Dino Morea with Bipasha's buddy Dhoni

Strange are the ways of tinseltown. And this latest friendship is proof of that. Dino Morea is doing business with Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who is close to John Abraham, who is dating Dino's ex, Bipasha Basu.

Dino has roped in Dhoni as the face of the kids' merchandise that he and his business partner Malay Parekh launched in the city last Friday.

Also, it's believed that it's Bipasha or John who introduced Dino to Dhoni. Dino, though, denied it, saying, "We met through his business manager and got talking. After we became friends, I discussed this business proposition with him. He loved the idea and agreed to sign on."

Dino added that he's quite impressed with the way Dhoni connects with kids and the youth. "He's a sporting icon and a source of inspiration for the youth. Dhoni loves kids and they are his biggest market," he said.