“Oh wow!!! Thanks” – Dinesh Karthik drops cheeky reply to fan mistaking him for Vikrant Massey in ‘Phir Aayi Haseen Dilruba’

Former India wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik dropped a cheeky reply to a fan mistaking him for actor Vikrant Massey in the movie ‘Phir Aayi Haseen Dilruba.’ Karthik expressed gratitude while dropping laughing emojis to the X user, who credited him for his performance in the movie.

Notably, the romantic thriller film was premiered on Netflix on August 9, 2024. The movie's lead roles feature Massey, Taapsee Pannu, and Sunny Kaushal. It’s worth mentioning that Massey and Karthik keep beards, which gives them an identical look, especially while wearing caps.

The X user dropped clapping emojis and wrote:

“Just watched Phir Aayi Hasseen Dilruba, powerful performance by @DineshKarthik.”

Dinesh Karthik replied:

“Oh wow!!! Thanks”

While many former cricketers like Irfan Pathan, Harbhajan Singh, and Mohammad Azharuddin have appeared in movies, Karthik has yet to try his luck in films.

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Dinesh Karthik named RCB mentor and batting coach; set to represent Paarl Royals in SA20

Dinesh Karthik has been named Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) batting coach and mentor ahead of IPL 2025. This came after the wicketkeeper-batter announced his retirement from the tournament after IPL 2024.

On his appointment, Karthik said in a press release(via ESPNCricinfo):

"Coaching at a professional level is incredibly exciting for me and is something I'm truly passionate about as a new chapter in my life.”

"I am eager to coach and mentor our batting group, helping them to not only refine their method but also to develop the keen match awareness needed to excel under pressure. It's also great that I can continue my association with RCB as the franchise continues to move from strength to strength," he added.

Dinesh Karthik is also set to become the first Indian player in SA20. He will play for Paarl Royals next year. The 39-year-old has also been appointed as the brand ambassador for the second edition of the South African T20 league, joining legendary AB de Villiers on an elite list.

Karthik comes with a lot of experience in the T20 circuit. The right-handed batter has played 401 T20s, scoring 7407 runs with the help of 34 half-centuries. He is also excellent behind the stumps with 281 dismissals, including 70 stumpings.