A playful social media exchange between Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath and comedian Vir Das has taken the internet by storm after Das jokingly congratulated Kamath for becoming the “new mayor of New York”—a humorous nod to the political victory of Zohran Mamdani, who bears a striking resemblance to the entrepreneur.
Doppelgänger Confusion Sparks Meme Fest
The joke began when Vir Das posted a photo of Mamdani, the Indian-origin democratic socialist who recently defeated Andrew Cuomo in the New York Democratic mayoral primary, with the caption:
“Congrats to Nikhil Kamath, who is the new mayor of New York.”
Kamath, known for his wit, joined the fun by resharing the post and replying, “Thanks, Vir Das,” with a laughing emoji.
Desi Internet Reacts with Humor and Pride
The internet quickly embraced the resemblance, flooding platforms with memes and jokes. Many dubbed Mamdani “America’s Sharmaji ka beta”, a tongue-in-cheek reference to the overachieving son archetype in South Asian households.
One user quipped, “If Zohran Mamdani becomes NYC mayor at 33, it’s a death blow to millions of young South Asian men in this country.”
Who Is Zohran Mamdani?
Mamdani, son of filmmaker Mira Nair and academic Mahmood Mamdani, is a 33-year-old progressive politician known for his grassroots activism. His campaign promises include rent freezes, universal childcare, fare-free buses, and city-run grocery stores.
He will face incumbent mayor Eric Adams and Republican Curtis Sliwa in the November 2025 elections.
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