MS Dhoni recreates 20-year-old viral video

Ahead of the MI vs CSK clash, Dhoni is seen interacting with Deepak Chahar and jokingly reacting to the presence of a camera

by e4m Staff
Published: Apr 23, 2026 7:06 PM | 2 min read

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A viral reel featuring MS Dhoni shows him humorously interacting with Deepak Chahar during a practice session, joking about the presence of a camera.
Dhoni's playful remark in Hindi highlights his discomfort with being filmed, echoing a similar sentiment from a nearly two-decade-old video where he appeared camera-shy.
The recent clip has sparked discussions on social media, with users noting the consistency of Dhoni's personality over the years and describing the moment as "full circle."
Many fans appreciate the relatability and humor in the clip, emphasizing Dhoni's unchanged simplicity and charm despite the passage of time.

A recent reel featuring MS Dhoni has gone viral, capturing a light-hearted moment during the practice session, ahead of the MI vs CSK clash.

In the clip, Dhoni is seen interacting with Deepak Chahar, jokingly reacting to the presence of a camera. In a playful remark, he says in Hindi that bringing a camera makes it difficult to talk freely, asking for it to be taken away.

He says, “Tum sath mai camera laya…Baat nhi kr payenge hum.”

The moment, shared widely across platforms, quickly picked up traction for its humour and spontaneity.

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A throwback to a two-decade-old viral clip

What added another layer to the moment was its similarity to an older video from nearly two decades ago.

In that earlier clip, a younger Dhoni is seen in a casual setting with friends, appearing visibly camera-shy and reacting awkwardly to being filmed. In his characteristic Bihari accent, he says, “Camera band karo yaar… camera ke saamne baat karna mushkil hota hai” (Switch off the camera… it’s difficult to talk in front of it).

The recreation has led many to revisit the original clip, drawing comparisons between the two moments.

Social media says ‘Nothing has changed’

Much of the conversation online has centred on how consistent Dhoni’s personality appears across time. Users described the moment as “full circle,” with many noting that “20 years later and he’s still the same around cameras” and “from being camera shy then to joking about cameras now, nothing has really changed.” Others highlighted the relatability factor, saying “this is why people connect with him, it always feels real” and “same simplicity, same vibe.” The humour in the clip also stood out, with reactions like “the Bihari accent made it even better,” “he recreated it without even trying,” and “this is peak Dhoni content.”