Singer Asha Bhosle (L) is seen with cricketer Sachin Tendulkar as they arrive to receive Padma Awards.
Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar (R) gestures as he greets President Pratibha Patil (L) after receiving the Padma Vibhushan award in the field of sports during the presentation of the 'Padma Awards 2008' at the President House in New Delhi on May 5, 2008.Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar with playback singer Asha Bhosle during the Padma awards function at Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi on May 05, 2008.
President of India Pratibha Patil, left, presents Padma Vibhushan, one of country’s highest civilian awards to cricketer Sachin Tendulkar in New Delhi on May 05, 2008
Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav (L) is seen with cricketer Sachin Tendulkar at the Padma Awards ceremony in New Delhi on May 5, 2008.
Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar shares a laugh with Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav after receiving Padma Vibhushan award from President Pratibha Patil during a function at Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi on May 05, 2008.