In a surprising and delightful twist, Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan has won the internet with a meme-worthy performance—and this time, it’s not from a film. The actor recreated the now-viral moment of Norwegian chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen slamming the table after a loss to India’s teenage chess sensation, D Gukesh. The original video had already taken the internet by storm, and Aamir’s rendition took it to another level.
This light-hearted reel, made in collaboration with influencer Prakhar Gupta, shows Aamir embracing humor and memes in a way we rarely see from the perfectionist actor. And fans are absolutely loving it.
The Meme That Sparked Laughter
Earlier this year at the Norway Chess 2025 tournament, Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh stunned the world by defeating five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen in a classical match. Carlsen’s visible frustration—especially the moment he banged the table—instantly turned into a meme. It captured the raw intensity of elite chess, but also became meme-fodder for social media.
Aamir Khan, who was promoting his upcoming film Sitaare Zameen Par, joined forces with Prakhar Gupta to recreate the meme. In the reel, Prakhar offers Aamir a stack of film scripts, prompting the actor to break into mock rage, slam the table, and dramatically stomp around. The clip was captioned: “When you ask Aamir to trade perfection for a list of back-to-back movies.”
Social Media Goes Wild
The video dropped like a bomb on Instagram, racking up thousands of views within hours. Fans couldn’t believe what they were seeing.
Comments ranged from:
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“This is the crossover we didn’t know we needed!”
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“How did you even convince Aamir Khan to do this?!”
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“Mr. Perfection goes meme mode… nailed it!”
It was refreshing for audiences to see a star of Aamir’s stature loosen up, embrace a viral moment, and let his comedic side shine. For a generation raised on reels and memes, Aamir’s gesture was a nod to pop culture’s new language.
Why This Meme Matters
This isn’t just a funny video—it marks a significant cultural moment. Bollywood celebrities are becoming more engaged with internet culture, and Aamir Khan’s involvement signals a growing shift. In the past, meme content was largely user-generated. But now, actors themselves are contributing, reacting, and even initiating these moments. It reflects how Bollywood is adapting to newer, younger audiences.
Aamir’s take also shows how Indian public figures are acknowledging their public image—his “perfectionist” label has followed him for years, and this playful jab at that reputation proves he’s in on the joke.
Aamir’s Upcoming Project: Sitaare Zameen Par
Beyond the meme, Aamir Khan is set to make a big-screen comeback with Sitaare Zameen Par, a sports-comedy drama slated to release on June 20, 2025. The film, directed by RS Prasanna (Shubh Mangal Saavdhan), is a spiritual sequel to his emotionally powerful 2007 film Taare Zameen Par.
This time, Aamir plays a basketball coach assigned to train a team of differently-abled children. The film is a remake of the Spanish hit Campeones, and also features Genelia D’Souza in a key role, along with ten fresh faces making their debut.
Final Thoughts
Aamir Khan has always been known for choosing scripts that blend entertainment with meaning. But with his hilarious Magnus Carlsen meme recreation, he has shown that he’s also ready to laugh at himself and embrace the light-hearted side of fame.
Whether he’s delivering socially conscious cinema or nailing a meme like a pro, Aamir Khan continues to redefine what it means to be a Bollywood superstar in the digital age.