10 things we learnt about Sara Tendulkar

Who is she beyond the world-famous last name?

- Shraddha Chowdhury

The little girl, who was once spotted in the stands while her celebrated cricketer father—Sachin Tendulkar—smashed one six after another, wears more hats than one today. But at the core, Sara Tendulkar is generous and hopes to give back to those in need. The model and entrepreneur also has a master's degree in clinical and public health nutrition! Read along as the 27-year-old gives us a sneak peek of her life.

SHE'S MORE THAN A LEGENDARY LAST NAME...

Sara's identity does not end with her family legacy and influence in cricket. She's also an influencer, socialite, philanthropist, nutritionist, and—if the rumour mills are to be believed—a soon-to-be actor. “While I am incredibly proud of my family and its legacy, it is only a part of who I am as an individual,” she shares. “At the end of the day, we are navigating our own path, every one of us with our unique dreams and aspirations.”

FOR HER, IT IS ALL ABOUT GIVING BACK...

Much of Sara's wisdom is directed towards her philanthropic work through the Sachin Tendulkar Foundation (STF)—a non-profit that focuses on sports, health, and education for economically vulnerable children across 13 Indian states. She often accompanies her parents on their trips to the STF centres. “Helping people brings me joy,” Sara shares. “My parents always taught me the importance of giving back to society, and I look forward to taking the legacy ahead in any way that I can. With our work [at STF], we aim to leverage my mother’s experience as a doctor, my dad’s as a sportsperson, and mine as a nutritionist.”

'INFLUENCE' IS SERIOUS BUSINESS FOR HER