We thought we knew everything there was to know about Tere Naam—the heartbreak, the raw intensity, and of course, the unforgettable hairstyle that became a cultural phenomenon. But in a surprising revelation on the premiere episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show (Season 3) on Netflix.
In a moment that had the audience and Kapil) doing a double-take, Salman shared, “Ye jo Tere Naam ka look hai, woh actually inspired tha Abdul Kalam saab se aur uss dauran I think Rahul Roy ka bhi same hairstyle tha.
Salman went on to explain his thought process behind the character’s appearance. “I thought ki jo small-town hero hota hai na, unke humesha lambe baal hote hain. The yesteryear heroes all had long hair, toh waha se ye aaya tha.”
The revelation sparked laughter and surprise in equal measure, offering a glimpse into the actor’s creative thinking during the making of the 2003 cult classic. It’s not every day that one hears of a romantic tragedy drawing hairstyling cues from a beloved scientist-president—but that’s exactly the kind of behind-the-scenes gem that The Great Indian Kapil Show promises to deliver this season.
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