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Shah Rukh Khan look‑alike Ibrahim now charges Rs 5 lakh for appearances
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 17 Sep 2026, 07:37 AM
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Formerly struggling to afford two meals a day, Ibrahim, a Shah Rukh Khan look‑alike, now commands a fee of Rs 5 lakh for his impersonation services.
Ibrahim, who has built a career by resembling Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, once recounted that he could barely manage two meals a day. His early days were marked by financial hardship, prompting him to take any small gig that leveraged his uncanny likeness to the actor.
Today the same impersonator commands a fee of Rs 5 lakh per appearance, a stark contrast to his former circumstances. Event organizers, private parties and promotional campaigns across the country now seek his services to add star power without the cost of a celebrity appearance.
Industry observers note that Ibrahim’s price rise reflects a growing market for professional look‑alikes, who offer a blend of entertainment and novelty. While his personal earnings have surged, the broader trend underscores the commercial value attached to celebrity branding in India’s event sector.
Today the same impersonator commands a fee of Rs 5 lakh per appearance, a stark contrast to his former circumstances. Event organizers, private parties and promotional campaigns across the country now seek his services to add star power without the cost of a celebrity appearance.
Industry observers note that Ibrahim’s price rise reflects a growing market for professional look‑alikes, who offer a blend of entertainment and novelty. While his personal earnings have surged, the broader trend underscores the commercial value attached to celebrity branding in India’s event sector.