Blinkit of Balochistan: Bimal Oberoi, Dhurandhar’s Shirani, reacts to meme fest
Bimal Oberoi, Shirani Baloch of Dhurandhar films, is unexpectedly an internet sensation, with her character becoming a viral meme favorite across India. The actor finds the meme craze amusing and is surprised by how deeply the audience connects with his character.
Actor Bimal Oberoi was not aware of this. What started as a supporting role in stalwart It has turned into a full-blown internet phenomenon, with his character Shirani – the quiet, one-liners-speaking fixer – becoming one of the most memorable figures of the year.
From being dubbed the “Blinkit of Balochistan” to the “Doraemon of Hamza”, Shirani’s tremendous efficiency has impressed the online audience. And Oberoi, who has worked behind the scenes and in small roles for decades, is now enjoying a wave of unexpected popularity.
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Oberoi reacted to the meme fest surrounding his character, saying, “It was really fun, quirky and, honestly, quite hilarious.” “Shirani was a serious character in the film. Aditya Dhar and the team were looking for someone for a long time, and I was very lucky to find her. But during the shoot, even Aditya, who wrote the script, would not have thought that the audience would give such an identity to the character. This shows how creative and involved our audience is.”
Fans made strange requests to Bimal Oberoi
What followed was a flood of messages that blurred the line between fantasy and reality. Fans began reaching out to him with bizarre and often hilarious requests, and began to treat Shirani like a real-life problem solver.
“Someone wrote, ‘Sir, My exam is tomorrow, I Preparation did notPlease please teach me (My exam is tomorrow, I have not prepared, please teach me).’ The other one said, ‘Sir, get the cylinder (Please help me get the gas cylinder).’ One wrote, ‘Sir, i am a bodybuilder protein have no money – some arrange please do it (I’m a bodybuilder, but I don’t have money for protein – please arrange some)” he shared.
Oberoi can’t stop laughing
The actor admits that he has thoroughly enjoyed all this. “I am my mobile I wake up and keep laughing (I pick up my phone and keep laughing). It doesn’t stop – it keeps growing. I post a photo and it starts again.”
The meme world hasn’t stopped at everyday requests. Shirani has also been included in global political scenarios, with users imagining him as the ultimate fixer for world leaders too where Modi is asking him to solve the LPG crisis and Trump wants his help with Iran.
“Trump asked me for ammunition to take care of Iran, even Iranian leaders were shown asking me for help and so was Mr S Jaishankar. I sit with folded hands – where is my name being added? (I am just sitting with folded hands – where is my name being dragged)?” He said.
Family’s reaction to his sudden internet fame
Even at home, the reaction has been one of amused disbelief. “Even my father looks at these and laughs. He said, ‘I never thought that this would happen to you (Never thought that this would happen to you)“
For Oberoi, the meme wave is more than just momentary fame on the internet – it’s a reminder of how deeply audiences connect with characters today. What used to be written in sober, serious form has taken on a lifestyle of its own, thanks to the Internet’s imagination.
And if the actor’s reaction is anything to go by, he’s enjoying every bit of it – one meme at a time.