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Vaibhav Raj Gupta opens up about how his grandfather’s timeless style became his first fashion inspiration. He draws influence from Bollywood legends like Shah Rukh Khan and Hollywood stars like Brad Pitt. The actor also praises Lionel Messi’s effortless confidence as a style benchmark. Beyond fashion, Vaibhav underwent intense training for his role in "Mandala Murders."

Key Points: Vaibhav Raj Gupta Credits Grandfather as His First Fashion Icon

  • Vaibhav’s grandfather shaped his fashion philosophy with effortless elegance
  • He admires Bollywood icons like Ranbir Kapoor and Shah Rukh Khan
  • Hollywood influences include Jake Gyllenhaal and Brad Pitt
  • Lionel Messi’s confident style also inspires his fashion choices
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Vaibhav Raj Gupta calls his grandfather 'his first fashion icon'

Actor Vaibhav Raj Gupta reveals his grandfather’s elegance inspired his fashion sense, citing Dilip Kumar, Al Pacino, and Lionel Messi as style icons.

"“Fashion is not just about wearing good clothes. It’s about how you feel in them.” – Vaibhav Raj Gupta"

Mumbai, Aug 8

Aside from proving his mettle as a versatile actor with diverse performances in "Gullak" and "Mandala Murders", Vaibhav Raj Gupta is also making a lot of heads turn with his fashion choices.

Vaibhav has revealed that fashion has always played a meaningful role in his life. Calling his grandfather his first fashion inspiration, he said, “He was an artist. The way he carried himself, the way he dressed — it was pure elegance. In his youth, he looked like Dilip Kumar, and as he aged, he reminded me of Al Pacino. Watching him taught me that fashion is about presence, not just clothing.”

Vaibhav added that for him, style is not about trends — it’s about energy, expression, and emotion.

As he was growing up, he used to emulate his grandfather’s effortlessly chic looks, and this early influence stayed with him over the years, invoking a deep admiration for icons in both Bollywood and sport.

Vaibhav's fashion is influenced by Ranbir Kapoor, whom he admires for his easygoing charm; Vicky Kaushal, for his sharp minimalism; and Shah Rukh Khan, who, according to Vaibhav, “always carries himself with timeless grace.”

Coming to Hollywood, Vaibhav looks up to the breezy style sensitivities of Jake Gyllenhaal, Brad Pitt, and Benicio Del Toro.

In addition to this, Vaibhav called renowned footballer Lionel Messi a true fashion icon.

“The way he wears his jersey, his sneakers, his tattoos — it’s full of personality and quiet confidence", Vaibhav noted.

Stating his personal definition of fashion, he added, “Fashion is not just about wearing good clothes. It’s about how you feel in them. Confidence, comfort, and authenticity — that’s what makes a look memorable.”

Work-wise, Vaibhav underwent a massive physical transformation to play Vikram Singh, a hardened cop in Netflix’s psychological crime thriller "Mandala Murders".

He trained rigorously at the Yash Raj Films gym under the expert supervision of a fitness trainer.

His intense fitness regimen included at least three hours of training every day, with a minimum of 30 reps per set.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Respect for mentioning Messi! Most Bollywood folks only talk about Hollywood stars. Football jerseys with desi swag is such an underrated look. Would love to see Vaibhav try that fusion style sometime.
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Arjun K
His transformation for Mandala Murders was insane! Shows real dedication. But I wish he'd talk more about affordable fashion - not all fans can afford designer labels he wears. Still, love his grounded attitude.
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Sarah B
The Dilip Kumar to Al Pacino comparison is brilliant! Our grandfathers really had that timeless style - well-fitted suits, crisp kurtas, and that effortless grace. Modern celebs could learn from this.
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Kavya N
Finally someone said it - fashion is about how you feel, not just labels! As a middle-class Indian girl, this resonates so much. You can look great in Fabindia or Westside if you wear it with confidence.
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Vikram M
While I appreciate his thoughts, I disagree about Vicky Kaushal's "sharp minimalism". Most times he just wears basic shirts and jeans. Our South Indian stars like Dulquer have better minimalist style. Just saying!

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