MS Dhoni once showcased his acting skills in David Dhawan’s unreleased cricket film. He even earned praise from Sushant Singh Rajput.
Published: September 8, 2025 8:45 PM IST
Mahendra Singh Dhoni is not only famous as a cricketer but many people are crazy about his acting too. Years ago, he worked in David Dhawan’s film which also starred John Abraham. This film was based on cricket in which Dhoni played the role of a prisoner who plays cricket. Sushant Singh Rajput also called Dhoni a good actor.
We all know that Mahendra Singh Dhoni is a great cricketer, but very few people know that his acting skills are also amazing. Recently, R Madhavan shared a teaser in which he and MS Dhoni are seen in tremendous action mode. Mahi’s fans were surprised to see this teaser, but let us tell you that this is not the first time he is shooting for a project. Earlier, Dhoni had acted in a film by David Dhawan.
When MS Dhoni made his Bollywood debut
Yes, you read it right! In the 2010s, Dhoni was approached to work in a film. The cricket legend agreed to work in a film titled Hook Ya Crook. The film was directed by none other than David Dhawan and featured John Abraham, Kay Kay Menon, and Genelia D’Souza in the lead roles.
Hook or Crook plot
‘Hook or Crook’ is a film based on cricket. The film is the story of a boy who dreams of playing in the Indian cricket team. But his dream is shattered when he goes to jail due to his mischievous behavior. Although the film has not been released yet, Dhoni’s name is still included in the cast of the film.
Sushant Singh Rajput had praised Dhoni’s acting
Late Sushant Singh Rajput, who played Dhoni in his biopic titled MS Dhoni: The Untold Story, had praised the cricketer during the promotions of the film and called him a good actor.
MS Dhoni played a small role in Hook or Crook, directed by David Dhawan, which was based on the story of a group of prisoners playing against professional cricketers. The film, starring John Abraham and Genelia D’Souza, was scheduled to release in 2010 but never got released due to production delays and other problems.
Story Highlights
- Apart from being a cricket legend, Dhoni has also tried his hand at acting.
- In the 2010s, he was cast in David Dhawan’s cricket-based film Hook Ya Crook.
- Despite shooting, the film never released due to production issues, but Dhoni’s cameo remains memorable.
- Late actor Sushant Singh Rajput once praised Dhoni’s natural acting skills during the promotions of MS Dhoni: The Untold Story.
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