6 Indian Actors Who Are Making Grey Hair Cool

It's quiet a moment the first time you ever notice a grey hair strand standing out. To say it's shocking is an understatement, especially because of the ones that glint like a warning sign, leaving us perplexed. Should you dye it or wear it?

For the longest time, the answer to that inner dilemma has been to dye it or if the sprouting has gone out of control, pluck those baddies out. Hide it, disguise it, do whatever it takes but don't show that first sign of ageing.

But grey isn't something to hide. In some cultures, its a sign you becoming wiser. Whoever made salt n pepper look unapologetically attractive needs to be showered with slow claps. There's a certain kind of light that carries itself along the soft, silver greys and does not look one bit worn out. It is graceful and brings a regal charm if done right.

Obviously, grey hair draws the eye and makes people pay attention. Given that it is slightly more coarse, drier and a touch more unpredictable, that just means, it needs a little more care than control. So a good, haircut, some lightweight styling cream, and regular trims are your new besties. But if you have achieved a salt n pepper look, it requires a little more than just trims and styling.

Also, it is said thar silver haired men get better with age so when you do get compliments from people around you, don't shrug it off. You don't know how much power a good silver fox mane holds. I mean, just look at all the celebs donning it. While more openly embraced in Hollywood that anywhere else, actors like George Clooney, Pierce Brosnan and Richard Gere come to mind.

How about Indian actors who sport greys best? Don't think we don't have any handsome silver haired foxes, 'cause you'd be so wrong. Actors are slowly if not loudly embracing the greys, be it for the red carpet, a film character, or in real life. They know it not only looks ruggedly handsome on them but in a way style statement that allows room to experiment.

Here is a quick look at all the Indian actors who have embraced the fading pigment instead of running away from them. Sooner or later, all of us will meet that fate, so why run away from it!

R Madhavan

It is hard not to love a look on R Madhavan. The once chocolate boy of Indian cinema carries the salt n pepper look with a confidence and poise. The greys don't age him. They actually anchor him. The greys at the temples add as natural highlights and makes it feel effortless and rugged-clean in contrast to heavy textures.

Milind Soman

Milind Soman continues to redefine fitness and ageing with his effortlessly stylish salt-and-pepper look. From traditional attire to contemporary fashion, his grey hair and beard add a distinguished edge, proving style only gets better with time!

Suneil Shetty

A well-styled silver hair, Suneil Shetty has let the grey in and it makes him look like a well-aged wine. There's rawness to it, but also control while not giving into a forced look. The sweep, the consistent fade, the neatly trimmed sides all add to the precision that a good salt n pepper look demands. It also, gives off a natural authority and old-world elegance.

Karan Johar

The 78th year of Cannes Film Festival was a personal runway of sorts for director, producer, and occasionally showing us his acting talents, Karan Johar turned heads with a salt-n-peper hairstyle that complemented his ivory outfit designed by Manish Malhotra.

The spiked silver hairdo highlights Johar's flair for fashion and willingness to experiment with fading pigments!

Dino Morea

Dino's thick, wavy hair with sharp greying around the temple shows a distinguished salt-and pepper pattern that adds subtle drama to his face card. HOT. It has a soft, natural vibe to it as it weaves through the black in a way that feels earned than artificial. The subtleness of the greys create a fine balance between youth and experience, leaning into that magnetic and mature masculinity.

Kamal Hassan

The man who needs no introduction- Kamal Hassan is a timeless maestro and an enduring presence in Indian cinema. Both, on and off screen, his silver strands exude sophistication and gravitas and in a way alludes to a career built on versatility and depth.