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Real to Reel - MS Dhoni’s #No1Yaari story

Updated on Aug 23, 2016 04:07 PM IST

McDowell’s No1 Soda celebrates the bonds of true friendship in a unique and soul stirring video with MS Dhoni (Mahi) and his childhood friends (yaars), who have come together for the first time to show the world their #No1Yaari that has transcended through the years.

Real to Reel - MS Dhoni’s #No1Yaari story
Real to Reel - MS Dhoni’s #No1Yaari story
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McDowell’s No1 Soda celebrates the bonds of true friendship in a unique and soul stirring video with MS Dhoni (Mahi) and his childhood friends (yaars), who have come together for the first time to show the world their #No1Yaari that has transcended through the years.

The trio from Ranchi has been together through thick and thin, and never give up any opportunity of celebrating their asli yaari. Mahi and his friends have seen each other through all hardships and successes and have stood by each other no matter what.

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The video made by DDB Mudra - Bangalore, captures them reminiscing their childhood and early years of friendship through photographs, a fun game of ‘gully cricket’ using tin cartons as makeshift wickets and cracking jokes amongst themselves, while playing pranks on others.

Their #No1Yaari was not only about the difficulties but also about the silly moments they share with each other, inside jokes and laughter that radiates through each one of them when they are together.

“A lot has changed over the years but one thing that has remained constant and by my side is my true friendship. Even though we are not able to meet each other very often, whenever we do, we start from where we left off. Over the years this bond of brotherhood has only become stronger. This video by McDowell’s No.1 Soda rebuilds our priceless moments and makes me cherish my yaari even more,” says MS Dhoni.

Arun Pandey, a close friend, confidante and chairman of Rhiti Sports Management; the company that manages MS Dhoni said, “I always believe that true friendship gives you courage and confidence. We are very happy at how this fantastic Yaari video beautifully expresses the nuances of MS’s deepest real life friendships. During the initial brainstorming session, my suggestion to include MS’s childhood friends in the video was accepted unanimously. I am sure this video will always have a special place in the hearts of MS’s fans and admirers worldwide.”

McDowell’s No.1 Soda is also running a contest where the lucky winners who comment on the video will get a once-in-a-lifetime chance to meet the MS Dhoni with their No.1 Yaars to celebrate their friendship.

Get a once-in-a-lifetime chance to meet MS Dhoni with your No.1 Yaar. (McDowell’s)
Get a once-in-a-lifetime chance to meet MS Dhoni with your No.1 Yaar. (McDowell’s)

About ‘No1Yaari’ campaign by McDowell’s No1 Soda

McDowell’s No.1 Soda by United Spirits Limited - A Diageo group company has long been celebrating the bonds of brotherhood and bringing close friends together. In 2014, McDowell’s No.1 Soda launched the ‘No1Yaari’ campaign with a 7-minute digital short film which has garnered over 11 million views and features a truly heart-warming song by Mohit Chauhan to honour those cherished, meaningful friendships that enrich our lives.

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