Daddies of Bollywood: These South Asian Actors Are Aging Like Fine Wine

November 29, 2017 August 31, 2020 3 min read By Brown Girl Magazine

[Featured Image: Screenshot/Eros International]

by Jessie Brar – Follow @jessieebrar

Sure, all these new guys entering Bollywood are hot, but can we please take a moment to appreciate the men who have made our jaws drop over the years, and continue to do so today? The word “Daddy” has never been more applicable.

10. Milind Soman — Age: 52

Then:

A post shared by Milind Usha Soman (@milindrunning) on Jun 15, 2017 at 3:07am PDT

Now:

A post shared by Milind Usha Soman (@milindrunning) on Aug 1, 2017 at 7:56am PDT

Like a fine wine, this Indian Supermodel (& definite daddy) only gets better with age.

9. Anil Kapoor — Age: 60

Then:

A post shared by anilskapoor (@anilskapoor) on Oct 30, 2015 at 12:32am PDT

Now:

A post shared by anilskapoor (@anilskapoor) on Dec 13, 2016 at 5:01am PST

Now I know where the fountain of youth went. . .

8. Aamir Khan — Age: 52

Then:

Now:

A post shared by Aamir Khan (@insta_aamirkhan) on Nov 29, 2017 at 12:12pm PST

Is this what dreams are made of?

7. Shah Rukh Khan — Age: 52

Then:

A post shared by Monika Lang (@kiransrkfan) on Nov 29, 2017 at 1:29pm PST

Now:

A post shared by Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) on Nov 17, 2017 at 10:49pm PST

Is 52 the new 25? Like DAMN!!!

6. Saif Ali Khan — Age: 47

Then:

Now:

A post shared by @its_rasidah on Oct 20, 2017 at 4:23am PDT

In the words of his wife, this daddy is looking “P.H.A.T., Pretty, Hot and Tempting”!

5. Sunil Shetty — Age: 56

Then:

A post shared by Teri Maa Ki Jack (@terimaakijack) on Nov 28, 2017 at 6:47am PST

Now:

A post shared by BOLLYHOLICS (@bollyholics__) on Jun 23, 2017 at 10:21am PDT

Sorry, just trying to pick my jaw up off the floor. . .

4. John Abraham — Age: 44

Then:

Now:

A post shared by John Abraham (@thejohnabraham) on Sep 9, 2017 at 10:02pm PDT

Did he even age?!

3. Akshay Kumar — Age: 50

Then:

A post shared by bollywooddaily (@bollywooddaily_) on Nov 29, 2017 at 9:25am PST

Now:

A post shared by Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) on Nov 14, 2017 at 6:32am PST

“Khiladi”? More like Killen’ Em Daddy!

2. Shahid Kapoor — Age: 36

Then:

Shahid Kapoor in 2005 (Photo Source: Bollywood Hungama)

Now:

A post shared by Shahid Kapoor (@shahidkapoor) on Nov 24, 2017 at 4:41am PST

There. Are. No. Words.

1. Arjun Rampal — Age: 44

Then:

Now:

A post shared by Arjun (@rampal72) on Sep 17, 2017 at 1:18am PDT

Such a daddy that he even got a movie about it.

‘Tis the season for giving.

You’re welcome.

Chocolate Lover – Bollywood Dancer – Bhangra Enthusiast – Mental Health Advocate. Jessie Brar studied psychology at Queen’s University and now works in youth mental health promotion with Jack.org in Toronto, Canada. Her spare time is dedicated to raising awareness about mental health in the South Asian community through The Mental Health Spotlight (@TheMHSpotlight). The Mental Health Spotlight is a project dedicated to erasing stigma around mental health and mental illness in South Asian communities through the power of storytelling. In her downtime, she can be found cuddled up watching/reading Harry Potter, eating Reese’s Cups, or dancing to Bollywood and Bhangra tunes in front of a mirror. Check out more of her work on her website here.