After an angry Rahul Dravid raging on the streets of Bengaluru as 'Indiranagar ka gunda,' it seemed like nothing could suprise Netizens more. However, the newest revelation left Twitterati wowed and glued to javelin Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra's on-screen presence and acting, with some claiming it rivals the biggest bollywood stars.
Fintech startup Cred's ad film featuring India's poster-boy for Olympics Neeraj Chopra donning multiple characters in the new short has the internet in splits. The satirical commercial was penned by stand up comedian Tanmay Bhatt.
India’s golden boy is the latest to join the list of star sportspersons, such as Rahul Dravid, Venkatesh Prasad and Javagal Srinath, whose avatars in front of the camera left everyone stunned.
360 Degree Marketing! @cred_club #ad pic.twitter.com/RmjWAXERxm
— Neeraj Chopra (@Neeraj_chopra1) September 19, 2021
The commercial was released just hours before the resumption of the second phase of Indian Premier League (2021) in UAE.
The ad not just showcases Neeraj’s acting skills and how he easily fits into the characters, but also mocks Indians' excitement around the Olympian.
Former cricketer Virender Sehwag also appreciated Neeraj’s performance in the ad and shared the commercial. “The only person for whom ‘Kya Fekta Hai Yaar’ is a compliment. @Neeraj_chopra1” he tweeted.
The only Person for whom ‘Kya Fekta hai Yaar’ is a compliment- @Neeraj_chopra1 ! https://t.co/RuyWJujD0n
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) September 19, 2021
Fans of the golden boy could not stop talking about the Olympian’s acting skills and made witty comments. “Neeraj Chopra's acting skills is far better than star kids of bollywood” said a fan on Twitter.
Neeraj Chopra's acting skills is far better than star kids of bollywood.
— Satyam Singh (@MyFreakyTweets) September 19, 2021
going by this, neeraj chopra is a solid contender to play akshay kumar in a biopic in the near future https://t.co/LJ1PIxnJBx
— Poulomi Das (@PouloCruelo) September 19, 2021
More users posted memes on Chopra taking over an entire industry with his fine acting skills.
Star kids watching the acting skills of Neeraj Chopra pic.twitter.com/iiLFVysdOi
— Bollywood Memers (@BollywoodMemers) September 19, 2021
Actors after watching Neeraj Chopra acting - pic.twitter.com/bRr3JCaYLT
— g0v!ñD $#@®mA (@rishu_1809) September 19, 2021
Neeraj Chopra's multiple faces in this ad reminds me of my ex. Wo bhi aise hi roop badalti thi. https://t.co/R0ppziKbKA
— Xavier Uncle (@xavierunclelite) September 19, 2021
Star Kids after watching Neeraj Chopra's brilliant acting skills 😂🤣👏 pic.twitter.com/b9vQ2F18PY
— Arpita Mukherjee 🧡🤍💚 (@ImArpitaMukherj) September 19, 2021
Neeraj had created history at the recently-concluded Tokyo Olympics, when he became the first Indian track and field athlete to make a podium finish. He had won a gold medal in the men's javelin finals and since his achievement the 23-year-old has been attending various felicitation ceremonies and TV shows.
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