Pink was once a colour men tiptoed around; too bold, too soft, too much. Not anymore. Season after season, wedding to red carpet, India's most stylish men are reaching for shades of blush, rose, coral and fuchsia like they were born to wear them. And honestly? They were.
From the embroidered grandeur of a kurta set to the crisp swagger of a linen blazer, pink is no longer the colour that needs justification. It's the colour that steals the room. Here's a look at how Bollywood's biggest names are doing it — and how you can too.
The Kurta Set — Pink's Natural Home
As seen on Sidharth Malhotra
If there's one look that made men across the country rethink their relationship with pink, it's Sidharth Malhotra in a beautifully tailored pink kurta. The actor, known for his effortlessly polished style, stepped out in a blush kurta that was equal parts regal and relaxed — the kind of look that works at a Diwali party and a shaadi mehendi alike. It was a masterclass in wearing colour with confidence.
The beauty of a pink kurta set lies in how it balances tradition and personality. Whether it's an onion-pink embroidered piece with a churidar or a dusty rose kurta with a contrast stole, the silhouette does the heavy lifting. You're not shouting — you're arrived.
"A well-fitted kurta in the right colour is the most powerful thing a man can wear. Pink just happens to be that colour right now."
The Pink Shirt — Casual Cool, No Apologies
As seen on Shahid Kapoor
Shahid Kapoor has always known how to dress for himself — and that's precisely what makes his style so aspirational. His pink shirt look hit all the right notes: relaxed but intentional, casual but absolutely polished. A coral-embroidered shirt tucked loosely into well-fitted trousers is everything a modern man needs to look effortlessly good without trying too hard.
The pink shirt is arguably the gateway drug into this whole trend. It's easy, it's versatile, and it works everywhere — from office to evening. The key is fabric and detail. A coral linen shirt with subtle embroidery reads festive without being too formal. A light blush cotton shirt in a relaxed cut works just as well at brunch as it does at a casual celebration.
Bandhgala — Pink Gets Formal
As seen on Anil Kapoor
If anyone can teach the world how to wear a pink bandhgala, it's Anil Kapoor. At an age where most men retreat to navy and black, Kapoor continues to embrace colour with a grace that's genuinely inspiring. His pink bandhgala look — structured, embroidered, utterly regal — proved once and for all that this colour belongs at the highest table of Indian formal fashion.
Indo-Western — Pink Meets Print
As seen on Ayushmann Khuranna
For the man who likes to blur the lines between Eastern and Western dressing, the indo-western route is pure joy in pink. And if there’s one celebrity who understands the art of experimental dressing, it’s Ayushmann Khurrana. His pink cowl-draped kurta layered with a structured jacket is exactly the kind of look that turns heads without trying too hard — fluid, fashion-forward, and unapologetically individual.
A hand block-printed jacket over a solid draped kurta, or an abstract overlap silhouette that plays with structure — these are the looks that make people stop and ask where you got dressed.Pink in this territory becomes playful, artistic, and completely wearable across casual and semi-formal occasions. The more relaxed construction of these pieces means the colour does the talking — and it talks well.
The Pink Blazer — Western Rules, Desi Soul
As seen on Tiger Shroff
Tiger Shroff is many things: action hero, dancer, fitness icon. What he also is quietly, consistently. And of course, one of Bollywood's most adventurous dressers. His pink blazer moment was textbook Tiger: structured shoulders, sharp cut, worn with the kind of nonchalance that makes it look like the easiest thing in the world. It wasn't. It takes real confidence to pull off a blush blazer and make it feel like armour.
A pink blazer is the ultimate hybrid piece — Indo-western at its most wearable. Throw it over a white kurta for a sangeet, or pair it with straight trousers for a cocktail dinner. The embroidered versions, especially in blush or rose linen, add just enough texture to make the look feel considered rather than casual.
