Turkish actor's resemblance to Virat Kohli goes viral, hilarious memes flood X

Indian cricket star Virat Kohli has become the subject of an unexpected online frenzy after social media users discovered a Turkish actor, Cavit Çetin Günîr, who closely resembles him. 

Günîr, who stars as Doğan Bey in the acclaimed Turkish series 'Diriliş: Ertuğrul', has captured the curiosity and amusement of fans due to his striking likeness to Kohli.

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The conversation gained momentum when a Reddit user posted a screenshot from the series with a witty caption referencing Kohli's famous spouse, "Anushka Sharma’s husband's TV show debut."

This sparked a plethora of entertaining reactions, with one user exclaiming, "The first time I saw this Doğan Bey character in 'Ertuğrul', I genuinely thought, what’s Kohli doing in a Turkish series? The resemblance is uncanny."

Anushka Sharma's husband TV show debut
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Fans added to the humour, with comments like "Same to same but different," and playfully referenced Kohli's wife, actress Anushka Sharma. Citing her film 'Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi', a user joked, "What’s more amusing is that Anushka will still not recognise him because of Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi."

The light-hearted banter continued with jokes about nepotism, as fans quipped, "Nepotism getting out of hand," suggesting in jest that Kohli's lookalike had transitioned into acting. As always, Kohli's omnipresence in discussions was highlighted, with fans noting his constant exposure to scrutiny: "Virat, the moment he sees a random reel or post about him: Bro... can I breathe in peace, or should I check if my sneeze went viral too?"

Popularity of 'Diriliş: Ertuğrul'

'Diriliş: Ertuğrul', penned and produced by Mehmet Bozdağ, is a Turkish historical adventure drama centered on the exploits of Ertuğrul Bey, the father of Osman I, the founder of the Ottoman Empire. The series, which aired from 2014 to 2019, has amassed a significant viewership internationally, enjoying particular popularity in India.