Who is Purav Jha? Meet India¡¯s ¡®Human AI¡¯ whose latest video imitating Samay Raina amid IGL case has gone viral
Over the past few years, comic Purav Jha has emerged as one of the most viral internet creators. His imitating skills have made him India¡¯s ¡®Human AI¡¯ and here¡¯s all you need to know about the artist.
Purav Jha is one of those rare entertainers who can make you believe he is anyone but himself. Be it Honey Singh, Dhruv Rathee, Hanumankind or most recently Samay Raina, his transformations are so spot-on that people have started calling him the "Human AI of India." But who is he really, and how did he go from being just another Delhi boy to one of the most talked-about digital creators in India?
Who is Purav Jha?
Born on August 11, 2001, Purav¡¯s roots are from Bihar whereas he grew up in Delhi. Having always been the funny guy in his group, Jha's love for acting and mimicking people started at an early age. Like many teenagers, he began posting short, hilarious videos on TikTok and Instagram around 2018. But his real breakthrough came when he met YouTuber Harsh Beniwal.
If you¡¯ve ever watched ¡®PUBG With Pariwar,¡¯ you¡¯ll know exactly why Purav became an overnight sensation. His character, Kundan, was an instant hit, and the video went viral with over 45 million views. Suddenly, people started noticing him as more than just a background artist in Harsh¡¯s videos¡ªhe had the potential to be a star in his own right.
The rise of the ¡®Human AI of India¡¯
Purav¡¯s biggest strength? His insane ability to copy anyone¡¯s voice, expressions, and personality with eerie accuracy. Whether it¡¯s Honey Singh¡¯s swag, Dhruv Rathee¡¯s calm and calculated tone, or rapper Hanumankind¡¯s unique style¡ªhe nails it every single time. No wonder the internet started calling him the ¡°Human AI of India.¡±
But he didn¡¯t stop at YouTube. He took his talent to OTT platforms and acted in the Amazon Prime series Hostel Daze as Billa, proving he was more than just a mimic artist. His web series Chuttan also gained popularity. Coming to his family, then Purav¡¯s father is a teacher, his mother is a homemaker, and he also has a brother named Aryaa Jha.
Purav Jha¡¯s video of imitating Samay Raina goes viral
Comedian Samay Raina is currently marred in controversy due to his unpleasant jokes and adult parody show India¡¯s Got Latent. Purav¡¯s latest work is a recreation of the same show but with a lighthearted twist. He is seen imitating not just Samay but also celebrities like Urvashi Rautela, Udit Narayan, Ikka and Yo Yo Honey Singh. Watch the video and have a belly laugh here:-
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Aditya Sagar is a journalist at Indiatimes, blending his love for entertainment with sprinkles of lifestyle and whatever's catching fire at the moment. With a pulse on Bollywood and an ear to the ground for the latest trends, he steers the world of cinema, style, and viral stories with finesse. Your go-to guide for the glitz, gossip, and everything in between, find him @theadityasagar across all social platforms.
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