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Garfield Sobers and Anju Mahendru: A Cricket-Bollywood Romance
✍️ Free Press Journal
🗓 26 Jul 2026, 10:06 AM
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Legendary West Indian cricketer Garfield Sobers was once romantically linked to Bollywood actress Anju Mahendru, a relationship that intertwined the worlds of cricket and cinema.
Garfield Sobers, regarded as one of cricket’s greatest all-rounders, made his mark in the 1960s and 70s with record-breaking performances.
Anju Mahendru, a prominent actress in Hindi cinema, gained acclaim for her roles in the 1970s and 80s.
Their romance, though largely off‑stage, blended the glamour of Bollywood with the sporting prestige of cricket, creating a unique celebrity narrative.
Despite the public interest, the couple’s relationship remains largely undocumented and is often overlooked in both sports and film histories.
Anju Mahendru, a prominent actress in Hindi cinema, gained acclaim for her roles in the 1970s and 80s.
Their romance, though largely off‑stage, blended the glamour of Bollywood with the sporting prestige of cricket, creating a unique celebrity narrative.
Despite the public interest, the couple’s relationship remains largely undocumented and is often overlooked in both sports and film histories.