Sunil Grover’s Ajay Devgn mimicry is so uncanny and accurate that fans ask, ‘Is he a shapeshifter?’

In a promotional video shared by Netflix India, Sunil Grover takes his Ajay Devgn impersonation a step further.

The Great Indian Kapil Show is back for season 5, and the premiere episode will air tonight with enough star power to keep things lively. Ajay Devgn, Shriya Saran, Ishita Dutta, Mrunal Jadhav, Jaideep Ahlawat and director Abhishek Pathak will be joining comedians Kapil Sharma, Sunil Grover and the rest of the cast for an evening of jokes, old memories and behind-the-scenes stories from the Drishyam franchise ahead of Drishyam 3 release next week in theatres. And among all the guests and gags, it was Sunil's impersonation of Ajay Devgn that quickly became the standout moment.

Sunil Grover turns Ajay Devgn in The Great Indian Kapil Show promo, fans say ‘more original than the original’.

Why Sunil Grover's Ajay Devgn act works

In a promotional video shared by Netflix India, Sunil Grover takes his Ajay Devgn impersonation a step further. Dressed like the actor and speaking in an almost identical voice, he even recreated Ajay's iconic Singham pose while talking about the season 5 premiere. The resemblance was so convincing that the video quickly caught viewers' attention.

The comments section was soon filled with amused reactions. One user wrote, “Haatho haath golmaal ka bhi promotion kr diya (They also promoted 'Golmaal Five' right then and there).” Another asked, “Is Sunil Grover a shapeshifter.” A third commented, “Yaaar Ye Original se bhi Original hai... (Man, this is even more authentic than the original.).” Another user joked, “Ye pehla comedian hoga jiske saamne real wala actor uncomfortable feel karta hoga. (He must be the first comedian in whose presence a real actor feels uncomfortable)

Sunil Grover on The Great Indian Kapil Show

Sunil Grover has been impersonating Bollywood stars for years, but what makes his performances work is his attention to small details. His Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, and Gulzar impersonations have also found their way onto social media, with viewers often praising how closely he captures their mannerisms. Some have called his transformations “chameleon-like”, while others have jokingly referred to him as "real AI".

For Sunil, though, the process goes beyond simply copying someone's voice or appearance. He has previously explained how he approaches these performances to Indian Express, “For me, the thrilling part of such acts is about becoming that person for some time. While doing mimicry of a real-life person, I try to think from that person's point of view and feel the way that person feels. The process of becoming that person is meditative for me”.

He has also made it clear that admiration plays a big role in deciding whom he impersonates. “Unless I genuinely like someone, I cannot impersonate them. There has to be something distinct about them that fascinates me. I don't see it as mere mimicry. It's a celebration of people,” he added.

Jaideep Ahlawat surprises with his dance moves

The episode will have plenty of other entertaining moments, including an unexpected dance performance by Jaideep Ahlawat. Known for intense roles in Paatal Lok and the Drishyam franchise, he will join Sona and Mona 2.0, played by Krushna Abhishek and Kiku Sharda, for a dance sequence.

A lively start to season 5

The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 5 will premiere on Netflix on September 26 at 8 PM, with new episodes streaming every Saturday. Kapil Sharma, Sunil Grover, Krushna Abhishek, Kiku Sharda, Archana Puran Singh and Navjot Singh Sidhu have returned after a six-month break.

About Drishyam 3

Drishyam: The Conclusion sees Ajay Devgn reprise his role as Vijay Salgaonkar for one final time. The film also marks the return of Shriya Saran, Ishita Dutta, Tabu, and Rajat Kapoor. Jaideep Ahlawat and Prakash Raj are the new entrants to the cast.