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Raai Laxmi , widely known by her screen name Lakshmi Rai , has acted in several films across Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi over the years. She made her debut in 2005 with the Tamil film 'Karka Kasadara'. Apart from being a favourite among South Indian audiences, Raai also made headlines for her previously rumoured relationship with Indian cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni .


Lakshmi Rai's bond with MS Dhoni

Their connection reportedly began in 2008, during the early days of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Rumours swirled as the two were frequently seen attending parties together, with Dhoni even attending Laxmi’s birthday celebration. Though neither publicly confirmed the relationship in exact terms, their frequent public appearances fuelled speculation.

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Raai aboou thier relationship and break up

In 2014, Raai opened up about the rumours and told Zee News that her relationship with Dhoni was like a scar or stain. “I’ve begun to believe that my relationship with Dhoni is like a stain or a scar which won’t go away for a long time. I am surprised that people still have the energy and patience to talk about it even now. Every time TV channels dig into Dhoni’s past, they make it a point to bring up our relationship. I dread to think that someday my future children will see it on TV and ask me about it!”


She further explained that the separation was amicable and that they parted on good terms, emphasising that she had moved on and was focused on her professional growth. “I knew him really well and don’t know if I can call it a relationship because it never worked out. We still have respect for each other. He has moved on and gotten married. That’s the end of the story. I am a very happy person right now, and work is my priority.”


MS Dhoni's personal life

MS Dhoni met Sakshi Singh, and the couple tied the knot in 2010. They welcomed their daughter, Ziva, in 2015.

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