West Bengal Minister and former singer Babul Supriyo recently shared an endearing and amusing family anecdote that has captured the hearts of social media users. The story revolves around his young daughter Naina and her cousin's determined, yet unsuccessful, mission to meet cricketing icon MS Dhoni during a visit to Ranchi.
The Ranchi Getaway and the Dhoni Dream
On a recent trip to Jharkhand's capital, Ranchi, Babul Supriyo's daughter Naina and her cousin, affectionately called Golu, were vacationing with their grandparents. A key highlight planned for the youngsters was a visit to the famed farmhouse of former Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni. The children were eager to catch a glimpse of their hero, Thala, a title lovingly bestowed upon Dhoni by his fans.
Supriyo took to X, formerly known as Twitter, on Sunday to narrate the incident. He posted a picture of the two children standing in front of the gates of Dhoni's residence, captioning it, “ONCE UPON A TIME IN FRONT OF #msdhoni7 's HOUSE GATE IN RANCHI : This is my little one Naina & her cousin brother Golu on a trip to Ranchi with their grandparents ! And this is the GATE OF Thala- @msdhoni”.
Hilarious Tactics and Name-Dropping Fails
The singer-turned-politician detailed the persistent efforts made by the young duo. They tried every trick in the book to convince the watchman to grant them access. First, they spoke to the security personnel and even presented him with Babul Supriyo's visiting card. They explicitly mentioned that their father was a minister, hoping it would open the doors.
When that approach failed, the children called Babul Supriyo directly, seeking his intervention. In a hilarious turn, they began name-dropping every connection they thought their father had in a bid to procure MS Dhoni's personal phone number. Supriyo found their attempts at negotiation both funny and charming. He explained to them that it was nearly impossible as very few people have Dhoni's number and the cricketer himself seldom uses a phone.
A Heartwarming Conclusion and Ministerial Roles
The story concluded without the desired meeting. Supriyo revealed the aftermath, writing, “Result: I was brutally bullied & trolled with messages & voice notes for being *A DUMBO*” by the disappointed kids. However, he expressed a profound sense of warmth from the entire episode. He noted how heartwarming it was to see the immense love and respect MS Dhoni commands across different generations. Supriyo concluded by paying tribute to Dhoni's legacy, stating he felt sad he couldn't have helped make the meeting happen.
For those unaware of his political portfolio, Babul Supriyo serves as the Information Technology & Electronics Minister and the Public Enterprises and Industrial Reconstruction Minister in the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal state government.
This simple family story transcends a mere celebrity mention. It highlights the universal admiration for MS Dhoni and paints a relatable picture of determined children trying to meet their idol, using all the resources they believe they have at their disposal, including their father's ministerial status.
