Virat Kohli’s Doppelgänger in Turkish Show Leaves Fans in Shock

Cricket fans and social media users were left in splits after discovering a Turkish actor who bears an uncanny resemblance to Indian cricketing superstar Virat Kohli. The revelation surfaced on Reddit, where users humorously claimed that Virat Kohli’s had made his television debut in a Turkish historical drama.

Virat Kohli’s lookalikes Viral Image from Diriliş: Ertuğrul

A Reddit post featuring a screenshot from the popular Turkish series *Diriliş: Ertuğrul* sparked widespread reactions. The image showcased actor Cavit Çetin Güner, whose sharp features and beard closely resemble Kohli’s signature look. One Reddit user jokingly captioned the image, “Anushka Sharma’s husband TV show debut,” prompting a wave of hilarious responses.

Fans React to ‘Turkish Kohli’

The comments section was flooded with amusement, with some fans calling the resemblance “scary.” One user wrote, “The first time I saw this Doğan Bey character, I thought, what’s Kohli doing in a Turkish series?” Another joked, “Nepotism getting out of hand.” Others simply dubbed the actor “Turkish Kohli,” marveling at how similar he looked to the cricketer.

About the Turkish Series

Diriliş: Ertuğrul is a historical fiction drama that aired from 2014 to 2019. It tells the story of Ertuğrul, the father of Osman I, who founded the Ottoman Empire. The show became immensely popular, earning a global fan base. Cavit Çetin Güner plays a key role in the series, but thanks to social media, he is now gaining attention for an unexpected reason his resemblance to Virat Kohli.

Virat Kohli’s Entertainment Appearances

While Virat Kohli has appeared in numerous advertisements, he has never ventured into acting. However, he recently set the internet abuzz with his performance at the IPL 2025 opening ceremony. The cricketer was seen dancing alongside Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan to Jhoome Jo Pathaan.

Meanwhile, Virat Kohli’s wife, actress Anushka Sharma, remains on a film break. Her last film, Zero, was released in 2018.

This viral moment once again proves that the internet never fails to find amusing connections, even between cricket and Turkish television.