I recently watched two clips of Sunil Grover on The Kapil Sharma Show—one where he imitates Aamir Khan and another where he performs a duet with Priyanka Chopra. Watching those performances back-to-back, I found myself genuinely awestruck. My first reaction was simple and heartfelt: My God, what an actor and performer he is!
Sunil Grover is not just a comedian; he is a complete performer who understands character, timing, detail, and emotion at a level that very few artists ever reach.
While watching him, I was reminded of Moeen Akhtar and his legendary show Loose Talk. Anyone who has watched Loose Talk would know that Moeen Akhtar didn’t merely mimic people—he inhabited them. He captured not just their voice or style, but the smallest details: pauses, expressions, insecurities, arrogance, humor, and contradictions. I have personally watched at least a hundred episodes of Loose Talk, and every time I came away thinking, What an extraordinary actor Moeen Akhtar was.
What made Moeen Akhtar’s work even more impressive was the simplicity of the setup. A small room, two chairs, a table—that was it. No grand sets, no flashy props. Just pure performance, dialogue, and character work. And yet, it was endlessly engaging.
In many ways, Sunil Grover reminds me of that same school of performance. While I know Sunil still has a long journey ahead of him, there is no denying the fact that he is an absolute marvel. What stands out the most is his attention to detail. He does not get overawed by big personalities, celebrity guests, or the pressure of a live audience. Instead, he becomes the character—completely and fearlessly.
I have admired Sunil Grover ever since his days as Gutthi. That character alone changed the energy of The Kapil Sharma Show. When he parted ways with the show, it left a noticeable void. And when he returned, it felt like the heartbeat of the show had come back. He truly is the lifeline of the program, someone who elevates not just his own performance but the overall quality of the show.
Coming to his recent performances, the Aamir Khan imitation deserves special mention. Sunil didn’t just copy Aamir Khan’s voice or facial expressions—he captured the essence of multiple Aamir Khan characters. The gestures, the subtle head movements, the thoughtful pauses, the intensity mixed with innocence—it was so authentic that, at moments, you genuinely forgot whether you were watching the real Aamir Khan or Sunil Grover performing him. The entire audience was in splits, including the guests on the show. That level of precision and confidence is rare.
Then there was the episode with Priyanka Chopra, where Sunil performed the duet “Slowly Slowly.” What made this performance special was not just the singing or comedy, but how effortlessly he brought Priyanka Chopra into her natural, playful self. She was clearly enjoying the moment as much as Sunil was, and that mutual joy translated beautifully on screen. It takes immense skill to make a global star feel relaxed, spontaneous, and genuinely amused—and Sunil does it without trying too hard.
Beyond these performances, characters like Dr. Mashoor Gulati and Engineer Chumbak Mittal are iconic. These characters didn’t just entertain; they gave life to The Kapil Sharma Show. Sunil Grover also mimics personalities like Kapil Dev, Salman Khan, and Navjot Singh Sidhu with incredible ease, each time bringing something fresh and authentic rather than repetitive caricature.
What truly sets Sunil Grover apart is his versatility. He can be loud without being obnoxious, subtle without being boring, absurd yet believable. That balance is extremely difficult to achieve. In an era where comedy often relies on exaggeration and noise, Sunil relies on craft.
In my view, Sunil Grover is a once-in-a-generation performer—someone who understands comedy as an art, not just entertainment. He stands in the lineage of great character artists who leave a lasting impact, not because of scale or spectacle, but because of sincerity, intelligence, and sheer talent.
And that, more than anything else, is what makes him truly special.
