Navjot Singh Sidhu left amused after spotting MS Dhoni lookalike during CSK vs RR IPL 2025 match
New Delhi: Former Indian cricketer and commentator Navjot Singh Sidhu was taken by surprise during the IPL 2025 match between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) when he spotted a fan in the stands who bore a striking resemblance to CSK captain MS Dhoni. The incident took place at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Tuesday and was captured live on Star Sports’ broadcast.
Reacting animatedly on air, Sidhu exclaimed, “Bhaiya Dhoni ka judwa bhai. Mele mein gum ho gaya tha… Kamaal hai yaar. Itni shakal milti hui toh dekhi nahin hai maine. Behrupiya hai guru, behrupiya. FIR likhaao,” sending the commentary box into peals of laughter.
The clip was widely shared on social media, with fans also marveling at the uncanny resemblance.
Despite having retired from international cricket five years ago, the 43-year-old Dhoni continues to be a major crowd-puller. Known for his calm demeanour and sharp captaincy, Dhoni remains a central figure in the IPL, having led CSK to five titles, a record he shares with Mumbai Indians’ Rohit Sharma.
In the match itself, however, CSK suffered another defeat in what was an inconsequential game in terms of playoff qualifications. Rajasthan Royals chased down the 188-run target with six wickets in hand and 17 balls to spare. Vaibhav Suryavanshi starred with a half-century, while Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, and Dhruv Jurel made vital contributions.
Though the match held no bearing on the points table, it ended on a lighter note thanks to the unexpected "Dhoni double" moment, giving fans and commentators alike something to smile about.
𝐃𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐢 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭 🚨
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) May 20, 2025
The commentary box bursts into laughter after spotting a Dhoni lookalike in the stands during the high-octane IPL clash!
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Bill to regulate deepfakes tabled in Lok Sabha
New Delhi (PTI): A Private Member's Bill seeking a clear legal framework for regulation of deepfakes has been introduced in the Lok Sabha.
The Regulation of Deepfake Bill, introduced by Shiv Sena leader Shrikant Shinde in the House on Friday, aims to protect citizens by mandating prior consent from individuals depicted in deepfake content.
"Misuse of deepfakes for harassment, deception and misinformation has escalated, creating an urgent need for regulatory safeguards," Shinde said.
The Bill also lists penalties for offenders creating or disseminating deepfake content with malicious intent.
"With advancements in artificial intelligence and deep learning, deepfake technology has emerged as a significant tool for media manipulation. While the technology has potential applications in education, entertainment and creative fields, it also poses severe risks when misused, threatening individual privacy, national security and public trust," Shinde said in the statement of objects and reasons in the Bill.
The proposed Bill seeks to establish a clear legal framework to govern the creation, distribution and application of deepfakes in India, said Shinde, a three-term Lok Sabha member from Kalyan.
The Bill also seeks to establish the Deepfake Task Force, a dedicated body to combat national security implications and evaluate the influence of deepfakes on privacy, civic participation, and potential election interference.
The task force will collaborate with academic and private sector institutions to develop technologies that detect manipulated content, thereby promoting credibility in digital media.
The Bill also proposes to establish a fund to support public and private sector initiatives in the detection and deterrence of advanced image manipulation.
A Private Member's Bill is a procedure of Parliament that enables lawmakers, who are not ministers, to draw attention to issues that might not be represented in Government Bills or to highlight the issues and gaps in the existing legal framework that require legislative intervention.
