India, Dec. 27 -- Shahid Kapoor's transformation into Kabir Singh left an undeniable mark on pop culture. From the unkempt hair and scruffy beard to the raw, rebellious energy, the look became instantly recognisable and widely imitated. Celebrity hairstylist Aalim Hakim, in a June 17, 2025, podcast with Hindi Rush, opens up about the process behind crafting Shahid Kapoor's iconic look. (Also read: Disha Patani celebrates Christmas with Tiger Shroff's family wearing the most dreamy Rs.3.5K plunging blue dress. See pics )

"If you look at Kabir Singh, especially in the climax, Shahid Kapoor looks very clean-shaven, smart and extremely handsome. I mean, Shahid Kapoor looks very handsome. The reason for that is because the director is from th...