Virat Kohli¡¯s latest haircut for IPL 2025 goes viral: Fans call him a trendsetter
Virat Kohli debuts a stylish new haircut ahead of IPL 2025, styled by Aalim Hakim. Fans are loving the sharp fade and textured top, calling him a trendsetter. The Instagram post has gone viral, with fans flooding social media with praise and reactions
Virat Kohli is ready for the IPL 2025 season, not just with his bat but also with a brand-new hairstyle. The cricketing icon has opted for a modern fade haircut, which has a voluminous textured top. The sides and back are neatly trimmed in a high fade that blends seamlessly into the longer, tousled hair on top. This messy yet controlled look gives a sharp and stylish appearance, enhanced further by his well-groomed beard, which connects smoothly with his sideburns. The new look, fresh yet edgy, complements Kohli¡¯s signature style, effortlessly confident and trendsetting.
The Instagram post of Aalim Hakim that showed Virat Kohli's new look
Credit: Instagram
Celebrity hairstylist Aalim Hakim took to Instagram on March 13 to unveil Kohli¡¯s latest haircut. Sharing a series of pictures of the cricketer¡¯s new look, Hakim captioned the post:
¡°The GOAT (Greatest of All Time) energy! (Fire emojis). Fresh snip for one and only Virat Kohli¡ looking razor sharp!¡±
The post instantly caught the attention of fans, racking up thousands of likes and comments within minutes. The crisp styling, coupled with Kohli¡¯s already charismatic presence, made the transformation a hot topic online.
Fans go gaga over Kohli¡¯s fresh look
Virat Kohli¡¯s fans didn¡¯t hold back their excitement, flooding the comments section with admiration. One fan declared, ¡°Kohli could rule Bollywood!¡± while another called him a ¡°trendsetter¡± A third comment summed up the enthusiasm with ¡°Hotter than the sun!¡± Many others shared heart and fire emojis, further proving that Kohli¡¯s new hairstyle had hit the right note.
Social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram were buzzing with fan edits, memes, and comparisons, with many predicting that his haircut would soon become a trend among youngsters. Some even joked that Kohli, already the king of Indian cricket, could now give Bollywood actors a run for their money.
Who is Aalim Hakim? The man behind Virat Kohli¡¯s new look
Aalim Hakim, known for styling some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment, has previously given makeovers to cricketers like Tilak Varma and Bollywood actors such as Arjun Kapoor. His clientele also includes Saif Ali Khan¡¯s son, Ibrahim Ali Khan Pataudi, and boxing champion Mary Kom. With each transformation, Hakim has built a reputation for delivering sharp and stylish cuts that enhance his clients' personalities. He is at present the director of Hakim¡¯s Aalim hair n beauty lounge which is present in major cities of India.
Nancy Jaiswal is a journalist who started her career in reporting and has covered both hard and soft news. From serious city news developments to lighthearted lifestyle pieces, she has written on almost everything hapenning in India (except maybe alien invasions¡ªyet!). For her, writing isn¡¯t just work; it¡¯s a passion, an obsession, and sometimes the reason she forgets to reply to texts.
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