On the occasion of completing 50 Golden years in acting profession, veteran actor Sachin Pilgaonkar has summarized his experiences in words, in his book suitably titled ‘Hach Maza Marg’. It may be recalled that 50 years ago, this versatile actor had made his debut as a child actor, through a Marathi film ‘Ha Maza Marg Ekala’. The book was launched by World’s Greatest Cricketer, Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar. The highlight of the event was the grand presence of Bollywood’s Shahenshah Amitabh Bachchan. The e-book was released by the famous singer Sonu Nigam.

‘Suvarna Sachin’, programme organised by Zee Marathi on September 5 at Bhaidas Auditorium, Vile Parle,Mumbai, on the occasion, was a grand tribute to the ever green superstar of Marathi Cinema. The event was supported by the entire fraternity, which has worked with Sachin Pilgaonkar over the years. Prominent among them, who were present on the occasion were Ramesh Sippy, Govind Nihlani, Bappi Lahiri, Rajkumar Badjatya, Jacky Shroff, Kanwaljeet, Singer Shailendra Singh, Sulochanadidi, Ashok Saraf, Nivedita Saraf, Suresh Wadkar, Ashutosh Rana, Renuka Shahane, Mahesh Manjarekar, Sachin Khedekar, Sudesh Bhonsale, Reema, Kiran Shantaram, Mrunal Kulkarni and Varsha Usgaonkar .

While speaking on the occasion, Sachin Tendulkar, the king of centuries said, “Sachinji has been enthralling audience for 50 years with his multifaceted talents.” Giving an analogy from cricket he said, “When a batsman has scored 50 runs, the journey to 100 becomes very exciting. The batsman starts predicting the balls, and is only focused towards getting that century. Sachinji has completed 50 glorious years and now the journey ahead is going to be even more rewarding. So I wish him for the best centuries.”

Sachin Pilgaonkar, ha mazha margMr. Amitabh Bachchan said, “Indian Cinema had completed its 100 glorious years and Sachin has completed his 50 magnificent years in it. Which implies that Sachin has been part of half of this journey, this itself is a great achievement and I wish him on behalf of millions of viewers a very best for this grand journey ahead.” Mr. Big B continued his non stop praise for the actor, “He is like my younger brother and I always cherish, when I see him in mounting and rising in every level.”

On this occasion, Mr.Ramesh Sippy, applauded Sachin with a special uncut scene of Sholey. He said, “Sachin is an actor above all things. His style marks a sensitivity that is best reflected through his acting and treatment of films. He is one of those sensitive people, whose work is laced with the emotion and passion. He is a keen observer of the human relationships and his films and entire work reflects the same. He is no doubt one of the most versatile actors of the Indian Film Industry.”

Sachin Pilgaonkar was overwhelmed with this praise showered upon him and moved to tears. In an emotional speech, he said, “This is a golden day of my life. I am dedicating my journey of 50 years to you. Now, my life ahead will be a new chapter for me, of new experiences and new learning . I want to be attached to the camera, till the last moment of my life.”