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Ranveer Singh, Shah Rukh Khan, Ranbir Kapoor; Meet Bollywood stars who knocked their long hair looks - Headline

Last updated on - Apr 1, 2026, 18:29 IST
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Ranveer Singh, Shah Rukh Khan, Ranbir Kapoor; Meet Bollywood stars who knocked their long hair looks - Headline

Bollywood actors have often used their hairstyle to create a strong on-screen identity. Over the years a few stars turned long hair into their personal trademark. These looks became so popular that fans still talk about them years later. From romantic waves to rugged warrior manes - long hair gave these actors a distinct and memorable image.

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​Akshay Kumar’s warrior look


Akshay Kumar surprised everyone when he grew long hair and a flowing beard for 'Kesari'. The fierce warrior image gave him a strong and commanding presence. Celebrity hair designer Darshan Yewalekar later shared how the final look was chosen. He told Hindustan Times, "We actually created two different looks for Akshay sir and did multiple trials to fine-tune them. We were contemplating between the two for a while, tweaking each to get as close as possible to the character's essence. In the end, it was Akshay sir who made the final call. His experience and instinct really stood out, he foresaw what would work best on screen. The look you see in the film was his pick, and I think it brought everything together perfectly."

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​Shah Rukh Khan’s romantic long hair


Shah Rukh Khan made shoulder-length wavy hair extremely popular in the 90s. Films like 'Baazigar' and 'Dil To Pagal Hai' showed him with flowing locks that matched his intense eyes. The combination gave him a romantic yet slightly rebellious vibe to his characters. Earlier when a fan once asked in a social media interaction if he misses that phase, SRK replied, “It was lovely while it lasted. Maybe will grow them again when I take a break.”

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​Ranveer Singh


Ranveer Singh loves pushing style boundaries, from the wild curly mane in 'Padmaavat' to braids and buns in recent appearances, he has tried almost every version of long hair. His looks turned long hair into a symbol of confidence and individuality. Right now his flowing hair in a gun-shot sequence from 'Dhurandhar' is getting a lot of attention online.

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Ranbir Kapoor- 'Rockstar'



The actor's long hair look in Rockstar became the style statements in Bollywood. His onscreen character Jordan's messy, shoulder-length hair look is still in lov. Over time, this hairstyle turned into a trend among fans, with many trying to recreate that carefree rockstar vibe. Even years later, Ranbir’s long hair in Rockstar is remembered as a defining blend of fashion and character-driven storytelling.

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