Ranveer Singh reveals he took up an ad film in 2007 only because MS Dhoni featured in it

MS Dhoni’s retirement has certainly made everyone nostalgic. Some unheard stories are doing rounds on social media since Saturday evening while many are paying special tributes to the veteran cricketer for his contribution to Indian cricket. Bollywood actors are no different as they too lauded Dhoni for his successful career. However, Ranveer Singh revealed a different connection with him posting one of his oldest photos.

The superstar actor is well known for his love for cricket apart from his exceptional roles on the silver screen. He was also seen at the stadium in England for the marquee game between India and Pakistan and also spent some time with the cricketers on the field after the match.

Coming back to his latest post, Ranveer Singh posted 13 years older picture with MS Dhoni when the duo was supposed to work together for an ad film. Captioning the photo, the actor revealed that he took up the ad only because MS Dhoni was featuring in it. He was an assistant director and also stated that he was overworked and underpaid during that period.

I was completely awestruck to meet MS Dhoni, says Ranveer Singh

Recalling his first meeting with MS Dhoni, Ranveer also stated that he was just hoping that he gets to meet the former once somehow. And when it actually happened, the actor remembers how humble and down to earth the then India skipper was. The Instagram post was completely dedicated to MS Dhoni and Ranveer termed him as one of the greatest sportsmen to have ever lived.

“This little gem of a photo is one of my prized possessions. It was taken around the year 2007/08 at ND Studio in Karjat. I was about 22 years old, working as an assistant director. I took up this particular job only because the ad film featured the one & only MS Dhoni. I was overworked and underpaid, but I didn’t care- I just wanted to be in His presence.

“I was even injured at the time, but I worked through the pain in the hope that as a reward for my sincere efforts, I would be granted a chance to briefly meet MSD and maybe get a photo with him. When I finally met him, I was completely awestruck. He was so humble, so down-to-earth, full of grace and exuded an unmistakable aura of kindness. My love, respect and reverence for him grew even stronger.

“After I did my first movie, Sapna (who was our common hairstylist at the time) called me one day and said ‘hey I know you’re a massive MSD fan, he’s shooting at Mehboob studio, come & meet him if you’d like’. Man-oh-man! I just dropped everything and rushed to the studio to meet him! He was jovial and warm and praised my performance in BBB. We hung out, I had my cap and jersey signed by him, like a true fanboy. That day, I felt like I was walking on the clouds!

“Since then, every time that I have the good fortune of meeting him, I am left energised and enthused, as if a big brother has blessed me with energy and motivation to go out and be the best that I can be. MSD is one of the greatest sportsmen to have ever lived. I’m lucky to have witnessed his playing career in my lifetime. A paragon of excellence. An icon of the sport. My hero forever. Thank you Mahi Bhai for bringing glory to our great nation and filling a billion hearts with pride,” the Instagram post read.

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This little gem of a photo is one of my prized possessions. It was taken around the year 2007/08 at ND Studio in Karjat. I was about 22 years old, working as an assistant director. I took up this particular job only because the ad film featured the one & only MS Dhoni. I was overworked and underpaid, but I didn’t care- I just wanted to be in His presence. I was even injured at the time, but I worked through the pain in the hope that as a reward for my sincere efforts, I would be granted a chance to briefly meet MSD and maybe get a photo with him. When I finally met him, I was completely awestruck. He was so humble, so down-to-earth, full of grace and exuded an unmistakable aura of kindness. My love, respect and reverence for him grew even stronger. After I did my first movie, Sapna (who was our common hairstylist at the time) called me one day and said ‘hey I know you’re a massive MSD fan, he’s shooting at Mehboob studio, come & meet him if you’d like’. Man-oh-man! I just dropped everything and rushed to the studio to meet him! He was jovial and warm and praised my performance in BBB. We hung out, I had my cap and jersey signed by him, like a true fanboy. That day, I felt like I was walking on the clouds! Since then, every time that I have the good fortune of meeting him, I am left energised and enthused, as if a big brother has blessed me with energy and motivation to go out and be the best that I can be. 🙏🏽 MSD is one of the greatest sportsmen to have ever lived. I’m lucky to have witnessed his playing career in my lifetime. A paragon of excellence. An icon of the sport. My hero forever. 🌟 Thank you Mahi Bhai for bringing glory to our great nation and filling a billion hearts with pride. 🇮🇳 #MSD the #GOAT 🐐

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