Former Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik, who recently retired, was known for his exceptional performances across all formats—Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. With 257 Indian Premier League games and 180 international matches to his name, the accomplished wicketkeeper-batter has left behind an impressive legacy. Karthik scored 1,025 runs in Tests, 1,752 in ODIs, and 686 in T20Is. Post-retirement, he remains active on social media, engaging regularly with his fans.
Recently, one of these interactions caused a stir online. After a fan mistakenly identified him as someone else, Karthik responded with his trademark humor, delighting netizens.
In the incident, the fan mistakenly credited Dinesh Karthik for actor Vikrant Massey’s outstanding performance in the movie Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba.
Massey’s portrayal in the suspenseful and thrilling film garnered widespread praise, with many fans taking to social media to commend him. However, one fan’s appreciation stood out when they tweeted:
“Just watched Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba, powerful performance by @DineshKarthik.”
Amused by the mix-up, Karthik responded with a simple,
“Oh wow !!! Thanks.”
Oh wow !!!
Thanks 🤣😂 https://t.co/D28F2ETkiG
— DK (@DineshKarthik) August 17, 2024
The hilarious exchange quickly went viral, with fans finding humor in the confusion. Given that both Vikrant Massey and Dinesh Karthik sport similar bearded looks, it’s easy to see how the fan made the mistake. Karthik’s witty reply has since garnered hundreds of likes and comments.
It was such a national award winning performance. 😀
— Nikhil Sharma (@nikss26) August 17, 2024
Hahaha When I watched Mirzapur for the First time in 2018, I thought ye DK bhai kab se Showbiz me agaye 🤣😍
— Waqar Ahmed Afridi (@RealWaqarAfridi) August 17, 2024
Started new innings wao.. surely you will rock here too 🔥🔥
— Spinny Sports (@SpinnySports) August 17, 2024
@DineshKarthik and @VikrantMassey …Even I would love to see Vikrant acting as a biopic for DK. pic.twitter.com/wR2yqKwJH9
— Anbazhagan A (@Anbazhagan210) August 17, 2024
Interestingly, this isn’t the first time Karthik has mentioned Massey. During his Cricbuzz show “Hey CB with DK,” he joked that if a biopic were made about him, Vikrant Massey would be the ideal actor to portray him, noting that many people have remarked on their resemblance. He also suggested Ranveer Singh for Hardik Pandya, Vijay Sethupathi for Rohit Sharma, and Ranbir Kapoor for Virat Kohli, adding a fun twist to the idea of casting cricketers in films.
What are your thoughts on Karthik’s casting choices? Do you think Vikrant Massey would be the right pick for his biopic?
