Sachin Tendulkar felicitates writer, historian, theatre personality and social activist Babasaheb Purandare on the eve of his 95th birthday in Vile Parle. PIC/SHADAB KHAN

Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar has lauded historian Balwant Moreshwar alias Babasaheb Purandare for his works on Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Purandare, known for his various works including books and a play "Janata Raja" on Shivaji, turned 95 on July 29.