Dressed in character as the iconic Kamal Kishore Khosla, Kher shared a hilarious recreation of the trend that swiftly took over social media, racking up over 100 million views within hours across Instagram and X.
The Re-creation & Nostalgic Reunion
The video reunites the core cast of the 2006 cult comedy classic ahead of their upcoming sequel, Khosla Ka Ghosla 2, which is scheduled for a theatrical release on August 28, 2026.
The Execution: Dressed in his character’s classic attire, Anupam Kher stands at the front leading the reel while Boman Irani (who played rival Khurana), Ranvir Shorey, and Parvin Dabas sync up behind him with comical, out-of-step dance moves.
The Playful Caption: Capturing the enduring rivalry between Khosla and Khurana, Kher captioned the post:
"Khoslas and Khurana were never in sync. NOT EVEN HERE! Jai Ho! 😂🤣🤣🤣🤣 #KhoslaKaGhosla2 #Trending #ShootTime"
Responding to the massive response, co-star Ranvir Shorey publicly thanked Kher on X for bringing them into the "100 Million Views Club".
Where Did the 'Mere Mehboob' Trend Originate?
The "Mere Mehboob - Teri Galiyon Mein" reel trend exploded across Indian social media after 19-year-old influencer Abhinav Bisht recorded a short video dancing to the classic track with friends during the CJP-led student protest in Delhi.
Viral Surge: The original protest video gathered over 7.2 million views within days, taking Bisht's Instagram account from 3,000 to over 900,000 followers almost overnight.
Protest Context: Anupam Kher had previously voiced support for student demands during the CJP demonstration while advising students to safeguard their cause from being co-opted by political parties.
Trade Verdict:
Viral social media trends have become crucial pre-release marketing levers for mid-budget comedy franchises. By tapping into a Gen-Z trend with nostalgic Bollywood characters, the makers of Khosla Ka Ghosla 2 have generated high organic visibility ahead of their late-August theatrical rollout.
