Director Siddharth Anand has responded to social media comparisons between Shah Rukh Khan's look in the upcoming film King and Brad Pitt's appearance in the F1 movie. After the first look was revealed on Shah Rukh's 60th birthday, users noticed similarities in the blue shirt and tan jacket worn by both actors. Some called it inspiration while others labeled it a copy. Siddharth reacted to a post defending Bollywood against such criticism by using laughing emojis, showing support for the argument. The post highlighted that Shah Rukh wore a similar outfit in his 2017 film Jab Harry Met Sejal, before Brad Pitt's F1 look in 2025. King is set to release in 2026 and features an ensemble cast including Deepika Padukone, Suhana Khan, and others.
Director Responds to Comparison Debate
A social media post questioned why Bollywood faces constant criticism, pointing out that having similar elements like fighter jets, ships, or dress codes does not mean copying films like Top Gun, Titanic, or F1. The post included a collage showing Shah Rukh Khan wearing a blue shirt and tan jacket in Jab Harry Met Sejal from 2017, Brad Pitt in a similar outfit in F1 from 2025, and then the controversial King look. Siddharth Anand reacted in the comments with laughing face emojis and an okay hand emoji, indicating his agreement with the defense. His response came after widespread online debate about whether King's styling was inspired by or copied from Brad Pitt's recent film appearance.
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