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NDTV
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
'Some Like To Play With Fire': MS Dhoni's Humorous Marriage Advice Wins Internet, Video Viral
Former Indian cricketer MS Dhoni is known for his calmness on the cricket field, but those who have followed him for the last two decades know that he can be a jovial person when around his family and friends. A similar side of Dhoni was on display when he made an appearance at a wedding and raised a toast to the groom and bride, albeit in his own cheeky way. The now-viral video shows Dhoni offering humorous marital advice, which has attracted the internet's interest, with social media users amazed by his comedic timing. The Chennai Super Kings player was attending the wedding of Utkarsh Sanghvi and Dhvani Kanungo, where he took to the stage and shared relatable insights about marriage. "Marriage is a very good thing. You were the one in a hurry to do it. Some people like to play with fire. He's one of them," said Dhoni in Hindi. "Now Utkarsh also has this illusion. My answer is the same as always. Every husband here is in the same boat. It hardly matters whether you've won a World Cup or not. If your husband is angry, don't say anything in that moment. We cool down in 5 minutes. We know our power," he added. Concluding his message, Dhoni said: "Actually, these jokes - men laugh more. I don't know why. All the very best and congratulations." While stepping down the stage, the crowd, akin to any stadium across the world, started chanting "Dhoni! Dhoni!". Watch the viral video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Social Media Management Waale (@smmwaale) Also Read | US Startup Claims To Have Found New Way To Make 5,000-Kg Of Gold Every Year As of the last update, the video had garnered over 4.2 million views and hundreds of comments, with the majority in awe of Captain Cool's comedic avatar. "Is there anything which thala can't do," said one user while another added: "Captain Cool doing standup in his free time after retiring." A third commented: "THALA did graduation in marriage and love department." One of the greatest captains of the Indian cricket team, Dhoni, retired from international cricket in 2020 but has been playing for Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
News18
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
'Some People Like To Play With Fire': MS Dhoni's Cheeky Marriage Advice Goes Viral
Dhoni, while making an appearance at the wedding of Utkarsh Sanghvi and Dhvani Kanungo, offered some marital advice that quickly went viral on social media. Former Indian cricketer MS Dhoni, otherwise called 'Captain Cool', is generally known to be a very jovial person. True to his nature, the former Indian skipper was seen giving some marriage advice dosed with a splash of humour as he raised a toast to the groom at a wedding. Dhoni, while making an appearance at the wedding of Utkarsh Sanghvi and Dhvani Kanungo, offered some marital advice that quickly went viral on social media. The veteran Chennai Super Kings player took the stage and said, 'Marriage is a very good thing. You were the one in a hurry to do it." 'Some people like to play with fire. He is one of them… Now, Utkarsh is also under an illusion. My answer is the same as always," he further said, in a reference to his famous 'meri wali alag hai (My woman is different) line. 'Every husband here is in the same boat. It hardly matters whether you've won a World Cup or not," Dhoni added. Speaking to the bride, Dhoni said, 'If your husband is angry, don't say anything in that moment. We cool down in five minutes. We know our power." Concluding his speech, the former cricketer mentioned that men laugh at his jokes, while wishing the best to the newly married couple. While stepping down from the stage, the crowd started chanting, 'Dhoni! Dhoni!", just like a stadium match. The video received more than 4.2 million views on Instagram and 328,000 likes since it was uploaded. 'Stand-up comedians ki job ab khatre me (the jobs of stand-up comedians are in danger)," a user said in the comment section. 'And Dhoni Finishes off in Style," another person said. A third person wrote, 'THALA did graduation in marriage and love department." The legendary MS Dhoni continues to be one of the biggest draws in IPL despite having retired from international cricket for nearly five years now. His future though remains a hotly debated topic especially with his abilities hampered by a knee injury which has limited his mobility. view comments First Published: July 29, 2025, 23:36 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Indian Express
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
MS Dhoni turns ‘marriage counselor' at wedding, dispenses hilarious marital advice to the couple: ‘Doesn't matter if you've won the World Cup or not…'
Even after stepping away from international cricket years ago, MS Dhoni continues to capture the spotlight. Though he now only plays for a couple of months in the IPL, his charisma and legendary status still keep fans hooked. But this time, it wasn't his cricketing skills but his hilarious marital advice at a wedding that had everyone talking. A video of Dhoni at a wedding has gone viral, where he's seen offering cheeky life tips to groom Utkarsh Sanghvi in his signature cool style. The moment, light-hearted and full of laughter, is being loved online, with fans now jokingly dubbing him a 'marriage counselor'. Standing on stage with the newlyweds, Dhoni looked at the groom and quipped, 'Kuch log aag se khelna pasand karte hain, yeh unmein se hai (Some people like to play with fire, he's one of them).' That one line had the crowd in splits but he wasn't done yet. With his trademark grin, Dhoni added, 'It doesn't matter if you've won the World Cup or not, after marriage, all husbands are in the same condition.' When he turned to the groom again and said, 'If you think your wife is different, then you're thinking wrong,' Utkarsh chuckled and replied, 'Yes, mine is not different!' The audience erupted in laughter and applause at the candid exchange. Dhoni also gave the bride, Dhvani Kanungo, some heartfelt advice, reminding her to stay calm during arguments, since 'men usually cool down in five minutes.' He wrapped up with a warm wish for their future, congratulating them on their new journey together. A post shared by Social Media Management Waale (@smmwaale) The clip quickly became the highlight of the evening, and of social media. Fans loved seeing this candid side of Dhoni. One person joked, 'Stand-up comedians ki job ab khatre mein hai.' (Stand-up comedians' jobs are now in danger). Another echoed, 'Stand-up comedians mein darr ka mahaul hai.' (There's panic among stand-up comedians!). Someone else summed it up perfectly: 'Experience in so many years coming out of Mr. Dhoni.' Another fan added wistfully, 'They're so lucky to have him speak at their wedding. MS living rent-free in everyone's heart.'
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Security forces seize weapons, large ammunition cache in Manipur hill districts during joint ops
Guwahati: Security forces comprising Manipur Police , Assam Rifles/ Army and CAPFs conducted extensive search operations in the hill districts of Manipur in the last few days. A large cache of arms, ammunition, and other warlike materials has been recovered. Security forces recovered 155 weapons, 1652 ammunition besides four binoculars, 15 communication sets and a telescope. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category PGDM Degree Technology Cybersecurity Operations Management Product Management Data Science Finance others Data Analytics MCA Leadership Digital Marketing Design Thinking MBA Project Management Management Public Policy healthcare Artificial Intelligence CXO Healthcare Data Science Others Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis & Decision Making Quantitative & Analytical Skills Organizational Management & Leadership Innovation & Entrepreneurship Duration: 24 Months IMI Delhi Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Online) Starts on Sep 1, 2024 Get Details Police said that during multiple operations conducted in the hill districts of Churachandpur, Kangpokpi, Pherzawl, Tengnoupal and Chandel districts over the past few days this recovery has been made. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dhoni's Exclusive Home Interior Choice? HomeLane Get Quote The intelligence-based operations by joint teams comprising police, Central Armed Police Forces, Assam Rifles and the army led to the recovery of eight AK series rifles, two INSAS rifles, four carbines, one SLR, eight 9mm pistols, fourteen 12 bore guns, 21 single bore guns, 14 country-made pistols and other rifles, police said. According to police, 31 pompi (locally made mortars), 39 improvised explosive devices (IEDs), 13 hand grenades, and over 1,600 rounds of ammunition were also seized. Live Events "These continued intelligence-led operations in the hill districts represent a major accomplishment for Manipur Police, Assam Rifles, army and other security forces in their continued mission to restore peace, uphold public order and safeguard the lives and properties of citizens," police added. Recently the security forces in joint operation have recovered 90 arms and around 728 different types of ammunition in restive Manipur. Of the 90 arms recovered, five are INSAS rifles, four are Self-Loading Rifles (SLRs), followed by three AK series rifles, seven 303 rifles, 20 pistols, four carbines, eight rifles, 20 SBBL and Bore Action rifles, three anti-riot guns, and remaining different types of weapons. The recovered ammunition includes 21 grenades, explosives, mortar shells, tube launching, and Improvised Explosive Devices. Forty-one assorted magazines and six wireless handsets were also recovered during the to the police official, 21 assorted magazines and 24 wireless handsets were also recovered along with the arms and ammunition. On July 15, the security forces in joint operation recovered 86 arms and around 974 different types of ammunition from Manipur's five Imphal valley districts -- Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Bishnupur, and Kakching. On July 4, the security forces in joint operations recovered 203 arms, mostly sophisticated and around 160 different types of ammunition from four hill districts -- Tengnoupal, Kangpokpi, Chandel, and Churachandpur. Earlier on June 14, security forces in joint operations recovered 328 arms and around 9,300 different types of ammunition from five Imphal Valley districts -- Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Bishnupur, and Kakching.
India.com
2 days ago
- Business
- India.com
Dhoni receives Rs 60000000, Abhishek Bachchan Rs 1900000 monthly from SBI due to..., Reason will amaze you!
State Bank of India (SBI) is the largest government-owned and leading bank in the country, serving over 50 crore customers, with more than 50,000 employees and over 22,500 branches. People usually visit banks to take loans or to deposit money to save or earn interest. But the country's biggest bank pays cricketer MS Dhoni Rs 6 crore and actor Abhishek Bachchan Rs 18.5 lakh every month. You might be wondering why the bank pays these large sums of money to these two personalities. Even though Mahendra Singh Dhoni no longer plays cricket, he still enjoys immense popularity. Dhoni is a brand endorsement juggernaut, having received a hefty part of his earnings from his brand endorsements. There is a long list of companies that are utilizing Dhoni's brand image, and one of them is SBI. Since 2023, Dhoni has been an ambassador for India's largest bank, State Bank of India, and has been appearing in advertisements for SBI. SBI pays a hefty amount of money for brand endorsement. For endorsing State Bank of India (SBI)'s schemes, plans, and various banking facilities through advertisements, MS Dhoni receives an annual fee of ₹6 crores. MS Dhoni is the brand image of SBI and receives this fee for that purpose. Sharing a post, SBI's official Instagram account wrote, 'We are pleased to onboard MS Dhoni as Brand Ambassador of SBI. Mr. Dhoni's association with SBI as a satisfied customer makes him a perfect embodiment of our brand's ethos. With this partnership, we aim to reinforce our commitment to serving the nation and our customers with trust, integrity and unwavering dedication. – Mr Dinesh Khara, Chairman SBI.' The post was published on October 28, 2023. SBI also pays Abhishek Bachchan Rs 18.9 lakh every month. This is the amount the Bachchan family receives as rent because Abhishek has let out the ground floor of his opulent Juhu bungalow, Ammu and Vats, to SBI. The lease is for 15 years, and according to the lease, SBI pays the Bachchan family Rs 18.9 lakh every single month as rent. In fact, according the the report published on Abhishek makes this amount without any effort. The property, located near the Bachchan family's residence 'Jalsa,' spans 3,150 square feet. Essentially, Abhishek Bachchan makes almost ₹19 lakh, just for a ground-floor flat rental. The lease agreement was registered on September 28, 2021. The lease agreement spans 15 years and includes scheduled rent hikes over time: After 5 years, the monthly rent will increase to Rs 23.6 lakh. After 10 years, it will further rise to Rs 29.5 lakh.
