Real characters and the actors who will play them in 'MS Dhoni: The Untold Story'

The trailer of MS Dhoni’s biopic receives at least 20 lakh views in a day, say reports which explains just how awaited its release is. And while Sushant Singh Rajput is seen essaying MSD flawlessly, the movie team, obviously, does not want the other cast members revealed.

Here is a list of the cast that has been confirmed so far, and the characters they will be portraying.

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Kiara Advani as Sakshi Singh Dhoni

The “Fugly” actress will be seen playing the role of Sakshi Dhoni. The 24-year-old, reportedly, gave the best audition for the role, sidelining other big names. Given that Sakshi has been frequently seen on the television screen, it will be interesting to observe if Kiara can give us the naturalistic feel.

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Bhumika Chawla as Dhoni’s Sister

Popular as the “Salman Khan co-star” from “Tere Naam”, Bhumika Chawla is all set to resume her career in Bollywood. While her role in the movie is still not confirmed, one can assume from the looks of the trailer that she plays Jayanti Gupta, Dhoni’s sister.

Disha Patani plays Dhoni’s ex-girlfriend

Disha Patani as Dhoni’s ex-girlfriend

Little is known about Dhoni’s pre-marital love life. But his fans do not seem oblivious of a name called “Priyanka Jha” either. Debutant Disha Patani will be seen playing MSD’s ex-flame, and her pairing with the actor Dhoni looks just fine in the trailer.

Nothing is known to the common fan about this aspect of Dhoni’s life, and there is a hint that there is a tragic angle involved in this story.

Anupam Kher with Paan Singh, Dhoni’s father

Anupam Kher as Dhoni’s Father

The reel daddy of many Bollywood stars, Anupam Kher in the trailer is seen fathering the Indian skipper. Revealed in bits of the trailer as a conventional father who prioritizes studies over sports, the veteran actor should not fail to impress in his ideal role.

Herry Tangri will play Yuvraj Singh

Herry Tangri as Yuvraj Singh

Herry Tangri will be seen in the shoes of Yuvraj Singh in the movie. Not only does the actor bear resemblance to Yuvi’s looks, he also has played some domestic cricket.