In a lesser known chapter of his life, former Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni had one true first love named Priyanka Jha. While many may not know this love story, Priyanka played a vital role in Dhoni's life and was his source of strength and inspiration.

Their paths crossed when MS Dhoni was just 20 years old and preparing to play for India A. During this time, love blossomed between the two. Dhoni and Priyanka dreamed of spending their lives together, supporting and encouraging each other. Fate changed when Priyanka died in a tragic road accident during Dhoni's India A tour to Zimbabwe and Kenya in 2003-04. The news of her untimely death only came after Dhoni returned home and it came as a huge shock to him. Not only had he lost his beloved Priyanka, but his dream of marrying his first love was also shattered.

But there was more to Dhoni's life than that. In March 2008, he found love again, this time with a woman named Sakshi Singh Rawat. Dhoni and Sakshi dated for quite some time before taking their relationship to the next level. The two got married in a private ceremony on 4 July 2010.

Their happiness increased when they were blessed with a baby girl on 6 February 2015. Dhoni, who was leading Team India in Australia at the time, welcomed the news with joy and excitement.

Dhoni and Sakshi's adorable daughter, Ziva, won the hearts of many during the IPL 2023 season. Her cuteness and heartwarming interactions with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) cricketers are loved by fans across the globe.

The film biopic "M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story" stars Bollywood actress Disha Patani as Priyanka and Kiara Advani as Sakshi.

MS Dhoni, Kiara Advani, Sakshi
While Dhoni and Priyanka's love story remains inspiring and lesser known, their journey with Sakshi and their daughter Ziva continues to bring love, happiness and priceless moments. Dhoni's personal life is a reminder that even in the midst of heartbreak and loss, new beginnings and love can blossom, leading to brighter times all around.