Shikhar Dhawan Teams Up With Jacqueline Fernandez For Upcoming Music Video ‘Besos’

Cricket’s beloved Gabbar is trading his bat for the beat. Shikhar Dhawan, known for his explosive cover drives and trademark smile, is all set to charm fans in a brand-new avatar—as a performer in a high-energy music video titled "Besos". Teaming up with Bollywood star Jacqueline Fernandez, Dhawan is stepping confidently into the world of entertainment.

The music video, described as funky, vibrant, and full of flair, showcases a playful side of Dhawan fans haven’t seen before. From matching steps with Jacqueline to exuding his trademark swagger on screen, Dhawan is embracing this new chapter with confidence and charisma, according to a press release.

"Besos" is slated to premiere on YouTube on May 8, 2025, and promises more than just catchy visuals and foot-tapping beats—it’s positioned as a full-blown experience. This marks the first-ever on-screen collaboration between Dhawan and Fernandez, and the buzz is already building across fan communities and social media.

While this is Dhawan’s most prominent entertainment role yet, it’s not his first brush with the screen. Fans may recall his cameo in the 2022 film Double XL, but Besos positions him firmly in the pop culture spotlight.

Dhawan, who retired from all forms of Indian and international cricket in 2024, leaves behind an illustrious legacy: 34 Tests, 167 ODIs, and 68 T20Is with a total of 10,867 international runs, along with 6,769 runs in 222 IPL matches. As he pivots to a new phase, Besos might just be the beginning of a second innings—in entertainment.