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Bodyguard's Take: Cricket Stars' Humble Roots Shine Through
16 Apr
Summary
- Yaseen Khan worked as Shah Rukh Khan's bodyguard for over a decade.
- He provides security for cricketers like Dhoni, Kohli, and Rahul.
- Khan shared a heartwarming story about MS Dhoni celebrating a team member's birthday.
Yaseen Khan, who dedicated over a decade as Shah Rukh Khan's personal bodyguard, has transitioned to successfully managing his own Mumbai-based security firm. His clientele includes prominent Indian cricketers and A-list celebrities. Khan observes that the backgrounds of these personalities significantly influence their demeanor, with most cricketers originating from modest family settings.
Khan has occasionally provided security services for several top Indian cricketers, including MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, and Abhishek Sharma, over the past seven to eight years. He shares a particularly strong bond with cricketer Yuvraj Singh, whom he describes as a brotherly figure and a good human being. His work with Yuvraj Singh's wedding also led to an increase in celebrity wedding security assignments.
Recounting an instance that highlights MS Dhoni's humility, Khan shared how the former Indian captain recently celebrated the birthday of a member of Khan's team. Dhoni personally brought a cake, an gesture that deeply touched the team member, bringing him to tears. Khan also reflected on his experiences on film sets, noting his satisfaction in witnessing the rise of individuals he once knew as assistant directors, such as Ranveer Singh, Varun Dhawan, and Sidharth Malhotra.
