India, June 23 -- A heartwarming video of former Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni attending a family's birthday celebration has gone viral, with fans praising his down-to-earth nature. In the undated clip, Dhoni is seen standing quietly at the back of a crowded room as the family sings the Happy Birthday song. While it's unclear how he's connected to the family, the cricketing legend blends in effortlessly, smiling, singing and joking like just another guest.

As the man cutting the cake offers Dhoni a slice, the cricketer quickly gestures towards a woman nearby and jokes, "Pehle Kaaki ko khilao, aapko ghar mein rehna hai. Hum toh chale jayengey. (First feed Kaki. You have to live here, we'll all be leaving soon)," prompting laughter from ...