The Great Indian Kapil Show: Salman Khan Reveals Secret Behind Iconic 'Tere Naam' Hairstyle
Kicking off the much-awaited third season of Netflix’s The Great Indian Kapil Show with a mix of humour, nostalgia, and revelation, Salman Khan left audiences stunned with a candid confession that no one saw coming.
In the premiere episode, during a typically playful exchange with host Kapil Sharma, Salman Khan shared the surprising real-life inspiration behind his legendary Tere Naam look — a hairstyle that became a cultural phenomenon in the early 2000s.
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“Ye jo Tere Naam ka jo look hai, woh actually inspired tha Abdul Kalam saab se…” Salman casually admitted, sending the studio into collective disbelief. “Aur uss dauran I think Rahul Roy ka bhi same hairstyle tha. I thought ki jo small-town hero hota hai na, unke hamesha lambe baal hote hai. The yesteryear heroes all had long hair, toh waha se ye aaya tha.”
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Yes, the long centre-parted hairstyle worn by Salman Khan in Tere Naam was inspired in part by none other than Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, India’s 11th President and a beloved national icon.
Kapil Sharma, visibly surprised, responded with his trademark wit, turning the moment into yet another unforgettable highlight in the show’s already rich legacy of celebrity anecdotes.
This premiere marks a strong and stylish return for TGIKS, which continues to offer fans a delightful mix of unscripted stories, hearty laughter, and a closer look at the stars behind the spotlight.
