Sunil Grover continues to prove why he is one of the finest mimicry artists in the industry, effortlessly slipping into yet another new avatar. The comedian-actor, who has been winning hearts on The Great Indian Kapil Show, is once again making headlines, this time for his striking take on cricketer Rohit Sharma in a recent Netflix ad.
Known for mimicking personalities ranging from Salman Khan to Udit Narayan, Sunil brings Rohit’s relaxed, unfiltered charm to life with remarkable accuracy. From his body language to his speech pattern, the performance captures the cricketer’s personality in a way that feels both natural and amusing.
The ‘human AI’
In the advertisement, Sunil appears dressed in a Mumbai Indians jersey as he steps onto the set for a Netflix shoot. His uncanny resemblance in terms of gestures and expressions leaves everyone on set intrigued.
As the shoot progresses, the director begins to question whether something feels slightly off, even jokingly hinting that he might be AI-generated. Despite fumbling a few lines, Sunil manages to deliver the key message, acknowledging Netflix as the official entertainment partner of Mumbai Indians.
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The ad ends on a humorous note, with the real Rohit Sharma casually watching Saiyaara on Netflix and wondering aloud whether he had an ad shoot scheduled—adding an extra layer of comedy to the entire act.
Watch the video here:
Fans react on social media
Reacting to the video, a fan commented, “Paaji Bumrah lage rahe ho wo bhi karoge ab aap jaldi (You look more like Jasprit Bumrah, do that too soon)!” Another agreed and said, “Bhai bumrah jyada lag rha hai (He is looking more like Jasprit Bumrah)!” A comment read, “Sunil is so talented. Just look at his moves!” “AI cannot match this! So good!” said another.
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The man who can mimic anyone
In recent times, Sunil has impressed audiences with his portrayals of several film personalities, including Aamir Khan and Amitabh Bachchan. His work now goes far beyond his popular comic characters like Gutti and Dr Mashoor Gulati, showcasing his range as a performer.
Actor Gajraj Rao had earlier praised his versatility, saying, “I am a fan of Sunil Grover; whatever he does delights the heart… He can become Kapil Dev, Salman Khan, Dara Singh, Sidhu, Aamir Khan, or even Rajamouli.”
Having been associated with Kapil Sharma’s shows for over a decade, Sunil has built a strong reputation for his comic timing and mimicry skills. Alongside television, he has also appeared in films and web series such as Jawan, Ghajini, Tandav, and Sunflower, further establishing his presence across platforms.
