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Shikhar Dhawan hits a six on dance floor with Jacqueline Fernandez: Debut music video ‘Besos' crosses 50 million views. Watch

Shikhar Dhawan , the celebrated Indian cricketer fondly known as 'Gabbar,' has made an unexpected but impressive debut in the entertainment industry with the release of the music video Besos. The upbeat pop single, featuring Bollywood star Jacqueline Fernandez , was released on Play DMF's official YouTube channel and has quickly climbed to the top of trending charts, currently sitting at number five, with over 54 million views. Having officially retired from all formats of cricket in August 2024, Dhawan seems to be embracing his second innings with confidence. Besos presents him in a completely new avatar, showcasing his performance skills alongside Jacqueline in a colorful and high-energy dance video. This project marks his most prominent appearance in front of the camera, following a brief cameo in the 2022 film Double XL. Star-Studded Collaboration Adds Global Appeal Besos is backed by an accomplished team. Sung by the celebrated Indian vocalist Shreya Ghoshal and international artist Karl Wine, the song merges global pop sounds with Indian rhythm. The composition comes from Rajat Nagpal, Freebot, and Wine, with lyrics by Rana Sotal, Freebot, and Wine. The track is produced by John Claes and Rajat Nagpal. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. The music video, directed and choreographed by the talented duo Piyush and Shazia, features a blend of sleek choreography and vibrant visuals. Jacqueline's dynamic presence and signature dance style are matched by Shikhar's confident performance, surprising many who didn't expect the cricketer to adapt so naturally to a different kind of stage. Behind the Scenes: Teamwork and Celebration The production has drawn praise for its quality and creativity. Choreographer Piyush Bhagat shared a behind-the-scenes moment on Instagram, showing Jacqueline dressed in a unique white floral ensemble. His caption emphasized the joy of working with a team that enjoys the process. The video's credits highlight the contribution of a large crew, including names like Raghav Sharma, Niyati Raval, Nandika Dwivedi, Vipul Kandpal, Ach Prash, and Pravin Shinde. Stylists, set designers, and music arrangers came together to create what many online are calling a 'visual delight.' Audience Reactions and Viral Buzz Online response to Besos has been overwhelmingly positive. Social media platforms are filled with comments praising Dhawan's screen presence and the sizzling chemistry between him and Jacqueline. Fans have described the song as a 'blast,' with one user writing, 'Shikhar Dhawan.. a number,' while another declared, 'Gabbar is back.' The pairing of Jacqueline and Dhawan, backed by Shreya Ghoshal's vocals, has clearly struck a chord with viewers. Supporters also noted the successful transition Dhawan has made, with many congratulating him on this new chapter. Comments such as 'Jacqueline-Shikhar mast' and 'What a great comeback' are among the most liked posts under the video.