A 19-year-old Chennai Super Kings (CSK) fan, Aaryapriya Bhuyan from Guwahati, became an overnight sensation after her emotional reaction to MS Dhoni getting out early went viral. The moment, captured during the CSK vs. Rajasthan Royals match on March 30, quickly spread across social media platforms like Instagram and X. Meme pages also picked up the video, adding to the buzz.
Meet Aaryapriya Bhuyan, The Girl Who Went Viral After Dhoni Got Out
Before the video went viral, Aaryapriya had just 800 followers on Instagram. But in no time, her follower count crossed 389,000. Speaking to Hindustan Times, she said, “I had less than 1,000 followers on Instagram. I’m not a big social media person—I just posted travel pictures whenever I felt like it,” she said.
March 30 was supposed to be a special day for her, as she was finally getting to watch her favorite team live in action. “I was very excited the whole day to watch the match at the stadium, & that beautiful evening I had always dreamt of had finally arrived! I went with the hope and belief that CSK would win that match, so I was cheering my heart out,” she shared.
But things took a turn when Dhoni was dismissed after scoring just 16 runs. His early exit, caught by Shimron Hetmyer, left fans disheartened, including Aaryapriya. Her raw reaction, filled with emotion, was broadcast live. “My friends started sending me messages, saying they saw me on TV. At first, I just felt happy that they spotted me. I had no clue it would turn into such a big deal. I have immense trust in Dhoni like any other CSK fan; the entire India trusts him, because why not?!” she said.
The clip resonated with fans across India. “I wasn’t even thinking about that catch. My reaction came out spontaneously as I was shocked that Dhoni was caught out. That was an absolute momentary expression,” she added.
A Fan Since Childhood
Her love for CSK began when she was around nine or ten years old. “I was introduced to the team and Dhoni himself when I was around nine or ten. Since then, I’ve been a fan, and I’ve always loved CSK and Dhoni,” Aaryapriya said. Despite CSK's slow start this season, she remains optimistic. “I think the team needs some changes in the batting lineup, but I have full faith in them. They will make a comeback and win their sixth title this year,” she said.
Dealing With Sudden Fame
Going viral has been overwhelming for Aaryapriya. “Since this is very new to me, I have not thought much about it; for now I am being very overwhelmed.” Not just a rise in followers, she also grabbed the attention of several brands.
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