Comedian Jamie Lever found viral fame during the pandemic with her hilarious mimicry videos, even receiving calls from Bollywood’s biggest names like Farah Khan and the late Lata Mangeshkar.
From Lockdown Laughter to Viral Fame
Jamie Lever, the talented daughter of legendary comedian Johnny Lever, truly made her mark during the COVID-19 pandemic. When the world paused, Jamie took to Instagram, sharing side-splitting videos that showcased her incredible talent for impersonating famous personalities.
Her spot-on impressions of icons like Asha Bhosle, Lata Mangeshkar, and Farah Khan quickly resonated with audiences. These videos not only gained her viral fame but also earned her the ultimate compliment: praise from the very celebrities she mimicked.
Farah Khan’s Amused Complaint
During a chat on Sapan Verma’s YouTube show, Jamie shared a memorable interaction with filmmaker-choreographer Farah Khan. She recalled receiving a morning call from Farah, who began by saying, “Hello Jamie! Listen, what are you doing yaar? Please send me those videos!”
Jamie initially didn’t recognize the caller, but Farah soon explained that her husband, Shirish Kunder, was showing their kids Jamie’s videos, playfully remarking, “This is exactly how your mother talks!” Farah then went on to compliment Jamie on her accurate mimicry.
A Blessing from Lata Mangeshkar
Perhaps the most significant validation came from none other than the legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar. Jamie shared, with visible emotion, that Lata Ji called her directly. The veteran singer praised Jamie’s mimicry of her father, Johnny Lever, and also commended her impressions of Asha Bhosle.
“The way you mimic your father, it is just too good,” Lata Mangeshkar told her. “And obviously, Asha is my sister. You mimic her well too.” Receiving such heartfelt blessings from a national treasure meant the world to Jamie.
Beyond Social Media Stardom
Before her online breakthrough, Jamie had a diverse professional background. She worked as a Marketing Executive at Visiongain, a market research firm in London. However, her true calling for comedy soon took precedence.
She began performing stand-up comedy at The Comedy Store in 2012, steadily building her career. Since then, Jamie has also appeared on television and in several films, including “Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon,” “Housefull 4,” “Bhoot Police,” and “Pop Kaun?”
- Jamie Lever gained significant popularity through mimicry videos during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Farah Khan called Jamie, amused that her husband Shirish Kunder was showing the mimicry videos to their children.
- The late Lata Mangeshkar personally called Jamie to praise her impressions of Johnny Lever and Asha Bhosle.
- Before her viral fame, Jamie worked in marketing and established herself in stand-up comedy, TV, and films.
Jamie Lever continues to entertain audiences, proving that her comedic talent transcends platforms and generations.
