{
  "id": 12106271,
  "title": "Sachin Tendulkar touches Amitabh Bachchan's feet, helps Gulzar get off stage",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/sachin-tendulkar-touches-amitabh-bachchans-feet-helps-gulzar-get-off",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-05T08:10:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/sachin-tendulkar-touches-amitabh-bachchans-feet-helps-gulzar-get-off-stage-1.500698642"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Mumbai, Sachin Tendulkar had several touching moments with Amitabh Bachchan and Gulzar during the launch of Dr P. Jagannath's memoir. The memoir, \"DR BLUE: A Cancer Surgeon’s Journey into the Human Side of Healing,\" was written by the renowned cancer surgeon and co-authored by Pankaj Mishra. Tendulkar and his wife Anjali Tendulkar were among the icons present, sharing a personal connection with the doctor and his work.\n\nAt the event, Tendulkar and his wife honored Bachchan by placing their feet on his in a gesture of respect. Tendulkar was later seen assisting Gulzar on stage. Gulzar graciously accepted a glass of water from Tendulkar while holding his hand, a heartwarming scene captured on camera. Bachchan also joined in, helping Gulzar navigate the stairs from the stage. When Gulzar seemed to struggle momentarily, Tendulkar swiftly stepped in to lend a hand, further emphasizing the bond between the three icons.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Sachin Tendulkar shared several heartwarming moments with Amitabh Bachchan and Gulzar at the launch of Dr P. Jagannath’s memoir in Mumbai. Bachchan, his wife Jaya Bachchan, Gulzar and Tendulkar attended the launch of “DR BLUE: A Cancer Surgeon’s Journey into the Human Side of Healing”, written by renowned cancer surgeon Dr P. Jagannath and co-authored by Pankaj Mishra. The memoir brought…",
  "key_points": [
    "Sachin Tendulkar honored Amitabh Bachchan by placing his feet on his.",
    "Tendulkar helped Gulzar get off stage, assisting him while holding his hand.",
    "Amitabh Bachchan joined in, aiding Gulzar as he navigated the stairs."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}