All eyes were on Salman Khan as he made his way to the special event celebrating 25 years of Lagaan at Aamir Khan’s residence on Saturday evening. The superstar’s dramatic new look—sporting an extremely short buzz cut with a thick stubble—took everyone by surprise, including his industry colleagues Aamir Khan and Kareena Kapoor .
Dressed in an all-black ensemble featuring a pair of ripped black denim, a black t-shirt, and a matching leather jacket, Salman’s appearance quickly became the biggest talking point of the star-studded evening .
A Shocked Yet Warm Welcome
When Salman arrived, the change in his appearance was immediate and apparent. Aamir Khan, the host of the evening celebrating his production house’s milestone, along with Kareena Kapoor, appeared visibly surprised by the actor’s fresh avatar .
In a viral video circulating on social media, Kareena is seen greeting Salman with a warm hug. As they pulled apart, she took a moment to acknowledge his new hairstyle, reacting with a laugh and touching her own head in a gesture of pleasant shock. The trio then happily posed for the paparazzi, with Salman stealing the spotlight .
Fans React to the ‘New Bold Look’
As soon as visuals of Salman hit social media, fans were quick to flood the comment sections. While many loved the gritty transformation, others were shocked by the drastic change.
One user commented, “Salman bhai full power,” while another wrote, “Wanted look,” referring to his blockbuster film . A third user predicted, “New Bold Look. This Eid 2027, witness the rise of a whole new era. Sharper. Stronger. Bolder” .
However, a few fans were divided. Some users felt the actor looked “completely off,” with one commenting, “He is totally dead inside” .
Why the New Look?
Speculation is rife about whether the buzz cut is for an upcoming film role. While details remain officially unknown, Salman’s new style comes as he prepares for the release of his next big project, Maatrubhumi (previously titled Battle of Galwan), directed by Apoorva Lakhia .
Apart from the style statement, the event was significant for celebrating 25 years of Lagaan, the Aamir Khan-starrer that was nominated for an Academy Award. To mark the silver jubilee, Lagaan is set for a special theatrical re-release .
Video Description:
The viral clip shows Aamir and Kareena’s priceless reactions as they notice Salman’s ultra-short hair. Kareena greets him with a hug, then pulls back to touch his hair in disbelief before they pose for the cameras.
