For the past two days, the social media platforms have been abuzz with discussions about Dhallywood superstar Shakib Khan’s new look in Soldier. While his fans have been showering him with praise, film enthusiasts with a keen eye have spotted something intriguing. The question now is—does Shakib’s ‘new’ look truly appear original, or has it been seen elsewhere?
It didn’t take long for fans to investigate further. They soon discovered a striking resemblance between Shakib’s latest avatar and a look worn by popular South Indian actor Prithviraj Sukumaran just a few months ago. When placed side by side, the two images are nearly identical, and anyone at first glance could easily be misled.
Both actors are seen wearing black denim jackets with prominent white stitching, and the cut and design of the jackets are nearly identical. But the similarities don’t end with the clothing. Both have sharp, thick moustaches and are sporting sunglasses, adding a touch of sophistication to their appearance. Though the styles of their sunglasses differ slightly—Shakib has opted for aviators, while Prithviraj’s frame is tortoiseshell—there’s a notable resemblance in their overall style. Even their hairstyles are almost identical.
In March of this year, Prithviraj was seen sporting this look during the promotional campaign for his much-talked-about Malayalam film L2 Empuran, the second instalment in the Lucifer franchise. In the film, Prithviraj portrays the character of Zayed Masood, a military commander working for a syndicate.
Interestingly, Shakib Khan’s upcoming film Soldier also revolves around a soldier fighting against corruption and a syndicate. This thematic similarity further strengthens the resemblance between the two stars’ looks.
Now, the big question in the film industry is—could Shakib’s new look simply be a coincidence, or was it directly inspired by the South Indian star’s style?