Meet Shah Rukh Khan's doppelganger who's the highest paid, charges up to Rs 5 lakh; shares his inspiring journey: 'I could hardly manage two meals a day'

Ibrahim Qadri, a man who bears a striking resemblance to actor Shah Rukh Khan, has revealed that he is now one of the highest-paid celebrity doppelgängers. Qadri, who once struggled to make a living as a painter, said that his life was completely transformed after a crowd mistook him for the Bollywood superstar at an IPL match. This incident, though chaotic, was a turning point. He began to embrace his resemblance to the superstar, which has since opened up new doors for him.


Let's take a closer look at Ibrahim Qadri's inspiring journey.


Ibrahim Qadri's life-changing moment at IPL match
Speaking to Lallantop, Qadri revealed how family and friends observed his strong resemblance to the Bollywood superstar. During an IPL match in Rajkot, he was mistaken for Shah Rukh Khan by fans, which led to a stampede-like situation. Despite the chaos, the incident became life-changing for him.
Ibrahim Qadri's struggles to finding stability
Ibrahim Qadri's journey from a struggling hoarding painter in Junagadh, Gujarat, to being one of the most sought-after celebrity lookalikes is a brilliant stroke of luck. In a recent interview, Qadri shared that before fame, he was living "a hand-to-mouth situation," often struggling to afford even two meals a day.

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