Sakshi Dhoni, wife of the renowned cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni, is a prominent figure in her own right. Beyond her celebrity status, she’s known for her business acumen and philanthropic endeavors.
Wiki/Biography & Career
Born Sakshi Singh Rawat on November 19, 1988, in Guwahati, Assam, Sakshi’s zodiac sign is Scorpio. She attended Welham Girls’ School in Dehradun before completing her schooling at Jawahar Vidya Mandir in Ranchi. Following this, she pursued a degree in Hotel Management from the Institute of Hotel Management in Aurangabad, Maharashtra.
Her professional experience includes an internship at the Taj Bengal in Kolkata. Later, she served as a director at Rhiti MSD Alamode Pvt. Ltd., a sports management company in New Delhi. This demonstrates her involvement in the business side of the sports industry.
Physical Appearance
Here’s a summary of Sakshi Dhoni’s physical attributes:
- Height (approx.): 5’2″
- Weight (approx.): 46 kg
- Figure Measurement (approx.): 34-26-34
- Eye Colour: Brown
- Hair Colour: Black
Family, Caste & Husband
Sakshi’s parents are R. K. Singh and Sheila Singh. She has a sister, Abhilasha Bisht, and a brother, Akshay Singh. She is married to Mahendra Singh Dhoni, and they have a daughter, Ziva.
Their meeting was serendipitous—during Sakshi’s internship at the Taj Bengal. They began dating in March 2008 and tied the knot on July 4, 2010. Her in-laws are Pan Singh (father-in-law) and Devki Devi (mother-in-law). She also has a brother-in-law, Narendra Singh Dhoni (a politician), and a sister-in-law, Jayanti Gupta.
Controversies
Throughout her life, Sakshi has faced several controversies:
- In 2013, her presence alongside Vindoo Dara Singh during IPL matches sparked speculation regarding her involvement in a spot-fixing scandal.
- A 2016 case involved allegations of multi-crore fraud against Sakshi and others, stemming from a business deal involving a fitness center.
- In 2018, she faced criticism for her attire at a friend’s wedding and later for social media posts involving her husband.
Favourite Things
Sakshi’s preferences include:
| Category | Preference(s) |
|---|---|
| Food | Butter chicken |
| Actor(s) | Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Ranveer Singh, John Abraham |
| Actress(es) | Priyanka Chopra, Jessica Alba, Jennifer Lopez, Sushmita Sen |
| Film(s) | Twilight Series, Tokyo Drift, P.S. I Love You |
| Musician(s) | The Beatles, A. R. Rahman, Enrique Iglesias, Bruno Mars, Rihanna, Taylor Swift, Nicki Minaj, Keith Urban |
Facts
Here are some interesting facts about Sakshi Dhoni:
- Both Sakshi and Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s fathers worked at MECON, a consultancy firm in Ranchi.
- She was introduced to Dhoni by Yudhajit Dutta, Dhoni’s manager and a friend of Sakshi’s.
- Their initial meeting occurred on the last day of Sakshi’s internship.
- She runs the Sakshi Rawat Foundation, which supports orphans.
- She and actress Anushka Sharma attended the same school in Guwahati.
- Poorna Patel, daughter of politician Praful Patel, is a close friend.
- Sakshi is a skilled cook and frequently brings an electric cooker on cricket tours.
- According to Dhoni, Sakshi is third on his priority list, after his country and family.
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