Jaideep Ahlawat reacts with disbelief after Sachin Tendulkar praises his work: 'Kahi main sapna...'

The world of cricket and cinema collided as the God of cricket, Sachin Tendulkar, praised actor Jaideep Ahlawat's work, specifically his acclaimed performance in the web series 'Paatal Lok'.During a Reddit Ask Me Anything (AMA) session, the master blaster responded to a fan's question about the actor.

His heartfelt endorsement has left Ahlawat in a state of disbelief, highlighting the immense respect shared between the two icons.

Sachin Tendulkar's high praise for Hathiram

When a user asked Tendulkar what he thought of Jaideep Ahlawat's work, the cricket icon did not hold back. He responded, "He is a fantastic actor, and I love his work. Hathiram in Paatal Lok was amazing."Soon, the actor, clearly overwhelmed by the praise, shared a screenshot of the exchange on his Instagram stories, writing, "Kahin main sapna to nahi dekh raha (Am I dreaming?) Thank you, Sachin Tendulkar."

More about 'Paatal Lok'

'Paatal Lok', created by Sudip Sharma, is a neo-noir crime thriller that first captivated audiences in 2020. The series is loosely based on Tarun Tejpal's novel 'The Story of My Assassins' and follows Jaideep Ahlawat's character, Hathiram, a down-on-his-luck police inspector who stumbles upon a high-profile case that changes his life.The show received critical acclaim for its gritty storyline and compelling performances. The second season, which aired earlier this year and explored political turmoil in Nagaland, continued this success.

More about Sachin's Reddit AMA

In the same Reddit AMA, Tendulkar also mentioned some of the movies he has recently enjoyed. He said, "I watch them as and when I get time. The recent ones I have enjoyed are 3BHK and Ata Thambaycha Naay!"Soon, the film team of the Tamil movie '3BHK' thanked the cricketer for this appreciation. Director Sri Ganesh expressed his gratitude and happiness on his X handle. He wrote, "Thank you very much, Sachin Tendulkar sir. You are our childhood hero. This means a lot to our film."