Munawar Faruqui
Mumbai's chaos king Munawar Faruqui has done it again - and this time, he managed to fool the entire internet with a stunt so smooth, even his own fans didn't see it coming.
It started when a fan page casually posted what looked like Munawar's personal phone number. Within seconds, the internet exploded. Screenshots flew across WhatsApp groups, fans zoomed into every pixel, and Instagram was flooded with people asking the same question:
"Bhai, yeh Munawar ka asli number hai kya?"
From desperate late-night callers to poetic message senders, everyone took their shot.
Some texted "Hi Munawar bhai,"
Some typed full shayaris,
And some even sent "just checking" missed calls - you know, just in case destiny picked up.
Just as fans thought they'd cracked the biggest scoop of the year, Munawar revealed the truth:
The number was FAKE.
Anyone who messaged the viral number received a cheeky video from Munawar saying:
"Yeh phone number fake hai⦠par Arif ka show ekdum asli. First Copy Season 2 is now streaming for free on Amazon MX Player."
In one move, he turned the entire internet frenzy into a joke - and a brilliant plug for his new season.
Social media erupted again, but this time in amusement.
Comments poured in:
Memes rolled in, reels were made, and hashtags started trending.
What looked like a âscandal' quickly turned into one of Munawar's funniest stunts yet.
The timing couldn't be better.
Munawar's show First Copy S2 is currently streaming and has been receiving major appreciation for its gritty storyline set in 2000s Mumbai. His portrayal of Arif - raw, conflicted, and fiercely human - has drawn praise from both fans and critics.
Featuring a powerhouse cast including Krystle D'Souza, Gulshan Grover, Saqib Ayub, Ashi Singh, Meiyang Chang, Inam Ul Haq, Raza Murad, and Nawab Shah, the series has quickly become a must-watch.
Munawar didn't just promote the show - he created a viral cultural moment.
And honestly, who else could pull this off?
