The Red Suit, The Glitter Moment, The White Tuxedo: Sidhant Gupta's 5 Most Iconic Fashion Risk Takes

There is a particular kind of actor who plays it safe off-screen to compensate for all the risk-taking he does on it. Sidhant Gupta is not that actor. The man who goes from playing a serial killer to India's first Prime Minister without blinking, is equally unbothered by convention when it comes to getting dressed. Widely credited as one of 2024's best-dressed men in Indian Cinema, Sidhant's approach to fashion operates on the same logic as his approach to roles, which is pick something interesting, commit fully, and let the room catch up. And here are five outfits that make the case for him.

The Monochrome Red Suit (No Shirt, Full Commitment)

Sidhant made a striking statement with a monochrome look featuring a red suit and a no-shirt look that turned up the heat. Against a soft pink backdrop, the deep V-cut gives the whole thing a K-pop-meets-Cannes energy that shouldn't work as well as it does. It's the kind of outfit that could veer into costume territory very quickly, but on Sidhant it reads as controlled confidence. The no-shirt detail is the gamble and it pays off because the tailoring is sharp and Sidhant is sharper!

The All-White Double-Breasted Tuxedo with the Blue Printed Tie

Sidhant wore an all-white double-breasted tuxedo set, paired it with a crisp white shirt, and accessorized with a green printed tie that elevated the ensemble to another level. The green printed tie is the detail that separates this from being just another safe white tuxedo moment. It introduces personality into what could have been a very clean, very forgettable look. Classic silhouette, unexpected accent, that's a style philosophy in miniature.

The Glitter Outfit

Sidhant proved that men can slay glitter effortlessly, and this outfit is a true reflection of his bold and confident style. Glitter on men has a very narrow window between iconic and disastrous, and the window gets narrower the more self-conscious you are about it. Sidhant clearly wasn't. Worn with the same ease as everything else in his wardrobe, the glitter moment is less about spectacle and more about a man who genuinely enjoys getting dressed.

The Electric Blue Co-ord Set with Silver Chain

Korean fashion's love for monochromatic dressing reaches peak confidence in this electric blue co-ord set that Sidhant wears shirtless with white sneakers and a silver chain. The deliberate loose fit and structured silhouette embody K-street style's architectural approach to proportions. Worn shirtless again, but the co-ord's structured cut keeps it from being too casual. The silver chain is the right amount of extra, and Sidhant gives us a look for the fashion archives.

The Rohit Bal Navy Tribute at Freedom at Midnight Premiere

At the premiere of Freedom at Midnight, Sidhant wore a navy blue blazer with leather accents paired with tapered trousers from late designer Rohit Bal's collection. He completed the look with a single red rose, a subtle and powerful nod to Jawaharlal Nehru, the historical figure he portrays. The outfit worked on three levels simultaneously, a fashion statement, a tribute to a designer who had recently passed, and a quiet character reference. And this look was not just styling. It was thinking. And it's the reason Sidhant Gupta is worth paying attention to, both on screen and off it.

Sidhant Gupta turns a year older today, and if his wardrobe is any indication, he has absolutely no intention of settling into the safe, predictable territory, be it on screen or in real life. The same instinct that made him say yes to playing Jawaharlal Nehru, a historical personality twice his age, or Charles Sobhraj with no vanity buffer, is the same instinct that sends him out in a red no-shirt suit or a head-to-toe glitter look without a trace of apology. Fashion risk-taking and role risk-taking are different expressions of the same personality. And Sidhant Gupta, quite simply, has both in abundance. Happy Birthday Sidhant Gupta!