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Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
On his 12th death anniversary, Ranchi remembers the man who taught MS Dhoni 'iconic helicopter shot'
MS Dhoni (IANS Photo) The helicopter shot, now synonymous with MS Dhoni 's batting style, originated on the local grounds of Ranchi, where it was first mastered by Santosh Lal, known as Bunty. Ranchi paid tribute to this unsung hero on his 12th death anniversary on Thursday, remembering the man who taught this iconic shot to his childhood friend Dhoni . Santosh Lal passed away on July 17, 2013, at age 29, but his contribution to Indian cricket lives on through this innovative shot. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Bunty taught Dhoni the technique of powerfully whipping the ball using wrist movement, a shot absent from traditional coaching manuals. The biographical film "MS Dhoni: The Untold Story" depicted this moment, showing Santosh teaching the shot to Dhoni in exchange for a samosa. Dhoni has openly credited Bunty in various interviews, stating that this signature shot might not have been part of his repertoire without him. Santosh had a notable domestic cricket career, despite never playing for India. He played eight first-class matches, 16 List A games, and six T20 matches for Jharkhand, with his final game in March 2010. Poll Which of the following do you think best describes Santosh Lal's legacy? A mentor to future stars An unsung hero A pioneer of innovative techniques A local legend "In those days, both boys were stars in Ranchi's cricket circuit," Chanchal Bhattacharya, who coached both players, told IANS. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Searching For Trusted Swing Trades Backed By Professionals Teji Mandi Buy Now Undo Santosh initially gained recognition in tennis-ball cricket before earning a direct spot in the state Ranji team after scoring 106 runs in an East Zone inter-university match. Fans commemorated his death anniversary on social media with messages of remembrance. "You left too soon… but left behind something that made cricket richer. There will never be another like you. Salute," wrote one fan on social media. While the helicopter shot became a signature move in Dhoni's international career, in Ranchi it remains known as Bunty's shot. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Mint
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Sidharth Malhotra, Kiara Advani become parents, welcome baby girl; fans say ‘all students now girls' parents'
The adorable couple of the Bollywood, Siddharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani, were blessed with a baby girl earlier this week. The duo took to Instagram to officially announce the same today. Congratulatory messages have started to pour in, with fans saying that all students are now girls' parents. 'Our hearts are full and our world forever changed. We are blessed with a baby girl,' both captioned the post. One of the fans said, 'Congrats u both. enjoy ur parenthood with blessing. blessed ur cutie pie.' Another commented, 'May your baby be blessed and always be happy.' A third remarked, 'We got another pretty little baby.' 'It looks like Captain Vikram Batra family completed', 'Waited for so long', "All students are now girls' parents' were some other reactions. They declared their pregnancy on social media in February 2025. At the time, they shared a heartfelt post to announce the news to their followers. Kiara and Sidharth began their romance while working on their 2021 film, Shershaah. The couple kept their relationship under wraps until their dreamy wedding in 2023. The duo tied the knot on February 7, 2023, in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. Kiara was born as Alia Advani in Mumbai in 1991. She began her acting career with the 2014 film Fugly but rose to fame with hits like MS Dhoni: The Untold Story, Kabir Singh, and Shershaah. Known for her elegance and strong screen presence, Kiara comes from a well-connected Sindhi family with diverse roots, including British and Spanish ancestry. She studied mass communication at Jai Hind College and is also related to veteran actor Ashok Kumar. Sidharth was born in 1985 in Delhi to a Punjabi family. He started as a model and even assisted Karan Johar as an assistant director on My Name Is Khan before making his acting debut with Student of the Year in 2012. Sidharth has since starred in films like Ek Villain, Kapoor & Sons, and Shershaah, gaining recognition for both romantic and action roles. Unlike Kiara, he comes from a middle-class background, with his father serving in the Merchant Navy.
India Today
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Fact Check: Neither was Dhoni's biopic re-released, nor did a mishap occur!
Former Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni turned 44 on July 7. And as social media celebrated the ex-skipper's birthday, some also claimed that two people died during a screening of his 2016 biopic 'MS Dhoni: The Untold Story'. advertisementPeople shared an NDTV graphic that said: '2 Dead, 5 Injured, Tragedy Strikes during the screening of the re-released biopic 'MS Dhoni: The Untold Story'.' Those sharing it also used hashtags like 'Arrest Dhoni' on Facebook and X. India Today Fact Check found that the viral screenshot is fake. NDTV reported no such thing. Dhoni's biopic was re-released in 2024, not recently. And no mishap took place at a screening at the Probe If two persons were killed during the purported screening of the MS Dhoni biopic, it would've been covered by multiple news organisations. However, we couldn't find any such incident the Sushant Singh Rajput-starrer "MS Dhoni: The Untold Story" was re-released last year in July. We found no news report stating that the biopic had hit the cinemas again also found that NDTV did not publish any such breaking news. Apart from this, we noticed that the fonts in NDTV's "breaking news" template differ from those in the viral image. India Today also reached out to NDTV for clarification. The story will be updated as and when we receive a we can conclude that the viral claim is untrue.- EndsTrending Reel Want to send us something for verification? Please share it on our at 73 7000 7000 You can also send us an email at factcheck@
India.com
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
This 3 hour 7 minute film changed the lives of three actors, one was a background dancer, was banned in Pakistan, film is…, lead actors are…
From Sachin Tendulkar, Md. Azharuddin to Captain Cool Mahendra Singh Dhoni, biographies of many cricketers have been shown on the big screen so far. One of these was a huge hit at the box office, while three new stars were seen in the film. We are talking about 'MS Dhoni: The Untold Story', made on the life of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, released in 2016. Late actor Sushant Singh Rajput was seen in the biopic of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, famous as Captain Cool, and the audience liked this film very much. Today, Sushant Singh Rajput is not in this world, but he still lives in the hearts of his fans, and one of his most liked films is 'MS Dhoni The Untold Story', which is still liked a lot. The struggle story of MS Dhoni This film shows the story of the struggle of former Indian cricket team captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and winning the World Cup in 2011, and Sushant Singh Rajput played the iconic role of Captain Cool in the film. Disha Patani and Kiara Advani were also seen in the film with him. While Kiara played the role of MS Dhoni's real-life wife, Sakshi Singh Dhoni, Disha Patani was seen in the role of his ex-girlfriend Priyanka Jha. Background dancer's luck shines Released in 2016, this film was released on 1000 screens. It was released in India as well as internationally in America, Canada, the UK, South Asia, South Africa, and Europe, but this film was not released in Pakistan. Made in a budget of 104 crores, MS Dhoni: The Untold Story was a huge hit at the box office and did a business of more than 2015 crores. This collection was even more surprising because Sushant Singh Rajput, who entered the film world from TV, was in the lead role in it; he used to be a background dancer too. Sushant Singh Rajput's death Sushant Singh Rajput was born on 21 January 1986 in Patna and started his career as a background dancer. After this, he worked in TV serials and became famous in every household by playing the character of Manav in 'Pavitra Rishta'. He entered the film world with 'Kai Po Che' in 2013 and shone with his first film itself. In this film, actors like Rajkumar Rao and Amit Sadh were in the lead role with him. After this, he appeared in films like Shuddh Desi Romance, PK, and Detective Byomkesh Bakshi. But the success of MS Dhoni: The Untold Story brought him to a different level. On June 14, 2021, Sushant Singh Rajput was found dead in his Mumbai apartment, which shocked his fans.
Pink Villa
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Disha Patani wears mini frill dress worth Rs 6,866 on a lunch date with BFF, looks hot
Disha Patani, who has worked in movies like MS Dhoni: The Untold Story, Baaghi 2, Bharat, and others, often steals the limelight for her public appearances in B-Town. She has been serving goals for summer fashion and her latest outing is proof of it. Disha's Rs 7k frill short dress says it all. Disha Patani Steps Out In Mumbai Disha Patani recently stepped out for a casual outing in Mumbai. The Kanguva actress was spotted outside a restaurant in the city. Disha opted for a mint green printed dress with frills over it. She paired her look with a handbag and heels. The actress kept her hair open for the night. Disha opted for a minimal make up look for the outing. She flashed a million dollar smile during her latest public appearance. Disha was accompanied by her BFF, actress Mouni Roy. Mouni also looked stunning in a blue flowy strapless dress. She also had an open hair look for the night. Both of the actresses were clicked by the paparazzi outside the eatery as they made their way to their car. Disha Patani Wore a Rs 7k Dress; Rs 10k Heels For The Outing Reportedly, Disha Patani's Match Maker Criss-Cross Back Frill Trim dress is priced at USD 79.99 which is approximately Rs 6,866. Well, not just her outfit, her heels also deserve special mention. The price of her branded heels is Rs 9,999. Disha Patani's Work Front Actress Disha Patani was last seen in Tamil actor Suriya's 2024 movie, Kanguva. Disha is now gearing up for Ahmed Khan's directorial venture, Welcome To The Jungle. The upcoming comedy movie is headlined by Akshay Kumar. Her other movies include Malang, Radhe, Yodha, Kalki 2898 AD, and Ek Villain Returns. Disha made her acting debut in Bollywood with Sushant Singh Rajput-starrer MS Dhoni: The Untold Story in 2016. She played the role of Priyanka Jha, Mahi's former girlfriend in it. The actress has also appeared in Chinese movie, Kung Fu Yoga (2017). Coming back to her cute dress, did you like what she wore? Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates.
