Journalism of Courage
Akshay Kumar is celebrating his 56th birthday today. The Bollywood actor has gained much prominence over the last few years for his films, which often talk about social issues. But something that is often missed when it comes to him is his inimitable style. He has come a long way, but so has his style.
Khiladi Kumar, as he is affectionately known, is laidback style personified. From buzz cuts to spiked hair, Kumar has had many style and hair transformations. On the occasion of his 56th birthday, let's take a look at his style evolution over the years.
(Source: A still from Mr and Mrs Khiladi, Instagram)
Back in the '90s, Akshay sported a shaggy hairstyle, featuring a fringe with his hair almost reaching his neck. (Source: A still from Mr and Mrs Khiladi)
A few years later, though Akshay was still sticking to the baggy silhouette, his hairstyle evolved to a more sleek look with his hair cropped close to his head. (Source: Akshay Kumar/ Instagram)
Around the time when he shot De Dana Dan, Akshay began sporting more fitted clothes, which gave him a sculpted look, along with gelled hair. (Source: A still from De Dana Dan)
During his days in Tashan, the actor-producer shorn off all his hair in favour for a buzz cut and even more fitted sculpting clothes, with his body on show. He also sported a full stubble. (Source: A still from Tashan)
Around the late 2010s, Akshay started sporting a greyish beard around his chin, but kept his cropped hair though a little more defined. (Source: A still from Blue)
Around the same time, he also got this tattoo of his son Aarav's name on his back. (Source: Akshay Kumar/ Instagram)
Nowadays, Akshay has gone back to his oversized silhouette, in keeping with the trend. (Source: Akshay Kumar/ Instagram)
He has been sporting a more cropped hairstyle, with a side part. (Source: Akshay Kumar/ Instagram)
Sometimes, he's also sporting a moustache. (Source: Akshay Kumar/ Instagram) So, which of his looks over the years was your favourite?
