Up until some time ago, 26-year-old Rozi Khan worked as a waiter at a local restaurant in Pakistan. But recently, he acted in an advertisement for a Pakistani online store.
All because he bears a striking resemblance to Hollywood actor Peter Dinklage, who plays Tyrion Lannister in Game of Thrones – which is undoubtedly one of the most famous fantasy dramas ever produced.
As the show moves towards its end, with only three episodes left in the conclusion of the 8-seasons-long series, an online store took the opportunity to cash in on Rozi Khan’s instant fame.
found Tyrion Lannister in Peshawar, Pakistan pic.twitter.com/dr5Y7QDisn
— Farrukh (@AbyyLay) February 12, 2019
The hilarious ad features a frustrated Rozi trying to avoid the ‘extra attention’ he’s receiving ever since social media branded him as Peter Dinklage’s doppelganger.
Food is coming. #KhawariSeAzadi
— Cheetay (@cheetaypk) April 27, 2019
Ready to watch the next episode of GoT? Don’t forget to order your food from Cheetay!
Order now: https://t.co/GZunxg2eqc pic.twitter.com/CMdY08WYtq
Twitterati was quick to laud the quirky ad, and even Rozi’s budding acting skills.
Amazing
— Maybelline (@cadegirl) April 30, 2019
So good haha
— Carlo (@elcadf) May 1, 2019
His acting is super! ✌️
— Mir (@iamMir_) April 30, 2019
Fucking brilliant. #Got #TyrionLannister #Pakistan
— Z-Pac (@ZakriaCaan) April 29, 2019
Omg,literally mind-blowing lookalike.Hope Lannister meet him face to face.
— Bejo Vijay (@BejoVijay) May 2, 2019
Now let’s see if this remains a one-time acting stint or the start of a very different journey for Rozi Khan.