Nidhi Bhanushali became a household name thanks to her role as Sonu in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. At the peak of her popularity she made the unexpected decision to leave the show after seven years. But she didn’t fade from public memory. After leaving the sitcom Nidhi dabbled in music videos and stayed active online but one unexpected appearance had fans talking: an ad shoot with none other than MS Dhoni. When did she work with Dhoni and what went viral? In a now-viral moment Nidhi shared photos from a commercial shoot with former Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Naturally social media exploded with surprise and admiration. In a recent interview with Zoom Nidhi opened up about her experience working alongside one of India’s most loved icons. What did Nidhi say about Dhoni? “I spent a really good time working with him (MS Dhoni). What impressed me the most was his sweet nature. He has achieved so much in life yet he remains calm and grounded. There’s no arrogance no rush he’s just so focused” she said. She further added “You rarely get to be around someone with that kind of energy. I feel really lucky to have known him up close. The best part is he makes everyone around him feel comfortable. The shoot was smooth and fun. Just sharing a frame with a legend like him is a big deal for me.” A quiet shift from sitcoms to new chapters While Nidhi may have stepped out of Gokuldham Society she seems to be finding her path through ads travel and experiences that are far from predictable. And if she keeps meeting legends along the way fans will stay tuned.