- (Long story… but interesting one)
Back in 2008, when India won the Commonwealth Bank Series against Australia in Australia itself. It was a huge moment of celebration for the entire Nation. So, a felicitation ceremony was organised at the Feroz Shah Kotla stadium by the BCCI & DDCA.
Lieutenant Governor of Delhi , Shri Tajendra Khanna Ji was the Chief Guest.
My Father works at Lieutenant Governor's office , Delhi. He had to visit there along with the Governor and staff.
I was a 9 year old kid then… busy playing Cricket , unaware of all the ongoing events. Next day I had my Social Studies exam in school … so my father decided to take me along with him, so that I could study in the car only. (Since, no one was at home that day and I didn't like to study at all :D ).
I had my Social Studies register with me and went with him. Since I was supposed to stay in the car, I wore an ordinary shirt and jeans. My father thought that due to security reasons I won't be allowed to enter inside. But suddenly , a senior officer came to our car and told us that it's a lifetime opportunity to meet the entire cricket team and I should also come with them. :D
So finally, I entered the stadium through its VIP Gate along with the Governor and Staff.
The entire Indian Cricket Team was already sitting there…
(Here are some pics)
Getting Autograph from Gautam Gambhir. See how badly I was dressed :D
Gambhir said something to me but I was fcukin’ nervous :D
Yuvvraj Singh called me “Idhar aa bachhe” (come here kid) in his usual way.. I got scared and went away :D
Then I met The Master Blaster <3
He checked the pen that I gave him. It was a Pilot pen (Sachin sir is the Brand Ambassador of Reynolds pen) :D
I forgot to change the page of the register and he signed on the same page where Gautam Gambhir did :p
That Social Studies register is safely kept in my Almirah :D
I just took only two autographs and went on to sit beside Virat Kohli in the second row :D
He was 19 or 20 years old then.. and I didn't know who he was.. he was wearing a blue T-shirt.
Can you see him? He is just sitting behind Yuvvraj Singh in the above pic (He changed his seat :p )
(I'm sitting in the second row)
*All the photographs were clicked by my Father* :)
While coming out of the Stadium I spotted Srishanth behind me. I was his huge fan. I requested him for one pic and he happily agreed :)
Next in July 2013,
At Air force club , Delhi.
We were at a Wedding Ceremony and Gautam Gambhir was also one of the guest.
I spotted him while he was walking alone towards the exit gate..
I approached him and we had a conversation for few minutes. While he was leaving we clicked a picture together..
Yeah I was short then :p
(Me and my sister with Gautam Gambhir)
That's all folks. I have few more pics which I will upload later.
All these Celebrities are so simple , just like each one of us. They are just the Master of their Field/Work. That's what make all the difference..
About me-
Currently I'm doing Engineering, My father wanted me to become a Cricketer. Since, I was a good player.
I was selected for Under-14 inter-state Cricket Tournament organised by my cricket academy and DDCA.
I played cricket till class 10th.
Then I took Science in class 11th (since I was good in Science and Maths only) and the rest is history…
Recently, I've started playing cricket again, just to keep myself fit Physically and Mentally.
I Don't know what I'll be doing in Future.
I'm just Doing my best and Hoping for the best…
_/\_
Adi
PS: Dear Readers, i wrote this answer on Quora last year and now i'm beginning this writing journey on my personal blog with this Article. I hope you all will like it. :)
Thank you!
EDIT:
I'm adding few more pictures below..
Robin Uthappa
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