Aamir Khan has once again caught the internet’s attention, but this time, not for a blockbuster film or a powerful performance. The actor recently took part in a playful recreation of Magnus Carlsen’s now-viral outburst after losing to Indian chess sensation D Gukesh in the Norway Chess 2025 tournament. However, fans weren’t all smiles.In a new reel created with influencer Prakhar Gupta, Aamir mimics Carlsen’s dramatic table-slam moment, originally sparked by his shocking loss to Gukesh in round six — a historic win for the 18-year-old Indian Grandmaster. The video, titled “Unlocked Aamir Khan’s Magnus mode for a second. Late to the party,” displays the playful side of Bollywood’s “Mr. Perfectionist”.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!In the clip, Prakhar hands Aamir a stack of scripts, prompting an exaggerated meltdown. Aamir slams the table, paces furiously, and storms around, mimicking Carlsen’s reaction. While the reel was meant to be humorous and self-aware, many fans weren’t impressed.Social media was quickly flooded with reactions, many of them critical.
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What did you think of Aamir Khan’s recreation of Magnus Carlsen’s outburst?
“Kyu nahi ho rahi acting?” quipped one user under the original post. “Is it just me or Prakhar acted way better than Aamir here,” said another. Others chimed in with comments like “Everyone in this trend acted better than the perfectionist actor.”
Despite the trolling, some fans appreciated the actor’s willingness to laugh at himself and engage with trending culture. Meanwhile, Carlsen’s real outburst remains one of the most talked-about chess moments of the year. Though he lost that particular match, Carlsen ultimately clinched the 2025 Norway Chess title, his seventh, reaffirming his status at the top of the chess world.
