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TGIKS 3: Sunil Grover's impressive impersonation of Gulzar is so good that it crashes the internet, fans call him 'Real-life AI'

Updated on: 19 August,2025 10:33 PM IST  |  Mumbai
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Comedian Sunil Grover wowed audiences on The Great Indian Kapil Show’s Independence Day special by impersonating legendary poet-filmmaker Gulzar. Appearing as “Fuljar” in kurta-pyjama, he delivered witty shayari in Gulzar’s trademark style

TGIKS 3: Sunil Grover's impressive impersonation of Gulzar is so good that it crashes the internet, fans call him 'Real-life AI'

Sunil Grover, a still from The Great Indian Kapil Show

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At this time, it should come as no surprise that Sunil Grover can expertly imitate someone fresh. He built his name as a Shah Rukh Khan-lite for years before shocking viewers of The Great Indian Kapil Show with flawless impersonation of everyone from Salman Khan to Udit Narayan. This week, the comic morphed into Gulzar, a poet and director. Once again, he blew everyone away. This time, his impersonation astounded not only the show's guests, but also hundreds of others on the internet, who marveled at Sunil's ability to provide punchlines and amusing situations without attempting to be funny.

Sunil's appearance as Gulzar


Kapil Sharma appeared on The Great Indian Kapil Show's Independence Day special, which is currently available on Netflix, alongside singers Shaan and Neeti Mohan and composer pair Vishal-Shekhar. Sunil appeared in the episode as Fuljar, a Gulzar doppelganger. Sunil, dressed in his usual white kurta-pyjama, surprised everyone by delivering some humorous shayari in the poet's signature manner.



"He looks exactly like Gulzar Sahab," Archana Puran Singh said as Sunil stepped onto the platform with his podium. The visitors stood up, half shocked and applauding. Their amazement only deepened as Sunil proceeded to recite poems in Gulzar's style. Vishal held his head in surprise, while Neeti muttered, "Wow."

Here's how netizens reacted

Clips from Sunil's visit were shared on Instagram meme pages and quickly became popular. One video received over a thousand comments of admiration. One person wrote, "How CAN??? whosunilgrover...man, you are fantastic. "We are fortunate to have witnessed your talent." Another fan added, "He is amazing, he can copy anyone." One person asked, echoing everyone else's sentiments, "Is there anything this man cannot do?" Netizens haven't kept calm, looking at how Sunil Grover has been nailing character after character. 

Earlier, Sunil stunned Ajay Devgn by mimicking him, his style, voice everything was just on the point. He also left fans in awe when he portrayed Navjot Singh Sidhu and his various other roles on the show. 

Sunil Grover has appeared on The Great Indian Kapil Show and Kapil's earlier variety series on and off for almost a decade. The actor is known for his comic timing and mimicry, and he has acted in a number of films and web series, including Jawan, Ghajini, Tandav and Sunflower.

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