Vaibhav Suryavanshi Touching MS Dhoni’s Feet Melts the Internet; Fans Call It a ‘Raanjhanaa Moment’

Mumbai, India – In a moment that has captured hearts across the nation, young cricketer Vaibhav Suryavanshi was seen touching the feet of cricketing legend MS Dhoni during a recent event — a gesture of pure reverence that instantly went viral on social media. Fans and followers flooded the internet with praise, calling it a “Raanjhanaa moment” and declaring, “Smoothly, the generation has shifted.”

The emotional scene unfolded at a promotional event organized after a Chennai Super Kings (CSK) match where Dhoni was in attendance. As Dhoni walked through the post-match interaction area, Suryavanshi approached him with folded hands and bent down to touch his feet — an age-old Indian tradition of showing deep respect to elders and mentors.

Dhoni, visibly humbled and slightly surprised, smiled warmly and lifted the young player for a quick hug. The internet erupted in admiration for the 23-year-old rising star’s humility and the emotional symbolism of the gesture. The video, shared by several fan pages and sports influencers, garnered millions of views within hours.

“This is not just about cricket — this is about legacy, culture, and respect. Dhoni isn’t just a player, he’s an emotion,” wrote one user on X (formerly Twitter). Another added, “That was a Raanjhanaa-type moment. Pure, unfiltered admiration. And just like that, the baton is passed.”

The comparison to the cult Bollywood film Raanjhanaa — known for its powerful moments of intense, almost devotional admiration — struck a chord with many. It wasn’t just a scene; it was a symbol of transition, of new blood in Indian cricket paying homage to the giant on whose shoulders they stand.

Suryavanshi, who has been making headlines in domestic cricket and was recently added to the extended squad for an upcoming T20 series, responded to the viral moment with a heartfelt post. “It was a spontaneous moment. I’ve grown up watching Mahi bhai play — he is the reason I dreamt of being a cricketer. To be in the same room as him was surreal,” he wrote on Instagram.

Cricketing veterans and analysts, too, joined the conversation. Harsha Bhogle commented, “It’s beautiful to see the next generation not only perform but also carry forward the values that made our legends who they are. That moment with Dhoni said more than words ever could.”

For fans, it was yet another reminder of Dhoni’s unshakable place in Indian cricket — not just as a former captain or a wicket-keeper, but as an enduring symbol of calm, leadership, and inspiration. And for Vaibhav Suryavanshi, it marked his arrival not just as a player, but as a torchbearer of a deeply respected tradition.