'I impersonate celebs as a tribute, not to make fun'
India, Feb. 22 -- A
t a time when actors such as Kajol, Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Salman Khan, among others, are increasingly moving court to safeguard their personality rights, Sunil Grover has a clear take. The actor-comedian, who is known for mimicking several celebrities, believes mimicry, when done right, is a celebration, not a violation.
The 48-year-old shares, "When I impersonate them, it's a tribute and is not meant to make fun in any way. I understand the problem when someone misuses it to endorse a brand or a thought which the artiste doesn't want. But these personalities have become so big ke ab wo public ke bhi ho gaye hain and we celebrate them."
The comedian reveals that his latest act, a mimicry of Aamir Khan on The Great Indian Kapil Show, had received praise from the actor himself, who called it "priceless" and "authentic." Sunil recalls the experience fondly: "It felt good. People even referred to me as 'Aamir sir.' I am a big fan of Aamir and his work, and it's his greatness that he also took it all in zest."
While he advocates for such acts to continue as a form of celebration, Sunil draws a clear line at offensive humour. He says, "I don't support below-the-belt and offensive jokes. I don't like to talk about their personal lives too. Jo garima mein hai, wo theek hai; hum koshish karte hain ki uske paar na jaye."
On a lighter note, he shares, "One of my friends told me that I should get an order for my personality rights and I told him, 'Sharam nahin aati hai. Main duniya bhar ke logon ki nakal kar raha hun aur tu mujhe bol raha hai.' "...
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