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Sudhir Kumar Chaudhary (Tendulkar's Fan) Biography: Age, Career, Fan-fi

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 15, 2026 • 3 min read

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Date of birth20 February 1981

BirthplaceMuzaffarpur, Bihar

ProfessionCricket fan / supporter

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyTwo brothers and one sister

Sudhir Kumar Chaudhary (Tendulkar's Fan) Biography

Sudhir Kumar Chaudhary, known widely as a devoted supporter of Sachin Tendulkar and the Indian cricket team, rose from modest beginnings in Muzaffarpur, B­

Early life and background

Sudhir Kumar Chaudhary was born on 20 February 1981 in Muzaffarpur, Bihar. Raised in a semi-rural setting and from a family with limited means, he developed an early fascination with cricket. He became a passionate follower of Sachin Tendulkar and the Indian national team from the age of six, and that devotion would shape the course of his adult life.

Career

Sudhir’s life as a full-time fan began after a turning point in 2002 when a memorable innings by Sachin Tendulkar left a lasting impression on him. The following year he undertook a remarkable journey, cycling roughly 1,700 kilometres from Muzaffarpur to Mumbai with the aim of meeting Tendulkar during a tri-series. That single-minded commitment set the tone for many of his later actions.

He has repeatedly crossed boundaries—both geographic and personal—in order to support the team. Sudhir has abandoned multiple jobs to follow India on tour, including positions at Sudha Dairy and later as a Shiksha Mitra, choices he made so he could travel with the team and attend international fixtures. On one occasion he cycled to Pakistan to be present when India toured there, staying with a well-known Pakistani fan during that trip.

Public profile

Sudhir became known for dramatic, highly visible demonstrations of fandom. He has run onto fields to reach Sachin Tendulkar during matches on more than one occasion. In Cuttack and later in Hyderabad he breached stadium perimeters to show his support, acts that led to confrontations with police and, at times, physical harm. Tendulkar intervened personally on at least one occasion to prevent him from being mistreated, and invited Sudhir into the dressing room when India won the 2011 Cricket World Cup so he could join the celebrations and lift the trophy.

His public persona includes several distinctive traits. Sudhir paints his body ahead of matches and spends the night awake to keep the paint intact. He carries and blows a conch to herald the arrival of the Indian team. When Tendulkar was still an active player, Sudhir painted “Tendulkar” on his body; following Tendulkar’s retirement, he changed that inscription to “Miss U Tendulkar.” He also maintains a ritual of delivering 1,000 litchis every year to Tendulkar’s house, a gesture linked to the fruit’s abundance near his hometown; in return, Tendulkar has helped by sponsoring his travel to India matches.

Sudhir’s zeal has sometimes had legal and financial consequences. He was once detained and beaten after entering a practice area, and on another trip his paintbox was seized by New Zealand airport security because liquids were not permitted; that incident resulted in a fine.

Personal life

Sudhir is unmarried and has stated that he chose not to marry so he could continue to follow India’s matches wherever they are played. He is known by the nickname Sudya and also uses the surname Gautam. He stands about 162 centimetres tall, weighs around 60 kilograms, and has black hair and black eyes. His hobbies are centered on watching and playing cricket. Sudhir completed a graduation-level education.

Latest updates

Even after Tendulkar’s retirement, Sudhir continues to be an outspoken, visible presence at Indian matches and at events tied to Tendulkar. He remains aligned with Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League, a team he supports because of Tendulkar’s association with it. His pattern of travel, public displays, and personal sacrifices continue to mark him as one of India’s most recognizable cricket supporters.

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Recent Work

Annual delivery of litchis to Sachin Tendulkar

Each year Sudhir travels to Mumbai to deliver 1,000 litchis to Tendulkar's house and attends India matches with Tendulkar's support for travel.

Supporter appearance at 2011 Cricket World Cup celebration

Invited into the dressing room by Sachin Tendulkar to join the team celebration and lift the World Cup trophy.

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Career Highlights

  1. Cycled approximately 1,700 km from Muzaffarpur to Mumbai in 2003 to see Sachin Tendulkar
  2. Invited into dressing room to celebrate India’s 2011 World Cup win
  3. Quit multiple jobs to follow the Indian cricket team internationally
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