Sakshi Dhoni, revealed that former skipper MS Dhoni is open to acting, if offered a good script. Here's a look at other cricketers and their stint with cinema.
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Mahendra Singh Dhoni
MS Dhoni may make his acting debut if offered a good script, according to his wife Sakshi, who said he's been "acting in advertisements since 2016" and is not camera shy.
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Shikhar Dhawan
Shikhar Dhawan made his acting debut in 'Double XL,' released on Nov 4, 2022. The film addressed body shaming, featuring Huma Qureshi and Sonakshi Sinha in the lead.
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Yograj Singh
Yograj Singh, father of Yuvraj Singh, is known for his memorable role as Ranveer Singh in the sports biopic 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag,' where he played Farhan Akhtar's coach.
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Kapil Dev
Kapil Dev, India's former cricket captain, has made cameo appearances in films like 'Iqbal,' 'Yeh Dillagi,' 'Mujhse Shaadi Karogi,' and his own biopic '83,' which starred Ranveer Singh.
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Sunil Gavaskar
Sunil Gavaskar made his acting debut as the lead in Marathi film 'Savli Premachi' and later appeared in a cameo role in the 1988 movie 'Maalamaal,' starring Naseeruddin Shah.