Ranchi: Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni's popularity is touching the skies — literally. Kites with images of his face rule the market.
"I am unable to meet the demands of the Dhoni kite," said Mohammad Talib, who has been making and selling kites in this Jharkhand capital for years.
"Every day I prepare around 1,500 kites with photos of Dhoni. But I get over 2,000 young customers daily asking for these kites."
Shakar Singh, another kite maker, said, "All children come for Dhoni kites. Children and the youth are crazy to buy Dhoni kites and they are ready to pay any amount for it."Various clubs in Ranchi are organising kite flying competitions to mark Makar Sankranti on January 14.
"Dhoni is the pride of Jharkhand, and we love to see Dhoni kites flying in the sky," said Rizu Sen, a Class VII student.
Each Dhoni kite sells for Rs 10 and above. — Agencies
"I am unable to meet the demands of the Dhoni kite," said Mohammad Talib, who has been making and selling kites in this Jharkhand capital for years.
"Every day I prepare around 1,500 kites with photos of Dhoni. But I get over 2,000 young customers daily asking for these kites."
Shakar Singh, another kite maker, said, "All children come for Dhoni kites. Children and the youth are crazy to buy Dhoni kites and they are ready to pay any amount for it."Various clubs in Ranchi are organising kite flying competitions to mark Makar Sankranti on January 14.
"Dhoni is the pride of Jharkhand, and we love to see Dhoni kites flying in the sky," said Rizu Sen, a Class VII student.
Each Dhoni kite sells for Rs 10 and above. — Agencies
