Journalism of Courage
Sachin is in Mussoorie with wife Anjali, who left kids home due to extreme cold here.
Tendulkar headed to the 'queen of hills' after announcing retirement from ODIs, and did the same after he bid adieu to the game of cricket.
The little master gets to spend a lot of time in peace here as the fans don't trouble him.
Locals make a beeline for the shop when Sachin is in town, hoping to be clicked with their hero. There is only one condition though, Sachin does not want to be photographed while eating.
Sachin has been a frequent visitor to Mussoorie, where he stays at his friend Sanjay Narang's residence which is near the shop.
Holidaying in the hill station of Mussoorie, legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar spent about half-an-hour at his preferred food stall in the town, the quaint Tip Top Shop in Lal Tibba, on Thursday morning. The highest point in Mussoorie, this area is known locally as "Char Dukan" as there are just four shops here. (Photo: Virendra Negi)
Vipin Prakash had already made arrangements to serve the favourite food items of his must illustrious customer. "Nepalese Noodles is his favourite. But this time he demanded Bun Makkhan and Masala tea," said Prakash, who has been serving the famour Mumbaikar for the past three years. Tendulkar and friends spent half-an-hour at the stall. (Photo: Virendra Negi)
There are several photographs of Sachin in his shop. "Sachin was curious about my Masala tea recipe. I told him it had fresh ginger, honey and lemon. He appreciated my tea," he added. (Photo: Virendra Negi)
"He is a very simple man despite being a big personality. He enters my shop and looks at all items displayed like any other customer," Vipin added. (Photo: Virendra Negi)
Tendulkar, who reached the hill station in Uttarakhand days after his retirement, is expected to spend five days here this time. (Photo: Virendra Negi)
