Who Donned the ‘Khilji’ Look Better? Ranveer Singh or Ravi Dubey?

Ravi Dubey’s look as Alauddin Khilji is taking the internet by storm.

Popular Indian TV actor Ravi Dubey took a leaf out of the Padmaavat book. As films and show promotions get more eccentric by the day, enrobed in the Alauddin Khilji avatar Dubey publicised his upcoming game show, Sabse Smart Kaun.

Comparisons were in order since Raveer Singh’s portrayal of the powerful ruler of the Khalji dynasty of Delhi Sultanate in Padmaavat, garnered immense praise. Here’s a glimpse of the question Dubey asked in the ‘Khilji’ look, replete with the ‘mannerisms’. He also flaunted his mimicry skills.

किस चिड़िया के सर पर पैर होते हैं????😎 अब अक्ल लगाओ पैसे बनाओ सबसे स्मार्ट कौन सोमवार से शुक्रवार शाम 6:30 बजे @starplus पर

A post shared by Ravi Dubey (@ravidubey2312) on May 19, 2018 at 3:15am PDT

“The idea was to introduce India to the game in an entertaining manner. It was the network’s idea to have iconic characters as the protagonists, who give a feel of the fact that in this unique game-show the answers at all times will be hidden within the questions, quite like the two promos. The makeup was done by Preeti Sheel, the same artist who did Ranveer Singh’s make-up for Padmaavat. I had a great time shooting and playing these characters.” 

Ravi Dubey told DNA

Netizens believe the look is on point. Dubey recently hosted Rising Star Season 2 and is known for other shows such as Doli Saja Ke, Saas Bina Sasural, Baat Hamari Pakki Hai and more.

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