Manish Malhotra Discusses Bollywood Fashion Choices

Bollywood's relationship with body hair has led to some memorable reactions from its stars. Fashion designer Manish Malhotra recounted how Akshay Kumar was 'horrified' when he suggested trimming his chest hair for a song in 'Dhadkan', expressing the contrast between male and female actors' concerns over appearance. During his appearance on the We Are Yuvaa YouTube channel, Malhotra highlighted how supportive director Dharmesh Darshan was during the incident. In a contrasting experience, director Anurag Kashyap revealed he was ghosted by Salman Khan after suggesting he grow chest hair for the film 'Tere Naam'. Kashyap noted that he received no communication regarding the film after making the suggestion, only encountering Salman briefly since then. Both incidents underscore the complexities and sensitivities surrounding celebrity grooming in the industry.