MS Dhoni turns 43! Fans & celebs celebrate Captain Cool's birthday in style
MS Dhoni¡¯s 43rd birthday was celebrated with grand festivities, including birthday wishes from celebrities like Salman Khan. Fans and stars alike expressed their admiration for Dhoni, highlighting his role as a leader in cricket and beyond.
On July 7, Mahendra Singh Dhoni celebrated his 43rd birthday, and fans from around the world took to social media to shower him with love and admiration. As Captain Cool marked another year, Thala was all over the Internet!
As the cricket legend marked another milestone on July 7, the festivities were captured in a heartwarming post shared by his wife, Sakshi Dhoni.
In the video she posted, Sakshi is seen playfully touching MS Dhoni's feet in a traditional gesture to seek his blessings as he cuts his birthday cake.
The celebrations were held at Bollywood superstar Salman Khan's residence - Galaxy Apartments in Bandstand, Bandra.
The actor took to social media to share his birthday wishes for Dhoni.
Salman Khan expressed his admiration and affection for the cricket icon with a heartfelt post, saying, "Happy Birthday Kaptaan Sahab!"
Happy Birthday Kaptaan Sahab!@msdhoni pic.twitter.com/2bjCTNWRil
¡ª Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) July 6, 2024
In addition to Salman Khan's warm wishes, other celebrities joined in to celebrate Thala¡¯s special day. The term "Thala", which means leader or chief in Tamil, was used extensively in the birthday tributes.
MS Dhoni earned this title due to his role as the captain of the Chennai Super Kings since the very first season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) also took to social media to honor Dhoni¡¯s legacy, posting, "Leader in its truest sense. Wishing @msdhoni, former #TeamIndia Captain & one of the finest to have ever graced the game - a very happy birthday."
Leader in its truest sense ?
¡ª BCCI (@BCCI) July 7, 2024
Wishing @msdhoni, former #TeamIndia Captain & one of the finest to have ever graced the game - a very happy birthday ?? pic.twitter.com/fGfY4bB0Ny
Suresh Raina, a longtime teammate and friend of Dhoni, shared his own heartfelt birthday message.
He wrote, "Happy Birthday, Mahi bhai! Wishing you a day as cool as your helicopter shot and as epic as your stumping skills. Have a fantastic one, brotherman."
Happy Birthday, Mahi bhai! ? Wishing you a day as cool as your helicopter shot and as epic as your stumping skills. Have a fantastic one, brotherman ?? @msdhoni #HappyBirthdayDhoni #Legend pic.twitter.com/g6M5MdclgN
¡ª Suresh Raina?? (@ImRaina) July 6, 2024
As fans and celebrities alike came together to celebrate the legendary cricketer¡¯s birthday, it was clear that MS Dhoni¡¯s impact on the world of cricket and beyond continues to be both profound and enduring.
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