by Suman Gupta
MS Dhoni: The Untold Story embraced an outpouring of love from every corner of the nation when it was released in 2016. The film captured our favourite captain’s journey from humble beginnings to a highly celebrated career and winning laurels for the Indian cricket team. Here are the top 7 moments perfectly depicting MS Dhoni’s journey to the cricketing legend we know of. Get ready to scream MAHII MAAR RAHA HAI!! this IPL season by experiencing MS Dhoni: The Untold Story yet again.
#1 MS DHONI CHATS WITH THE STATION MASTER
The cricket legend and Indian captain, MS Dhoni began his career as a ticket collector in the Indian Railways, the scene at the railway station takes us to the uncertainty in his initial days as a cricketer. The station master grants him a helping hand in supporting Dhoni’s cricket pursuits and conveying the importance of “hanging in tight until better times arrive”, indeed a valuable lesson we can take away from the film.
#2 MAHI WATCHING THE CRICKET WORLD CUP WITH HIS FRIENDS IN RANCHI
In this scene, Sushant Singh Rajput perfectly emoted Mahi’s desire for cricket and a void in his life that calls him back to the grounds with full force. The scene powerfully conveyed his restlessness of not being able to contribute to the match due to the very difficult Yorkers life was throwing at him.
#3 DHONI TAKES A LEAP OF FAITH TO PURSUE HIS AMBITIONS
Tired of ducking all the circumstantial bouncers for years this scene shows MS. Dhoni boarding a metaphorical train, showcasing his leap of faith to fuel an ambitious journey in cricket. A lesson to follow our hearts no matter what life has to offer.
#4 DHONI HIDES UNDER A HELMET TO AVOID GETTING SPOTTED IN PUBLIC
This scene vividly captures the pinnacle of Dhoni’s early cricketing stardom, drawing us into the story as though it was narrated by MS Dhoni himself. The scene highlights the difficulties of a newly risen sports star to fame in enjoying the simple joys of life.
#5 REEL LIFE MAHI RE-CREATED
The movie creatively phases back in time, where footages from the iconic matches bear MS Dhoni’s reel-life look played by Sushant Singh Rajput, this scene certainly sparks our nostalgia with some fine attention to detail.
#6 DHONI’S TRIUMPHANT COMEBACK AMIDST LIFE-ALTERING SETBACKS
The sequence in the movie depicts MS Dhoni enduring a personal loss that triggers public backlash due to its impact on his on-field performance. These scenes encapsulate the profound lows in his career, molding Mahi into an exceptional performer who thrives under immense pressure.
#7 THE WINNING SIX!
The final scene in the film re-creates the iconic six by Mahi, which brought the 2011 ICC World cup to India, the first and the only one in his career and the first in 28 years for the country. The scene inflicts nostalgia of the entire nation hooked to the nearest television set, flooding with joyous tears and a historical victory for generations to cherish. The scene gives goosebumps each time its on the screen.
MS Dhoni: The Untold Story perfectly portrayed MS Dhoni’s astounding career and the legacy he left behind in the history of Cricket. Directed by Neeraj Pandey, starring Sushant Singh Rajput, Kiara Advani, Disha Patani, Bhumika Chawla, and Anupam Kher is all set to re-release in theatres across India starting May 12th till 19th the May in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. Tickets available now!!
