Mahendra Singh Dhoni has a brother too, who is 10 years older to him. But, chances are that his fans in general wouldn't know that he did. Not even after watching M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story, his biopic that released to a roaring response across the country on September 30.

Director Neeraj Pandey has only explored the relationship between Mahi and his elder sister Jayanti in the film with no mention of Narendra Singh Dhoni till the end, making all cine-goers believe that Paan Singh Dhoni and Devika, Mahi's parents, have only two children.

Narendra doesn't mind though. "It must have been the filmmaker's choice. What can I say?" said Mahi's brother, who is into business in Ranchi.

Narendra said he was yet to watch the movie, but was eager to just like other regular fans of Mahi. "I may be non-existent in the movie because I don't have much contribution in Mahi's life - be it during his childhood, his struggle as a young man or after he became MSD for the world. The film is about Mahi, not his family," the brother said with a smile.

"I am 10 years older to him. By the time, he picked up the bat for the first time, I was out of JVM-Shyamali and had also been away from home since 1991. I was in Almora at Kumon (University) where I completed my higher studies before returning to Ranchi. Although I may have moral contributions in Mahi's life, showcasing it would have been very difficult in the film," he added.

Did he ever see Dhoni play during schooldays or after?

"I did when I used to be home during vacation. I remember I was present when he debuted in Ranchi district senior tournament where he hit five fours in one over. He played beautifully then at Mecon grounds. Even after that, I saw him play on a few occasions at local meets whenever I came home," Narendra said.

Narendra, however, pointed out that Mahi would not be able to recall the time he spent with his elder brother as he was a child then.

So, what kind of a relationship did they share? "A good one, like brothers. We all are proud of him today."

Was Narendra ever into sports? "Oh yes! I used to play football for JVM-Shyamali (DAV then). I represented DAV in many national school meets as well," he signed off.

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