"Itna ghatiya mimicry maine nahi dekha": Suniel Shetty loses cool on-stage; goes viral

Bollywood veteran Suniel Shetty has always been known for his tough screen persona, but this time it wasn’t a film scene that grabbed attention; it was a real-life moment. A recent video from Bhopal, now spreading like wildfire across social media, shows the actor lashing out at a mimicry performance that attempted to recreate his signature style.

The incident took place during a public gathering in Karond, where a performer took the stage to imitate Shetty’s dialogue delivery. What began as light-hearted entertainment quickly turned into a heated exchange. In the viral clip, Shetty interrupts midway and pulls up the artist for what he felt was a poor and misleading portrayal.

Speaking bluntly in Hindi, the 64-year-old actor says, “Kab se yeh bhaisaab, Anjali… alag-alag dialogues bol rahe hain, jo mere aavaj mein hai hi nahi. Itna ghatiya mimicry meine kabhi dekha hi nahi hai… Jab Suniel Shetty bolta hai toh, mard ki tarah bolta hai. Yeh bacche ki tarah bol raha tha. Jab mimicry karte ho, toh acchi karni chaiye. Kharab nakal nahi karni chaiye.”

Mimicry in Entertainment and Suniel Shetty’s Strong Response

The artist, visibly taken aback, tried clarifying that the act wasn’t meant as a serious impersonation. But Shetty stood his ground, telling him he still had a long way to go before truly capturing the essence of “Suniel Shetty.” He even quipped that simply tying hair like him wasn’t enough and went on to remind the audience of his action-hero legacy. “Suniel Shetty ki action films dekhi nahi isne, warna kabhi bole toh azma bhi sakta hoon,” he remarked, drawing a mix of awkward laughter and shock from those present.

The video has since gone viral across X, Instagram, and WhatsApp forwards, with fans and netizens divided in their reactions. While some believe the actor was justified in defending his persona and calling out bad mimicry, others feel the response was too harsh for what was essentially a harmless stage act. Either way, the moment has snowballed into a full-blown online discussion.

The Escalation

In Shetty’s case, his unfiltered response reflects not just his protective stance over his identity, but also the strong personality he has carried through decades in the film industry.

For fans, though, this viral clip is just another reminder of Shetty’s larger-than-life presence, both on and off screen. From the action-packed ’90s where he built his reputation with films like Mohra and Border, to his second innings where he balances OTT projects, reality appearances, and special roles, Shetty remains a figure of admiration for many.

Professional Front

On the professional front, the actor has kept himself busier than ever. He was most recently seen in Kesari Veer and in the second season of Hunter, which even gave audiences a thrilling face-off between him and Jackie Shroff. Next up, Shetty will be seen in the comedy-drama Welcome To The Jungle, directed by Ahmed Khan, where he shares screen space with Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, Sanjay Dutt, Arshad Warsi, Lara Dutta, Disha Patani, Raveena Tandon, and more. The film, scheduled for release later this year, promises to be a star-studded laugh riot.

And of course, the excitement around Hera Pheri 3 remains sky-high. Shetty recently assured fans in an interview that the third installment will stay true to its roots as a clean family entertainer. He stressed that this will be the kind of comedy audiences can enjoy together at home without hesitation, something lighthearted, familiar, and laughter-filled, just like the earlier films.

Whether it’s his no-nonsense real-life attitude or his continued presence in Bollywood’s big-ticket films, Suniel Shetty proves he is not slowing down. The viral mimicry episode may have stirred up debate, but it has also reminded everyone that the “Anna” of Bollywood still commands attention, and when he speaks, on screen or off, it’s impossible not to listen.