Aamir Khan Channels Magnus Carlsen in Viral Reel, Leaves Fans Amused
In a video posted by content creator Prakhar Gupta (@prakharkepravachan), Aamir Khan playfully mocked his own image as Bollywood’s “Mr. Perfectionist.”
New Delhi: June 18, 2025
Bollywood actor Aamir Khan has once again proven his ability to stay relevant and humorous, this time by hopping on a viral chess meme trend. In a recent Instagram reel, Khan recreated world champion Magnus Carlsen’s famous table-slam moment, adding a Bollywood twist that delighted fans across social media.
Aamir Khan Spoofs Viral Chess Moment in Instagram Reel
In a video posted by content creator Prakhar Gupta (@prakharkepravachan), Aamir Khan playfully mocked his own image as Bollywood’s “Mr. Perfectionist.” Titled “When you ask Aamir to trade perfection for a list of back-to-back movies,” the reel shows Prakhar handing over a pile of movie scripts to Khan — prompting the actor to slam the table in faux frustration and storm off, much like Carlsen did after his dramatic loss earlier this month.
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Inspired by Carlsen’s Defeat to India’s D Gukesh
The reel is a tongue-in-cheek recreation of a real-life chess moment that went viral globally. In June 2025, 19-year-old Indian grandmaster D Gukesh stunned the chess world by defeating Magnus Carlsen at the Norway Chess tournament a rare loss that led to Carlsen’s now-viral table meme reaction.
Beyond the humor, Aamir’s recreation echoed admiration for Gukesh’s breakthrough victory. The caption read:
“Unlocked Aamir Khan’s Magnus mode for a second. Late to the party, but congratulations @gukesh.official.”
Fans Applaud Aamir Khan’s Comic Timing and Relevance
The reel, which has already crossed 32,000 likes, was widely praised for its creativity and Aamir’s willingness to laugh at himself. Fans flooded the comments with laughter emojis and appreciation for the actor’s participation in pop culture trends.
The post comes amid promotional activities for Khan’s upcoming film, Sitaare Zameen Par, expected to release later this year.
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