’Please meet me once, Sachin’

While ailing teen pins hopes on hero's healing touch, 71-year-old's last wish is to meet Salman Khan

'Please meet me once, Sachin'

While ailing teen pins hopes on hero's healing touch, 71-year-old's last wish is to meet Salman Khan

Celebrities thrive on the affection and adulation they receive from their fans. While some hound the stars for an autograph, others seek a snapshot with the star that will adorn the trophy shelf in the house.

Shivam Purohit shows off his bat autographed by Sachin Tendulkar

However, there are some fans whose only wish in life is to be able to see u00a0their favourite celebrity in the flesh. MiD DAY found two ailing fans who desperately need a "healing touch" from their heroes.

Shivam Purohit (17), a resident of Borivli, is suffering from muscular dystrophy for the past one year. "I like cricket but I like Sachin the most.

You can say I watch cricket just for him. For past 12 years, I have been watching all the matches that Sachin has played," said Purohit, who became wheelchair-bound last year after completing his u00a0Plus Two.

Sachin, my hero

"At first, I want to thank him for everything that he has done for cricket and the nation. And my only question will be: where did he learn to play such wonderful cricket?
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Also, I want to wish him luck for the upcoming World Cup. I want him to win the cup for India and will also pray to god to help him complete one hundred ODI centuries," Purohit added.

Sachin's best innings

"I liked his innings when he hit a double ton in just 147 balls against South Africa, that was the most happiest moment of my life," added Purohit.

However, his mother Dhvani said, "Shivam loves cricket more than any other game.

We would have taken him to the stadium to see the upcoming World Cup matches, but he cannot sit for a long time. So we have dropped the plan.
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I know Sachin is very busy, but if he could spare some time for my son it will be the happiest moment of my ailing son's life."

What is Muscularu00a0Dystrophy?
Muscular dystrophy (MD) is a genetic disorder that weakens muscles. People with MD have incorrect or missing information in their genes, which prevents secretion of proteins needed for healthy muscles. Since MD is a genetic disease, people are born with the problem. It is not contagious.