Comedian Sunil Grover once again proved why he is regarded as one of India’s finest comic performers, after his spot-on mimicry of Aamir Khan on The Great Indian Kapil Show went viral across social media.
Grover’s appearance as Aamir Khan in the latest episode — featuring Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday — left audiences and netizens alike in splits, with many calling it one of his most authentic impersonations yet.
‘So authentic, it felt like watching Aamir himself’
Dressed like Aamir Khan and perfectly mirroring his body language, expressions and mannerisms, Sunil Grover recreated the actor’s public persona with uncanny accuracy. As he entered the stage, he even paused to pose for the paparazzi, much like Aamir often does during real-life appearances.
While posing, Grover quipped at a photographer, “Kapde acche pehne hue hai tumne. Pant acchi hai aaj,” a line that immediately caught viewers’ attention.
Subtle dig at paparazzi controversy?
Many viewers felt the remark was a sly reference to Jaya Bachchan’s recent controversial comments on paparazzi and their dressing sense. During an earlier interview with journalist Barkha Dutt, Jaya Bachchan had criticised photographers, questioning their professionalism and appearance — comments that had sparked widespread debate.
Grover’s tongue-in-cheek line was seen by fans as a clever, layered joke that added depth to the performance without turning overtly political.
Internet applause and Aamir Khan’s reaction
Clips of the episode quickly flooded Instagram, X and YouTube, with fans praising Grover’s comic timing and attention to detail. Many commented that it was not merely mimicry but a near-perfect transformation.
Adding to the buzz, Aamir Khan himself reacted warmly to the act. He said he could not stop laughing and described the performance as so authentic that it felt like he was watching himself. The actor also said he now plans to watch the full episode.
A reminder of Sunil Grover’s comic brilliance
From imitating Salman Khan to Amitabh Bachchan, Sunil Grover has long been admired for his versatility. This latest performance has once again reaffirmed his place as a master of observational comedy and character work.