Rahul Dravid says Virat Kohli’s mimicry and ad‑film experience suit Bollywood

Former India captain Rahul Dravid said Virat Kohli’s talent for mimicry and his work in hundreds of ad films make him a natural fit for Bollywood. ## What Happened Dravid answered a BBC Asian Network query about which teammate could become a Bollywood star. He recalled Sunil Gavaskar, Syed Kirmani and Ajay Jadeja tried acting without much success and laughed that he would never try it himself. He then highlighted Virat’s “tremendous ability to mimic” and called him a “pro” at ad films. ## Reactions Abhishek Bachchan, present in the interview, reminded Dravid that many cricketers have appeared in movies. The interviewer mentioned Virat’s wife, Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, suggesting she could give him tips. Dravid noted Virat and Anushka first met on an ad set and that Virat has featured in hundreds of commercials. ## Additional Comments Casting director Mukesh Chhabra earlier praised Virat’s acting flair, looks, fitness and mental strength but warned he should not join films even after retirement, calling him funny with good comic timing. ## Personal Details Virat and Anushka married in 2018 in a close‑knit ceremony in Italy. The couple now have a daughter, Vamika, and a son, Akaay, and have been living in the UK for several years. ## Context Indian sport stars often appear in ads or cameo roles, yet full‑time film careers remain rare; Dravid’s comments balance admiration for Kohli’s screen skills with caution about a permanent shift to acting.