A video from Dubai has gone viral on social media after it captured a man who bears a striking resemblance to Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan. The clip shows the lookalike surrounded by a massive crowd on a busy Dubai street, with people rushing to take pictures and selfies with him.
A video from Dubai showed Amitabh Bachchan’s lookalike mobbed by fans. (Instagram/Ahmad Mahmood)
The video was first shared as an Instagram story by Ahmad Mahmood before being reposted on the Instagram page of Lovin Dubai, where it has already crossed more than 114,000 views. It was shared with the caption, “Huge Amitabh Bachchan fans in Dubai came to see his lookalike.”
Fans mistake him for Big B
In the video, the lookalike can be seen walking slowly as people crowd around him, clicking photographs and trying to capture selfies, apparently mistaking him for the real Amitabh Bachchan.
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Internet reactions pour in
The video sparked a wave of reactions online, ranging from admiration to humour and even criticism. One Instagram user jokingly wrote, “Big B from Alibaba,” while another quipped, “Only the Noon driver got a selfie.” Someone else commented, “When you order Amitabh Bachchan from Alibaba.”
Not everyone was impressed, though. A user bluntly said, “He does not look one percent of him… just wondering how much spare time this crowd has for such stuff.” Another person remarked, “Some people have all the time in the world and they utilise that time in moments like these.” One more user added, “I do not know if I need to comment anymore to this.”
Mahipal Singh Chouhan is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times Digital, with nearly five years of experience in digital journalism and content production. His work primarily focuses on offbeat and trending stories that reflect everyday experiences and evolving conversations on the internet. He has consistently worked on transforming viral content and human interest stories into structured news pieces that engage readers while maintaining editorial clarity. At Hindustan Times, Mahipal contributes to identifying and developing stories emerging from social media trends, online communities, and real-world incidents that capture public attention. His approach involves adding context and journalistic perspective to fast-moving digital narratives, helping present viral moments in a clear and reader-friendly format suited for digital audiences. Before joining Hindustan Times Digital, he was associated with DNA India, where he gained experience in newsroom workflows and digital storytelling practices. Mahipal holds a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies, Delhi. He is particularly interested in tracking emerging trends and understanding how online conversations evolve into broader public discussions. His work reflects a focus on accuracy, readability, and relevance in the rapidly changing digital news environment. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Mahipal takes an interest in history and sports and regularly works on improving his general knowledge, which complements his curiosity as a media professional.
