Indian cricket sensation Virat Kohli is no stranger to the spotlight, but this time, it is not his batting skills stealing the show. A Turkish actor named Cavit Cetin Guner has taken the internet by storm due to his striking resemblance to the cricket star.
Fans could now believe their eyes when a photo of Guner, who plays Dogan Bey in the hit Turkish series Dirilis: Ertugrul, surfaced online. The buzz began when a clever Reddit user shared a screenshot from the show with the caption that sparked a wave online:
"Anushka Sharma’s husband TV show debut."
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Kohli, married to Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, has always been a fan favourite, but this unexpected doppelgänger moment caught everyone off guard. Social media lit up with comments like,
"The first time I saw Dogan Bey in Ertugrul, I was like, 'what's Kohli doing in a Turkish series,' the resemblance is scary!" "What's even funnier is Anushka still won't recognise him… because of Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi."
The resemblance is uncanny - both share a sharp jawline, intense eyes, and a well-groomed beard. Anushka might even chuckle at how Guner could pass for her husband in a dimly lit room. Some fans jokingly wondered if Kohli had traded his cricket bat for a sword to join the 13th-century drama.
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Dirilis: Ertugrul, a historical drama set in the 13th century, has a huge fanbase in India, making this crossover moment even more exciting. Guner’s character, a loyal and fearless fighter, echoes Kohli’s fiery passion on the cricket pitch.
While Kohli remains busy with the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) playing for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Guner’s newfound fame in India is a testament to how small the world feels online. The Turkish actor, already popular in his home country, now has Indian fans curious about his work.
Meanwhile, Kohli took his team to their first victory in the season opener against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). He smashed an unbeaten fifty as RCB won by seven wickets at Eden Gardens.
Mohammad Amir's Viral Tweet on Virat Kohli's Lookalike
This is not the first time Guner’s resemblance to Kohli has caused a stir. Back in May 2020, former Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Amir spotted the actor while watching the Turkish show during lockdown. Amir tweeted,
"@imVkohli brother is it you m confused," with a laughing emoji and Guner’s picture.
