculation. In fact, he clarified that he didn’t even know her personally. In his exact words, he said,
“That Shilpa Shirodkar and I were having an affair. Because we don’t even know each other at all.”
The rumours had seemingly gained ground due to their common Maharashtrian background, but Sachin’s straightforward response put all such gossip to rest.
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Sachin and Shilpa found their happy ever afters in Anjali and Aparesh
Both Sachin Tendulkar and Shilpa Shirodkar eventually found lasting love in their personal lives. Sachin married Anjali in 1995, and the couple now shares a strong bond with two children, Sara and Arjun.
Shilpa, on the other hand, tied the knot with UK-based banker Aparesh Ranjit in 2000 and is a proud mother to daughter Anoushka. While their past linkup was only a rumour, their real-life love stories turned out to be fulfilling and grounded.
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All of this showcases how rumors has it way of making people believe a lot of things that perhaps were never ever true. This becomes a reality especially when it comes to celebrities.
Also read: The Love Story Of Anjali And Sachin Tendulkar Is An Inspiration For Everyone In Love
What are your thoughts on the rumoured relationship of Sachin Tendulkar and Shilpa Shirodkar? Were you aware of it? Do share via the comments below.
