Kapil Dev mimics Ranveer Singh, netizens respond with HILARIOUS memes

In a recent ad for a finance firm, Kapil Dev is shown doing antics that can be readily classified as strange, unconventional, and wacky, something which properly suits Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh. And that’s precisely what the ad is about – Kapil Dev acting like Ranveer Singh.

There’s a reason Kapil Dev is called a renowned all-rounder, as this is not just in reference to his cricketing skills and swashbuckling playing style but also it’s about what he does off the field.

The former Indian skipper made the nation proud 38 years back when he grabbed the World Cup trophy after beating the formidable West Indies team at Lord’s.

And now he has again sent shockwaves across the country and has left everyone confused and amazed with his latest advertisement. In a recent ad for a finance firm, Kapil Dev is shown doing antics that can be readily classified as strange, unconventional, and wacky, something which properly suits Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh. And that’s precisely what the ad is about – Kapil Dev acting like Ranveer Singh.

The 37-second ad opens with Jim Sarbh outlining the benefits of completing transactions through Cred, without wasting any time it makes a parallel between the incredible perks and Kapil acting like Ranveer. And that’s where the meat of the gravy lies, Kapil goes out of his way as he aces the enactment by wearing some outrageous outfits, his over-the-top actions, and simple phrases that pound the funny bone.

Here’s how netizens reacted to the ad:

Interestingly, the ad also contains a famous disco background score to convey the vibe of the 80s, the decade when India won the World Cup.

But, what’s more, fascinating to note here is how the ad uses one stone to kill two birds – to promote the brand and also to establish the tone for Ranveer Singh’s upcoming movie ’83’ based on the iconic squad that brought home the World Cup headed by Kapil Dev. It gets even more clear when the ad reaches its finale with Kapil’s background singing, “Poocch teri mausi se kya hua ’83 mein.” (Ask your aunt what happened in ’83.)

One may think this impossible but the root of this commercial is in a meme that compares how Ranveer appears in Kapil Dev’s biopic vis-a-vis how Kapil will look in Ranveer’s biopic. The meme which dates back to over two years was lost in the dense layers of the Internet but surely, an idea was created which mutated and turned into a humorous ad.

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Looking at his antics, it won’t be wrong to state that the renowned cricketer has not just emulated Ranveer but has internalized the latter’s character to the point of absolute perfection. Prior to this, the ad starring Rahul Dravid too went viral leaving the viewers in dismay as they witnessed the game’s gentleman simmering with fury.

Speaking of ’83’, the film featuring Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone along with a plethora of great performers is planned for theatrical release on December 24.

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