A video of former India cricket captain M S Dhoni and his wife Sakshi doing a traditional Garhwali dance went viral recently, capturing hearts with a unique and wonderful moment. The cricket icon was seen in the video completely engrossed in the dance’s beat, relishing the time spent with his family.
Fans were particularly moved by the sight of Dhoni, who is known for his calm and composed demeanour on the cricket field, showing a different, more spontaneous side of himself. Many on social media celebrated his willingness to embrace the cultural traditions of Uttarakhand as he effortlessly connected with the locals and shared a genuine moment of joy.
Watch the viral video:
MS Dhoni Dancing on Pahadi Song ❤️
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The video went viral, with more than 37,000 views, and people took to the comments section to share their views on it.
One fan wrote, “MS is enjoying his retirement life like everyone wished to have. He played , conquered , ritred and enjoying happy time with family. This is what every common indian wish to have and experience. Bro is living Millions of people dream. Lucky man.”
Another X user commented, “MS Dhoni and Sakshi dancing to a Garhwali song in Rishikesh – such a beautiful moment!”
A third user wrote, “Is aadmi ne apna presence itna serious or mature bana liya tha ki ab fun bhi karta hai toh believe nahi hota.”
Despite his generally reserved demeanour, Dhoni is able to draw in a sizable fan base that follows every facet of his life, including his personal life and cricket career. He had previously gained widespread popularity outside of cricket. He made headlines recently when he amazed spectators during a friendly game by displaying his skill with a tennis racket.