At this point, audiences know to expect brilliance from Sunil Grover&rsquo;s mimicry, yet the comedian keeps outdoing himself. After years of being celebrated as Shah Rukh Khan&rsquo;s comic double and more recently for his spot-on imitations of Salman Khan and Udit Narayan, Sunil has now floored fans by transforming into poet-filmmaker Gulzar on The Great Indian Kapil Show.
Entering the stage with a podium, clad in Gulzar&rsquo;s signature style, Sunil recited poetry with such precision that the studio erupted in applause. &ldquo;He looks exactly like Gulzar Sahab,&rdquo; exclaimed Archana Puran Singh, while the guests, composer Vishal Dadlani and singer Neeti Mohan, were visibly stunned. Vishal held his head in disbelief, and Neeti could only whisper, &ldquo;Wow.&rdquo;
What set the act apart was Sunil&rsquo;s ability to weave punchlines and humour into poetic delivery without ever breaking character. Social media soon lit up with clips of the performance, with fans praising how he could &ldquo;be funny without trying to be funny.&rdquo;
Grover has been a mainstay on Kapil Sharma&rsquo;s shows for over a decade, perfecting a mix of stand-up, character comedy, and mimicry. Beyond television, he has showcased his versatility in films like Jawan and Ghajini, and on web series including Tandav and Sunflower.
With his Gulzar act, Sunil Grover once again proved why he remains one of India&rsquo;s most versatile comic performers.

Sunil Grover Nails Gulzar Mimicry on Kapil Show

Comedian stuns audience with uncanny Gulzar act on The Great Indian Kapil Show

Sunil Grover Nails Gulzar Mimicry on Kapil Show

Comedian stuns audience with uncanny Gulzar act on The Great Indian Kapil Show

August 19, 2025 | 11:22 IST