Shah Rukh Khan launches Sania Mirza's autobiography
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan on Wednesday launched the autobiography of tennis star Sania Mirza titled 'Ace Against Odds' at the Taj Falaknuma Palace in Hyderabad. (Photo: Pavan Kumar/DC)
Both SRK and Sania were all smiles during the event. (Photo: Pavan Kumar/DC)
"Genuinely, I feel that the more love we show to our girls the more love we show to our women and the more love and respect we show to our ladies. Believe me, we will have many more achievements which are world class like Sania's," the 50-year-old actor told reporters. (Photo: Pavan Kumar/DC)
"I have a lot of respect. I am telling you there are no bigger achievers than women in this world," the ‘Dilwale’ star said. (Photo: Pavan Kumar/DC)
"She (Sania) is the 'rani' of racket'. Sania has done more than anyone else to make our country proud. (Photo: Pavan Kumar/DC)
“We would remember people like PT Usha, Mary Kom and Sania Mirza who have led the way for lots of boys and girls to take up sports as a professional career and make our country even prouder," Shah Rukh added. (Photo: Pavan Kumar/DC)
"I couldn't have thought of a better person to do it (the launch). All I had to do is, just say can you (SRK) please come and unveil this very special thing for me. That's all I had to say and he is here," Sania said. (Photo: Pavan Kumar/DC)
"By the grace of god, I had a long entertaining career on and off the court. I am glad I am able to present it," she added. (Photo: Pavan Kumar/DC)
The book captures Sania's journey of becoming World's No 1 player in women's doubles and the difficulties and challenges faced by her in making her dream come true. (Photo: Pavan Kumar/DC)
Published by Harper Collins, the book is available on stands in all major bookstores across the country. (Photo: Pavan Kumar/DC)