Paparazzi's Playful Name Swap Delights Aamir Khan and Sunil Grover at Mumbai Event
Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan and comedian-actor Sunil Grover shared a hilarious moment at a recent Mumbai screening. The paparazzi playfully mixed up their names, sparking laughter and wide smiles from both celebrities and Aamir's girlfriend Gauri Spratt.
A Light-Hearted Red Carpet Moment
The special screening of Aamir Khan Productions' Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos took place in Mumbai on Wednesday. Aamir arrived hand-in-hand with his girlfriend Gauri Spratt, dressed in a simple black t-shirt and blue denim jeans. As he walked the red carpet, photographers started calling him Sunil instead of Aamir.
Gauri Spratt immediately broke into laughter at the playful mix-up. Aamir Khan reacted with amusement, bursting out laughing himself. The actor seemed to enjoy the joke, showing no signs of annoyance.
Sunil Grover Gets the Same Treatment
The same humorous situation repeated when Sunil Grover arrived solo at the event. Dressed in a blue short achkan with black trousers, the comedian-actor posed for photographers who then called him Aamir Khan. Sunil responded with a wide, genuine smile, clearly appreciating the lighthearted banter.
This funny exchange quickly went viral on social media platforms. Fans shared clips and expressed their amusement at the playful confusion between the two popular figures.
Background to the Playful Confusion
The name-swapping joke stems from Sunil Grover's recent viral mimicry of Aamir Khan on Netflix's The Kapil Sharma Show. Sunil's impersonation was remarkably accurate, capturing everything from Aamir's hair and beard to his distinctive mannerisms and speech patterns.
Aamir Khan himself praised Sunil's performance in an interview with Bollywood Hungama. "I wouldn't even call it mimicry. It was so authentic, I felt like I was watching myself," the actor said. "I was laughing so much I couldn't breathe! There was no malice in it at all. I must have laughed the loudest."
Previous Interactions Between the Two Stars
This isn't the first time Sunil Grover's Aamir Khan impersonation has created humorous situations. In a promotional video for Happy Patel, Sunil sat in Aamir's office fully in character, even giving co-star Vir Das a cheque for a sequel. When the real Aamir Khan entered and questioned him, Sunil cheekily responded, "Aap kaun hai bhaisahab?" (Who are you, sir?).
The confusion escalated as security guards mistakenly removed the real Aamir from his own office, believing Sunil to be the genuine article. This playful video showcased the comedian's impressive acting skills and the good-natured relationship between the two entertainers.
Fan Reactions and Social Media Buzz
Social media users found the paparazzi's name-swapping particularly amusing. One fan tweeted about the incident, capturing the lighthearted atmosphere of the event. The viral moment added to the growing appreciation for Sunil Grover's comedic talents and Aamir Khan's gracious response to being impersonated.
Sunil Grover has previously expressed his desire to work with Aamir Khan professionally. After successful collaborations with Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan, the comedian now hopes to add Aamir to his list of co-stars. This recent playful interaction suggests a positive relationship that could potentially lead to future professional collaborations.
The entire episode demonstrates the fun side of Bollywood events, where celebrities and media can share lighthearted moments. Both Aamir Khan and Sunil Grover handled the situation with grace and humor, creating a memorable moment for fans and photographers alike.
