Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan recalled his first impression of MS Dhoni during the launch of his memoir 'The One: Cricket, My Life and More'. Dhawan revealed that he was instantly struck by Dhoni’s charismatic presence, comparing him to a 'film star'.

"I wanted to cast him in a Bollywood movie; he looked like a film star with that long hair and easy smile," Dhawan wrote. The Ranchi-born Dhoni, in his early cricketing days, sported signature shoulder-length hair, that quickly became a trend among the youth across India.

Dhawan added that when he shared his cinematic idea with Dhoni, the former India captain burst into laughter, throwing his head back in amusement.