Published 10:02 IST, August 17th 2020

Arjun Kapoor bids farewell to MS Dhoni, says 'The only man who left me star-struck'

Arjun Kapoor recently took to Instagram to praise Indian former captain, MS Dhoni, as he announced his retirement from International cricket.

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Arjun Kapoor recently took to Instagram to share a picture with Indian Cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni. In picture, duo is seen donning a wide smile as y pose for a picture. Arjun Kapoor also shared a heartfelt te. MS Dhoni recently anunced his retirement from international cricket. 

Arjun Kapoor mentioned how he has always felt star-struck by MS Dhoni. His te read, “re are stars, re are legends & n re is Mahendra Singh Dhoni. only man who left me star-struck on & off field. I don’t care much for taking pictures because it’s something that w happens ever so often to us with selfies & camera phones but this is one I cherish. Thank You for Memories @mahi7781.” In comment section, fans cherished good old memories of Captain Cool. 

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Ranveer Singh bids farewell to 'Mahi bhai'

Ranveer Singh posted three pictures with MS Dhoni and recalled first time he met him. In his post, Ranveer said that in 2007 - 08, he met MSD at ND Studio in Karjat where he was working as an assistant director. Revealing that he was overworked and underpaid in that job, Singh added that only reason he 'didn't care' was because he just wanted to be in 'His' (MSD) presence.

Calling picture from that day 'a little gem' and 'prized possessions', Padmaavat actor said that when he finally met Dhoni during ad-shoot, he was 'completely awestruck' to see 'humble, down-to-earth' nature of Indian Captain. He furr added that second time he met Indian Captain Cool was through Sapna (who was ir common hairstylist at time) and MSD had praised his performance in Band Baaja Baaraat. He said: "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 clouds!".

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Pouring his emotions out in post, Ranveer Singh added that MS Dhoni is his 'hero forever' and he feels lucky to have witnessed Indian skipper playing in his lifetime. "A paragon of excellence. An icon of sport. My hero forever. Thank you Mahi Bhai for bringing glory to our great nation and filling a billion hearts with pride," Ranveer said. 

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10:02 IST, August 17th 2020