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Salman Khan Reveals APJ Abdul Kalam Inspired His Tere Naam Hairstyle

He told host Kapil Sharma that he based Radhe Mohan’s signature mid-parted hairstyle on India’s former president

Salman Khan in a still from the 2003 romantic drama, Tere Naam.
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Overview

  • On June 21, Salman Khan appeared as the inaugural guest on season 3 of Netflix’s The Great Indian Kapil Show to discuss his 2003 film look.
  • He said the long, centre-parted hair he sported as Radhe Mohan in Tere Naam was modelled on APJ Abdul Kalam’s distinctive hairstyle.
  • The actor also noted that yesteryear actor Rahul Roy’s similar haircut influenced his vision of a small-town hero’s appearance.
  • Directed by Satish Kaushik and marking Bhumika Chawla’s Hindi debut, Tere Naam was a moderate box-office success that inspired a wave of mid-parted hairstyles among young men.
  • Salman’s intense portrayal of Radhe Mohan remains celebrated as one of his career highlights and underpins the film’s enduring cultural legacy.