Shah Rukh Khan’s silver-haired appearance in the first look of his upcoming film King, released on his 60th birthday November 2, has triggered widespread online discussion comparing it to Brad Pitt’s styling in F1.
The internet quickly drew parallels between the two actors’ aesthetics after the King teaser dropped, with reactions ranging from accusations of copying to suggestions of intentional homage. Some fans countered by referencing Khan’s 2017 film Jab Harry Met Sejal, claiming he pioneered the look years earlier.
Visual Comparisons
In the King teaser, Khan sports a mustard yellow jacket over a blue shirt, accessorized with sunglasses and a watch on his right wrist. His silver hair completes the distinctive styling.
Pitt’s F1 character features a denim-on-denim outfit layered with a tan jacket, ash-colored hair, and brown sunglasses—elements that prompted the comparison.
Mixed Online Reactions
Social media responses varied significantly. “I think this was intentional; a homage to Brad Pitt’s #F1 look,” wrote one user, suggesting deliberate artistic reference rather than imitation.
Why is Brad Pitt copying our King? pic.twitter.com/x3LsiT5Xdq
— 👑 KING (@atulraw12345) November 2, 2025
Another commenter dismissed the controversy entirely: “No one’s copying anyone—it’s just basic styling sense.”
Historical Context
Fans defending Khan shared images from Jab Harry Met Sejal, where he wore a similar color palette to his King outfit, though with different hair styling. “People are trolling #SRK for copying #BradPitt. Seriously bruh?” one user wrote alongside the 2017 photograph.
“Manifested SRK to look like Brad Pitt in F1 and the universe didn’t even hesitate,” another fan posted on X.
Some viewers celebrated what they termed a “cross-cultural style moment,” viewing the similarity as coincidental convergence rather than controversy.
About the Films
King marks Khan’s 2026 return to cinema following 2023’s Dunki directed by Rajkumar Hirani. The film reunites him with Pathaan director Siddharth Anand, with Deepika Padukone, Suhana Khan, and Abhishek Bachchan in the cast.
F1, directed by Joseph Kosinski from Ehren Kruger’s screenplay, stars Pitt as Formula One driver Sonny Hayes returning after 30 years to rescue his former teammate’s struggling APXGP team. Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, Tobias Menzies, and Javier Bardem appear in supporting roles.
The styling debate highlights how social media scrutinizes celebrity aesthetics while demonstrating fan communities’ willingness to defend their icons through historical evidence and alternative interpretations.
