Actor Yash recently turned heads at the Mumbai airport with a dramatic new look. When he arrived in the city to attend businesspersons Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s wedding festivities on July 13, the 38-year-old had done away with his long and rugged, iconic KGF hairstyle. He embraced a striking new avatar, which sparked speculation among fans that it might be for the film Toxic: A Fairy Tale For Grown-ups. Now, celebrity hairstylist Alex Vijaykanth exclusively tells us the look is indeed for the upcoming movie. 

Sharing his excitement about the reception the actor’s brand new avatar received online, the 45-year-old tells us, “We hadn’t even reached our hotel when the first pictures started circulating online. Within minutes, the internet exploded, and his look became a hot topic across social media. The reaction was overwhelming in the best way.” 

Dishing out details, Vijaykanth reveals the current look was “inspired by the script itself.” He elaborates, “When I heard the script, I knew a shorter hairstyle would be perfect for the role. This look can be described as a stylish pompadour with a unique twist, tailored specifically for the role Yash is playing in the movie.” 

Revealing how the actor reacted to the new look, Vijaykanth says, “He hugged me and said, ‘Alex, yes, you did it!’”

But was Yash okay about letting go of his iconic appearance? The hairstylist, who was also part of the team that created it, admits, “He had maintained that look for nearly five years, so he had his reservations. [But] after multiple meetings to finalize the look, the day finally arrived when Yash said, ‘Yes, Alex, let’s do it’. Now I’m eager to see how fans react to what the film unfolds.”