After news leaked that Virat Kohli's convoy had been spotted in Ayodhya the day before the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony at the Ram Mandir, there was a lot of excitement over the cricket star's appearance at the temple's opening amid a star-studded lineup.?
However, Kohli's lookalike stole the show, sporting Kohli's Indian jersey and goggles while being surrounded by excited Indian cricket fans for selfies and photos.
A video of the doppelganger, which surfaced on 'X,' shows him initially posing for photos with individuals. As the mob became larger, he attempted to flee, as shown in the viral video.?
Despite his attempts, he was unable to avoid the crowd. It is unclear whether the 'real' Kohli took part in the 'Pran Pratishtha' at Ayodhya's Ram Mandir, but his doppelganger must have tasted Kohli's stardom, if only for a brief period, amidst the chasing mob.
Thousands of people descended on Ayodhya on Monday to attend the Ram temple event. The event was attended by notable figures from a variety of sectors, including businessmen, athletes, and Bollywood actors.?
On Monday, sporting legends including Sachin Tendulkar, Anil Kumble, Ravindra Jadeja, Mithali Raj, and badminton star Saina Nehwal attended the Ram temple ceremony.?
While Kohli was conspicuously absent?from the inaugural ceremony, sources said he was at the airport on Sunday as India began their training camp in Hyderabad, which will host the first Test on January 25.?
Check out the video of the lookalike getting mobbed by fans.
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