MUMBAI: Aside from proving his mettle as a versatile actor with diverse performances in "Gullak" and "Mandala Murders", Vaibhav Raj Gupta is also making a lot of heads turn with his fashion choices.
Vaibhav has revealed that fashion has always played a meaningful role in his life. Calling his grandfather his first fashion inspiration, he said, “He was an artist. The way he carried himself, the way he dressed — it was pure elegance. In his youth, he looked like Dilip Kumar, and as he aged, he reminded me of Al Pacino. Watching him taught me that fashion is about presence, not just clothing.”
Vaibhav added that for him, style is not about trends — it’s about energy, expression, and emotion.
As he was growing up, he used to emulate his grandfather’s effortlessly chic looks, and this early influence stayed with him over the years, invoking a deep admiration for icons in both Bollywood and sport.
Vaibhav's fashion is influenced by Ranbir Kapoor, whom he admires for his easygoing charm; Vicky Kaushal, for his sharp minimalism; and Shah Rukh Khan, who, according to Vaibhav, “always carries himself with timeless grace.”
Coming to Hollywood, Vaibhav looks up to the breezy style sensitivities of Jake Gyllenhaal, Brad Pitt, and Benicio Del Toro.
In addition to this, Vaibhav called renowned footballer Lionel Messi a true fashion icon.