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Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Shah Rukh Khan's lookalike has more fans than some celebs, but refuses to meet King Khan for one reason. Who is he?
So, who exactly is the man? Why he does not want to meet SRK? While scrolling through Instagram and you've casually stumbled on a reel of Shah Rukh Khan quoting his iconic Om Shanti Om dialogue at a mall or dancing at a wedding in Dubai, you're not alone, but you're also not quite right. That man, with the long skily hair, killer charisma, and signature outstretched arms, isn't the King of Bollywood. It's Ibrahim Qadri , a lookalike who's become something of a celebrity in his own right. With over 2.2 million followers, viral videos with tens of millions of views, and global bookings, Qadri is living a life most influencers dream journey into the world of lookalike didn't start on a film set or through a planned photoshoot. It began at an IPL match in 2017, where the crowd went into a frenzy thinking King Khan himself had arrived. It was then the he realised the power of his many impersonators rely on just physical similarities, Qadri takes things a step further. As reported by Vogue, he's studied Khan's walk, mannerisms, dialogue delivery, and even expressions. He treats it like a performance art , one that he keeps honing every time. According to him, what began as a 10% resemblance has now reached about 30%, with room to this, he also personally hand-stitches replicas of SRK 's most iconic looks, including the MET gala outfit, which was originally designed by Sabyasachi. His video on the same has crossed 1.4 million views and netizens are going gaga over his SRK resemblance is a blessing and a curse. While Qadri now travels globally for appearances, from private parties in Muscat to Bollywood nights in Dubai, fame follows him everywhere, even when he's just buying groceries. 'People start pulling at my hands, my shirt, thinking I'm him,' he says. Some shopkeepers even charge him extra, convinced they're dealing with King Khan despite being a lifelong fan, Qadri has no desire to meet SRK in person. 'You should never meet your heroes,' he believes. In his eyes, Shah Rukh Khan is more than a person, he's a myth, a legend, and perhaps best left untouched by the end of the day, Ibrahim Qadri sees himself as an entertainer, not just a lookalike. He makes sure to keep his personal life separate from the limelight, staying grounded despite the fame. But whether he admits it or not, to millions online, he is Shah Rukh Khan. Two years ago, a video of him spreading his arms like SRK during an airport security check went viral, racking up over 50 million views in just a few days, proof that his resemblance continues to leave the internet stunned.
News18
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Shah Rukh Khan Vs His Lookalike: Can You Spot The Difference In These Photos?
1/6 Shah Rukh Khan's doppelganger has gone viral on social media, with even Vogue India featuring him. (Images: Instagram) The duplicate SRK's original name is Ibrahim Qadri. He boasts 2.2 million followers on Instagram. (Images: Instagram) 3/6 Qadri reportedly charges up to Rs. 2.5 lakh for an event, such as Bollywood nights in bars and clubs or private Eid parties in Dubai. (Images: Instagram) Originally from Junagadh, Gujarat, Qadri used to paint shop signs and walls. "I must have been 14 or 15 when they first started saying it. His film Deewaana (1992) had just come out. But I never took it seriously because family members always say things like that, don't they? It was only in 2017 when I went to watch an IPL match and the crowds went wild thinking I was Shah Rukh that I felt I could do something with it," he told Vogue. (Images: Instagram)
Time of India
08-08-2025
- Time of India
Police intensify search for absconding Qadri
Indore: The police have intensified search for absconding corporator Anwar Qadri. Banganga police have pasted notices at Qadri's residence and other public places, directing him to appear before the court by Sept 8. The police said that if he failed to appear within the stipulated time, strict legal action would be taken against him. ACP Rubina Mizwani said that the bounty on Qadri has been increased to Rs 40,000. According to Bhanwarkuan police, Qadri's daughter Ayesha is still in police custody as her remand was recently extended by six days by the court for further questioning regarding her father's whereabouts. Indore district court has granted Qadri one month to appear before it, warning that if he fails to do so, proceedings to seize his property will be initiated. During the hearing, police informed the court that raids were being carried out at multiple locations, but Qadri has remained elusive. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Raksha Bandhan wishes , messages and quotes !
The Print
07-08-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Congress councillor named in ‘love jihad' finance case should surrender: Party colleague
The Leader of Opposition, who is a Congress politician, came out in support of Qadri and alleged the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has implicated him in the 'love jihad' case to divert people's attention from basic issues. A reward of Rs 20,000 has been announced by police for providing information leading to the arrest of the councillor, who is absconding for nearly two months. Indore, Aug 6 (PTI) Absconding city Congress councillor Anwar Qadri, accused of funding 'love jihad', should surrender before police, his party colleague and Leader of Opposition in the Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) Chintu Choukse said on Wednesday. Talking to reporters, he said, 'The BJP government is presenting Qadri as the biggest criminal of the state, but in municipal corporation conferences, he always spoke in support of cows and temples.' Chouksey claimed Qadri was implicated in the alleged 'love jihad' funding case at the BJP's behest in the same manner as false charges were being framed against opposition politicians across the country by misusing law enforcement agencies to divert people's attention from key issues. Asked why Qadri has been running away from the law, the Leader of Opposition replied, 'Of course this is a mistake. He should surrender.' Indore Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargava said on Tuesday a proposal will be presented in the upcoming meeting of the civic body to cancel Qadri's membership because his continuation as a councillor is not in the interest of the city given the serious allegations against him, including the 'love jihad' case. The term 'love jihad' is used by right-wing organisations to claim that Muslim men lure women of other religions into love traps to convert them to Islam. A police official said two young men from the city — Sahil Sheikh and Altaf Shah — had allegedly admitted during interrogation in June that Qadri had given them Rs 3 lakh to convert girls. The duo was arrested in separate cases on charges of raping two women and other offences. On the basis of statements given by the two men, a case was registered against Qadri for being involved in a conspiracy to convert girls/women through financial allurement. Since then, the Congress councillor is absconding. The official said after Qadri absconded, the district administration issued an order to arrest him under the National Security Act (NSA). He said 18 criminal cases have been registered against the Congress councillor in different police stations in the city. PTI HWP MAS RSY This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Time of India
03-08-2025
- Time of India
Loan agent loses 6.5L in fake women's loan scheme
Rajkot: A 48-year-old loan agent has lodged a complaint with Gandhigram police, alleging that she was cheated of Rs 6.5 lakh by two men who posed as representatives of a women's group loan scheme. The accused, identified as Mukesh Vaghela and Rakesh , have been booked under sections 316(2), 318(4), 54, and other provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). According to the FIR, about 15 days ago, complainant Noorjahan Qadri was at the city bus station near Trikon Bagh Circle when she was handed a pamphlet titled 'Women's Group Loan', which offered personal loans of Rs1 lakh and Rs 2 lakh. The flyer directed interested applicants to an office near Nanavati Chowk. Qadri, who works in the loan business, visited the office and met Mukesh . After she told him she could bring in customers, he allegedly offered her a monthly salary of Rs 30,000. She began working with him and collected documents and Rs 10,000 in advance from each of 65 customers, handing over a total of Rs 6.5 lakh to Mukesh and his partner Rakesh over several days. On July 31, a customer, Najma Baloch, found the office locked. Qadri later discovered that the accused had shut down the office and disappeared with the money collected from her and the customers. Police said an investigation has been launched to trace the absconding accused. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Friendship Day wishes , messages and quotes !
