After Hrs raises a toast to B-Town’s new blood — the unstoppable Aryan Khan, Aarav Bhatia, Ishaan, Ahan Shetty and Ibrahim Ali Khan...
They are already a major Insta force to reckon with and one can see them ruling the Bollywood firmament in the future. While some of them are fairly young and it’s too early to predict if they’ll necessarily make a foray in Bollywood, it’s a safe assumption that there’s no stopping them and they are likely to excel in any field, they choose. Combine movie star good looks with a well-rounded upbringing and superimpose incredible international exposure with the best training (which ranges from martial arts to dance) — you’ve got winners here! Bollywood stylist Akshay Tyagi sees these boys as the part of the future Bollywood gang. “Back in the day, one couldn’t tell but today thanks to the social media and their parents still killing it in their respective professions, one can gauge their growing popularity,” he says.
Over to the new-age influencers...
ARYAN KHAN
INSTA BIO: “Let’s all just pretend that this is a really clever bio”
FOLLOWERS: 610 k
USP: He’s got dad SRK’s silver screen god-like looks and loads of confidence. Aryan’s Insta feed is a panoply of his topless, six-packs-on-steroids images and pool vacay photos. Khan captions one of his party Insta image in which he’s sporting vampire-like kohl-rimmed eyes and bite marks as, “I suck”. Tyagi says, “Aryan has a fab presence what with the timeless SRK/Gauri backdrop.”
His personal style seems to nod in favour of dad SRK’s grunge appeal — from the shredded white tees to grunge denim jackets and schoolboy sporty parkas — he owns every look like he was born for it. Akshay adds, “Aryan is ready to take on the legacy. One look at his Insta selfies and that inherent star quality stands out.”
AARAV BHATIA
INSTA PRESENCE: Many fan-clubs but official account not verified
USP: Aarav has a sensational presence and a boy-next-door appeal at the same time. When your mom is a bestselling author and dad — the venerable Bollywood royalty — you know you’ve got the best of both the worlds. One can see him blossoming into a smart, witty and dashing young man, who’s likely to excel in myriad creative fields and not just the rarefied Bollywood space. Aarav likes hanging out with his family and comes across as a tad camera-shy. Stylist Rick Roy sees great potential in Aarav to stand out in the glamour galaxy. “Aarav is a rare combination of great looks and talent. Though it’s too early to comment, but one can see him evolving into a major screen presence, if he chooses Bollywood.”
IBRAHIM ALI KHAN
INSTA BIO: “Popping champagne cause we made it, back in the phantom we faded”
FOLLOWERS: 123 k
USP: He’s got Saif’s sharp jawline and cheek bones besides those Pataudi desert eyes. He captions one of his selfies as, “Look into my eyes, you can see the blazing light of desire.” One can’t agree more. Ibrahim’s personal style seems charming, classic-yet-youthful and effortless. In one of his Insta posts, he cuts a striking figure in an-all grey ensemble posing in the artisanal Portobello Market Road in London. In another, he’s posing with a bat in the cricket ground against his grand-dad — the iconic Tiger Pataudi’s portrait. He’s athletic and exudes a scholar vibe at the same time much like dad Saif. One can see him becoming a major influencer in Bollywood in the future, who can combine his global exposure and academic experience, looks like a potent cocktail.
AHAN SHETTY
INSTA BIO: “blank”
FOLLOWERS: 63.7 k
USP: He’s in excellent shape and takes after his super-fit dad Suniel in the fitness department. Plus, he’s got sis Athiya’s sharp bone structure. His Insta feed is a collage of fun-soaked family pics — in one he drives with his furry friend, there are some sepia-tinted childhood memories, kickboxing lessons and a few in which he’s seen posing with mom Mana at events. Ahan is an unbeatable combo of killer genes and a well-rounded upbringing. What sets his Insta feed apart from the rest is the fact that it’s a mix bag — there are travel images of scenic locales and also pics of his friends. It doesn’t radiate a — ‘me, mine, myself’ — vibe unlike other star kids. One can’t wait to watch him on the silver screen soon.
ISHAAN
INSTA BIO: “Mover. Learner.”
FOLLOWERS: 118 k
USP: He’s already making his presence felt with Janhvi in Dhadak’s poster, which is Sairat’s remake in Hindi. With the Academy award nominee Iranian Director Majid Majidi film under his belt, he’s definitely the new coolest kid to watch out for. Bollywood stylist Rick Roy hails Ishaan as a great actor, “You may get your first break depending on whose son you are, but then it’s your performance. Ishaan is a great actor and has already proved his worth. Besides, an award-winning director like Majidi must have seen some potential in him.”
Designer Nikhil Thampi, who’s seen Ishaan as a child when he was a student at Shiamak Dawar says, “Ishaan has a magnetic personality. He could be a dark horse in the race as he has his own take on Bollywood. He’s rugged and boyish at the same time. He’s not manicured unlike other metrosexual boys. What’s refreshing about him is the fact that he’s raw and it’s important to have a masculine-looking actor.”
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