# Rahul Dravid says Virat Kohli a superb mimic, could act

2026-10-06T09:42:13+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 2 independent outlets

Rahul Dravid has said Virat Kohli has a ‘tremendous ability to mimic’ and is ‘pretty much a pro’ at ad films, hinting the cricketer could have a Bollywood career. In a BBC Asian Network interview, Dravid was asked which teammate would make the best actor. He named Kohli, recalling his mimicry skills and hundreds of ad appearances. The interviewer suggested Kohli’s wife, actor Anushka Sharma, could give him tips. Dravid ruled out acting for himself, saying, ‘I know what my strengths are. I’m not making a fool of myself.’ Dravid also praised cricket films ‘83’, ‘Ghoomer’ and ‘Lagaan’. Casting director Mukesh Chhabra had earlier said Kohli is ‘already a great actor’ but advised him not to join films even after retirement. Kohli and Sharma married in Italy in 2018 and have two children.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

Both outlets report the same BBC Asian Network interview without adding independent context or sourcing. Indianexpress.com leads with Dravid calling Kohli a ‘superb mimic’, while Times of India foregrounds the acting tips line from the interviewer. Neither outlet challenges or expands on Dravid’s remarks, and both reproduce the Chhabra quote identically. The coverage is uniform straight reporting, with no government angle or ideological slant. The story leaves open whether Kohli will ever take up acting, with no announcement or timeline from the cricketer or his camp.

## Coverage

Coverage: 2 sources, 2 neutral
- indianexpress.com (neutral report) <https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/virat-kohli-bollywood-career-potential-rahul-dravid-superb-mimic-did-so-many-ads-10908615/>
  Straight interview report, no slant or added opinion
- timesofindia.indiatimes.com (neutral report) <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/virat-kohli-mimics-people-really-well-maybe-anushka-sharma-can-give-him-some-acting-tips-says-rahul-dravid-he-is-pretty-much-a-pro-at-it/articleshow/134729744.cms>
  Straight interview report, no slant or added opinion

This brief was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above, so one read covers every framing they carry.

Tags: Anushka Sharma, BBC Asian Network, Bollywood, Rahul Dravid, Virat Kohli
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