'Saiyaara' star Ahaan Panday aka Krish Kapoor’s hairstyle: Here’s how the actor managed to get his perfectly messy hair

'Saiyaara' star Ahaan Panday's disheveled hairstyle from the hit movie is taking the internet by storm, sparking a new viral trend. Styled by celebrity hairstylist Aalim Hakim, the messy, undone look perfectly captures the "damaged soul" of Panday's character, Krish Kapoor. As scenes from Mohit Suri's latest film trend across social media, young fans are flocking to salons to replicate this effortlessly carefree style. Discover how this iconic haircut is more than just a fashion statement, it’s a reflection of the character’s emotional journey and the season's must-have look.

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'Saiyaara' star Ahaan Panday's messy hairstyle

'Saiyaara' star Ahaan Panday's messy haircut is going viral, but Aalim Hakim's styling, which reflects the character's poignant emotions, is the origin of the trend. All across the internet, scenes from Mohit Suri’s most recent movie, ‘Saiyaara’ are trending. Although Ahaan Panday's performance is receiving praise, his character Krish Kapoor's hairstyle is the one that has gone viral. The raw, untamed effortlessly carefree look has gone viral among the younger audience, having them go to salons to replicate the look.



Far from being just a passing fashion statement, the “Saiyaara messy look" has become a symbol of youthful expression. Terms like “Krish Kapoor hairstyle" are now hot searches online. But there’s a deeper, emotional journey behind this trend.

Aalim Hakim on 'Saiyaara' star Ahaan Panday aka Krish Kapoor's viral hairstyle

Celebrity hairstylist Aalim Hakim, wrote on Instagram that styling Saiyaara was an emotional experience. He emphasized that small elements like body language, attire, and most importantly, hair, shape movie characters in addition to the script. The brief for Krish Kapoor’s hair was specific: imperfect, emotionally damaged, yet naturally raw. To produce a style that seemed expressive and lived-in, Aalim Hakim's team experimented with color tones, worked on texture, and did extensive style assessment. Crucially, Ahaan Panday fully embraced the hairstyle, allowing it to flow seamlessly in both action and emotional scenes.

More about Aalim Hakim

Since ‘Zeher’ in 2005, Aalim Hakim has worked with filmmaker Mohit Suri and has contributed to all of his projects that followed. He sees Mohit Suri as a storyteller as much as a director, considering style to be an integral part of the character's inner world. Fashion was more than just a style component in 'Saiyaara'; it became an essential part of the story, quietly exposing the characters' identities, inner pain, and emotional depth.

Although Krish Kapoor's haircut is a cultural icon today, its strength comes from how strongly it relates to the character's identity. Ahaan Panday has cemented his reputation as a rising young star by embracing the style rather than only adopting it.