ICC Hall of Famer Sachin Tendulkar celebrated launch of Fit India movement by doing what he does best, playing cricket. Master Blaster was spotted playing cricket with celebrities Abhishek Bachchan and Varun Dhawan along with or crew members while shooting. Speaking at Indira Gandhi Stadium in Delhi, Prime Minister urged all to make it a mass movement similar to that of Swaach Bharat Mission. At a colorful ceremony, which included a presentation of India's indigeus martial art forms, dances and sports, Prime Minister said that techlogy has contributed to a sedentary lifestyle but fitness has been an integral part of India's culture. He said that initiative is need of hour and will take country towards a healthier future.

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Master Blaster enjoys game with celebrities

On eve of launch of Fit India movement, Sachin Tendulkar marked celebrations by playing a game of cricket with Jr Bachchan and Varun Dhawan while he was shooting. In a video posted by Sachin Tendulkar, Master Blaster can be seen attempting a few shots as Indian actor Varun Dhawan bowls to legend. Tendulkar is also seen having a try with ball, as he is seen bowling. An energetic Sachin Tendulkar can be heard helping bowlers with suggestions of how and where to bowl. Both Varun Dhawan and Abhishek Bachchan can be seen hugging Sachin Tendulkar at end of play. Here's video posted by Sachin Tendulkar:

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PM Modi's mess in 'Fit India Movement' launch:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched 'Fit India Movement' and said that health consciousness is key to good health. Meanwhile, launch was also attended by Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju and this year's National Sports Awards winners among ors. "We will take this movement to new heights with cooperation of my fellow Indians. I am so glad that this movement is being launched on birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand, our hockey wizard," Rijiju said at launch.  Prime Minister congratulated winners of national sports awards and lauded India's sporting achievements. "Be it boxing, badminton, tennis or any sport, our athletes are giving new wings to our aspirations. ir medals are t just a result of ir hard work but also a reflection of a new India's confidence," he said

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PM Modi on 'Fitness apps'

Rebuking people who do t walk talk on fitness, PM Modi said that people claim t having sufficient time to focus on fitness. He added that people overeat while debating on dieting. He also shared sorry state of home gyms. He claimed that some people buy gadgets to help m become fit, but forget to use it. 

"Many of you are aware and alert. But in country, re are many who do t have time to focus on ir fitness. Some things have become a fashion statement. While dining with friends, some people eat more than required and debate about dieting. Such people talk about fitness in rhetoric and buy gadgets related to dieting. y keep such gadgets in hope of doing dieting. y also have home gyms. But y have to employ people to clean equipment as y do t use this equipment ever. Such people download fitness apps first. n y forget about se apps." he added.

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