The Viral Twinning: SRK’s Swag Meets Hollywood Style

The first glimpse of Shah Rukh Khan’s look in his upcoming action thriller, King, immediately set the internet ablaze. The image, which features the superstar in a rugged, stylish avatar—a blue shirt layered beneath a tan, suede-like jacket, perfectly embodying his signature magnetic swag—quickly became a focal point of online chatter. However, the praise was soon mixed with a strong wave of criticism.

Observant social media users drew a direct parallel between SRK's attire and the outfit sported by Hollywood icon Brad Pitt in stills from his forthcoming Formula 1 movie, F1. Side-by-side collages of the two megastars, featuring remarkably similar fashion choices, flooded timelines. The ensuing debate was polarized: some fans dismissed it as a mere stylistic coincidence, while detractors were quick to label it a "copy" or an "uninspired lift" from a prominent Western project. This familiar cycle of accusation highlights the relentless scrutiny Bollywood often faces regarding its originality.

Fans Offer a Logical Rebuttal: The 2017 Precedent

Before the director himself weighed in, Shah Rukh Khan’s dedicated fan base took the charge in his defense, introducing a crucial piece of evidence to the discussion: the actor's own cinematic history. Fans unearthed pictures of SRK sporting a strikingly similar blue shirt and tan jacket combination from his 2017 film, Jab Harry Met Sejal.

This swift, logical clapback effectively turned the comparison on its head. If the style is considered a 'copy,' they argued, then Brad Pitt’s F1 outfit is technically replicating a look SRK had popularized years earlier. This move reframed the debate, demonstrating that certain classic, rugged style elements—like a timeless denim shirt and neutral jacket—are simply global fashion staples, not exclusive IP belonging to any single actor or film industry. It’s a compelling reminder that fashion recycles itself, and attributing a widely used ensemble to plagiarism is often an oversimplification.

Siddharth Anand’s Humorous Retort to the Critics

Amidst the growing social media noise, King's director, Siddharth Anand, chose a subtle yet powerful method to address the accusations. Instead of releasing a formal statement, Anand responded to a viral social media post that satirically mocked the tendency of critics to label all creative choices in Bollywood as 'copied' from Hollywood.

The fan's post listed examples of this 'funny logic,' suggesting that if a Bollywood movie features a fighter jet, it's a "copy of Top Gun," or a ship, it's a "copy of Titanic." By reacting to this post with multiple laughing emojis, Anand effectively shut down the controversy, suggesting that he views the allegations as exaggerated and part of a tired, reductive narrative often aimed at the industry. His reaction conveys a message of creative confidence, implying that his focus remains on delivering an engaging film—one which Shah Rukh Khan himself has described as featuring a complex, dark, and highly interesting character—rather than worrying about superficial style comparisons.
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