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| Anjali Tendulkar | |
|---|---|
| Name | Anjali Tendulkar |
| Birth date | 1956 |
| Birth place | Bombay, Bombay State, India |
| Occupation | Social worker, philanthropist |
| Spouse | Sachin Tendulkar |
| Children | Sara Tendulkar, Arjun Tendulkar |
Anjali Tendulkar
Anjali Tendulkar is an Indian social worker and philanthropist noted for her involvement in health and child welfare initiatives and for her association with prominent figures in sports and public life. She is widely recognized through her long-term marriage to cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and for her low-profile yet influential presence in charitable circles, civic institutions, and public events in Mumbai and broader Maharashtra. Her activities intersect with medical, educational, and cultural organizations, often involving collaboration with hospitals, foundations, and civic bodies.
Born in Bombay, Anjali Tendulkar completed her schooling in Mumbai before pursuing higher studies in medicine, graduating as a physician from a medical college in Maharashtra, where she trained alongside contemporaries affiliated with institutions such as King Edward Memorial Hospital, Breach Candy Hospital, Grant Medical College, B. J. Medical College and peers from campuses linked to University of Mumbai. Her formative years included interactions with regional cultural organizations and civic groups in Mumbai and Maharashtra, and she developed early ties with medical practitioners associated with Sion Hospital, Tata Memorial Hospital, and specialist units connected to All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi and Christian Medical College Vellore through conferences and postgraduate seminars. During medical training she engaged with student bodies and alumni networks that maintained links to national health initiatives and conferences hosted by entities similar to Indian Medical Association and Medical Council of India.
Anjali married Sachin Tendulkar, a cricketer who represented India national cricket team and played in competitions such as the ICC Cricket World Cup, Board of Control for Cricket in India, Indian Premier League, and domestic tournaments like the Ranji Trophy, forging connections with teammates and contemporaries including Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev, Rahul Dravid, Sourav Ganguly, and VVS Laxman. The couple's family includes daughter Sara Tendulkar and son Arjun Tendulkar, whose involvement with sports and public life has brought them into contact with institutions such as Maharashtra Cricket Association, Mumbai Cricket Association, and international academies like Marylebone Cricket Club and Berkshire Cricket. Their family events have been covered by media organizations including The Times of India, Hindustan Times, The Indian Express, BBC News, and ESPNcricinfo, and have occasioned appearances at ceremonies hosted by entities such as the Padma Awards committees, city civic bodies like the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, and philanthropic forums associated with trusts and foundations.
Anjali has focused on health-related philanthropy, supporting hospitals and NGOs linked to maternal and child welfare, rehabilitation, and community health, collaborating with organizations comparable to Tata Trusts, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Smile Foundation, CRY (Child Rights and You), and regional groups operating in Maharashtra such as Friends of Thalassemia and clinics associated with KEM Hospital Research Centre. Her work involves partnerships with charitable wings of sports institutions, public health campaigns in cooperation with ministries like the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (India), and outreach through education initiatives collaborating with schools tied to National Council of Educational Research and Training and vocational programs run by civic bodies like the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. She has participated in fundraising and awareness events alongside figures from the worlds of film and entertainment such as Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai, Priyanka Chopra, and Rishi Kapoor, and with sports personalities including MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Anil Kumble, and Rahul Dravid to support campaigns addressing child health, disaster relief, and veteran care, often engaging corporate partners similar to Reliance Industries, Tata Group, and Aditya Birla Group.
Known for maintaining a relatively private public profile, Anjali has still participated in public functions, award ceremonies, and institutional inaugurations reported by media outlets like NDTV, Zee News, CNN-News18, Hindustan Times, and broadcast shows on Doordarshan. She has appeared at philanthropic galas and charity matches associated with cricketing institutions including Marylebone Cricket Club, Board of Control for Cricket in India, and celebrity events linked to productions and festivals such as the Mumbai Film Festival and initiatives by cultural organizations like Sangeet Natak Akademi. Coverage often situates her alongside civic leaders from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, sports administrators from the Cricket Advisory Committee, and luminaries from cinema and business, with interviews and profiles featuring in publications like Vogue India, Filmfare, The Guardian, and Forbes India.
Anjali's interests reportedly include family welfare, community health advocacy, and support for arts and education institutions, associating her with cultural centers and trusts such as National Centre for the Performing Arts, Mumbai, Jnanpith, and regional NGOs active in Maharashtra and Goa. In later years she has been seen at events connected to veteran health programs, alumni meets at medical colleges like Grant Medical College, and trustee meetings for charitable foundations drawing participation from personalities tied to Olympic Gold Quest, Sachin Tendulkar Foundation, and other legacy projects. Her engagements continue to bridge healthcare, sports, and cultural institutions, with appearances alongside figures from international philanthropic networks and Indian public life.
Category:Living people Category:Indian philanthropists Category:People from Mumbai