The Great Indian Kapil Show surpasses Stranger Things in India with this viral episode
The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 4 has been earning a lot of attention with the episodes starring celebrities. Meanwhile, Kapil Sharma's show has beaten Stranger Things in India on Netflix.
Last Updated: 02.01 PM, Jan 06, 2026
The Great Indian Kapil Show and Stranger Things are two of the most-watched shows on Netflix India currently. While Kapil Sharma's show is a comedy talk show featuring celebrities, the Duffer Brothers' Stranger Things explores a rich blend of 1980s nostalgia, sci-fi horror, and coming-of-age drama. Stranger Things has come to an end after 10 years in 2026, and amid the emotional farewell, The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 4 beat the sci-fi show with a latest viral episode in India.
Which The Great Indian Kapil Show episode beats Stranger Things?
Recently, The Great Indian Kapil Show premiered an episode starring Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday. While the duo graced the show with their own aura, it was Sunil Grover who stole the whole show.
Sunil Grover's Aamir Khan mimicry was an acclaimed performance on The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 4. He was praised for his spot-on accuracy, body language, and subtle humour. The real Aamir Khan himself called the act "priceless" and so authentic that he felt like he was watching himself. With this viral episode, The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 4 surpassed Stranger Things on Netflix and is now the number 1 show in India.
What did Sunil Grover mimic about Aamir Khan?
Sunil Grover was recognisable as Aamir Khan, wearing a printed kurta, red pants, large glasses and Aamir's signature hairband.He perfectly imitated Khan's pensive posture, walking style, subtle little expressions and interactions with the paparazzi, capturing the actor's serious persona and injecting comedy. He earned praise on social media and became viral once again.
A highlight of the act was an interaction where Grover (as Aamir) playfully questioned Kartik Aaryan about his marital status. When Kapil Sharma confirmed Aaryan was unmarried, Grover's deadpan response was, "Abhi ek bhi nahi hui?" (Not even one yet?), generated significant laughter and became a viral clip online.
Adding a humorous touch, Grover compliments a cameraman's 'nice pants', which is seen by viewers as a subtle reference to actress Jaya Bachchan's history with the paparazzi. The act was widely praised by audiences and the film industry for being a "masterclass in the art of mimicry" Fans online praised Grover's chameleon talent, calling his observation skills "god-level" and superior to artificial intelligence in capturing the subtleties of a real person. Fans also said that AI cannot steal Sunil Grover's job in this life, highlighting his talent.
The Great Indian Kapil Show FAQs:
Q: Which celebrity did Sunil Grover impersonate on The Great Indian Kapil Show?
A: In the episode that aired on January 3, 2026, Sunil Grover delivered a spot-on impersonation of Aamir Khan.
Q: What was Aamir Khan’s response to Sunil Grover’s performance?
A: Aamir Khan gave the act his "ultimate seal of approval," saying, "I won’t even call it mimicry. It was so authentic, I felt I was watching myself."
Q: Where can I watch The Great Indian Kapil Show?
A: The Great Indian Kapil Show streams on Netflix every Saturday at 8 pm.