West Bengal's Minister for IT & Electronics, Babul Supriyo, recently became the source of wholesome internet amusement after revealing a failed family mission to meet cricket legend MS Dhoni. The singer-turned-politician shared a video on social media that captured his daughter and her cousin's valiant but unsuccessful attempt to gain entry into Dhoni's famed farmhouse in Ranchi.
The Desperate Attempt at Dhoni's Doorstep
On December 21, 2025, Babul Supriyo took to X (formerly Twitter) with a clip titled "Once upon a time in front of MS Dhoni’s house gate in Ranchi." The video featured his young daughter, Naina, and her cousin brother, Golu, who were visiting Ranchi with their grandparents. The children found themselves at the gates of what Supriyo described as the "GATE of Thala," a reference to Dhoni's iconic nickname.
According to the minister's narration, the children first tried to sweet-talk the watchman stationed at the property. When polite requests did not yield results, they deployed what they believed was their ultimate weapon: Babul Supriyo's official visiting card. "Spoke to the watchman, gave him my card, said I am also a minister… blah blah blah," Supriyo confessed in his post, admitting the strategy was a complete failure.
The Backup Call and the 'Dumbo' Trolling
With their on-ground tactics proving futile, the children decided to call Minister Supriyo for backup. In a hilarious sequence, they began name-dropping every connection they could think of in a desperate bid to somehow obtain MS Dhoni's personal phone number. Supriyo had to deliver the hard truth to the star-struck kids, explaining that very few people have Dhoni's number and that the former Indian captain seldom uses a phone.
The aftermath of the incident, however, was not kind to the minister himself. Instead of sympathizing with his predicament, Supriyo's social circle and followers turned the tables on him. He was brutally trolled with messages and voice notes that humorously labeled him "A DUMBO" for not being able to facilitate the meeting. Supriyo took the jest in good spirit, joking about the experience and noting that the entire episode only underscored Dhoni's massive, cross-generational stardom.
A Minister's Wholesome Viral Moment
Currently serving as the Minister for Information Technology & Electronics, Public Enterprises, and Industrial Reconstruction in the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government, Babul Supriyo's post offered a rare, relatable glimpse into the life of a public figure facing a common parental dilemma. The viral video transcended political boundaries, resonating with countless fans who share the dream of meeting the cricketing icon.
The incident highlights the unparalleled popularity of MS Dhoni, whose appeal commands reverence from children and adults alike, even prompting a state minister's family to try their luck at his farmhouse gate. Supriyo's decision to share the funny failure publicly was met with widespread amusement, turning a simple family anecdote into a trending social media moment.
