Sara Ali Khan's latest look in the upcoming film Metro In Dino has sparked a wave of reactions online, with many drawing comparisons to her father, Saif Ali Khan's, infamous drag avatar in the 2014 comedy Humshakals. The uncanny resemblance has become a viral sensation, triggering both amusement and debate among social media users.
In Metro In Dino, Sara sports a new hairstyle featuring short hair, a fringe, and glasses, a departure from her previous on-screen appearances. The film, directed by Anurag Basu, is a romantic drama exploring modern relationships in a metropolitan setting. Sara stars alongside Aditya Roy Kapur, and the film boasts an ensemble cast including Ali Fazal, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Konkona Sen Sharma, Pankaj Tripathi, Anupam Kher, and Neena Gupta. The first look of the movie was released on May 24, 2025, and the trailer was released recently on June 4, 2025. The film is set to release on July 4, 2025.
While some have likened Sara's new look to Kriti Sanon's hairdo in Bhediya or Katrina Kaif's appearance in Jagga Jasoos, the most prevalent comparison has been to Saif Ali Khan's cross-dressing role in Humshakals. Social media is abuzz with side-by-side photos and videos highlighting the similarities between Sara's Metro In Dino look and Saif's female disguise.
In Humshakals, Saif, along with co-stars Riteish Deshmukh and Ram Kapoor, donned women's costumes and wigs for comedic effect. The film, directed by Sajid Khan, was not a critical success, and Saif himself has since expressed his embarrassment over his drag appearance, calling it "hideously embarrassing" and blaming the director for it. However, the scenes of the actors in drag remain a memorable, if not fondly remembered, aspect of the film. Even Kareena Kapoor Khan, Saif's wife, reportedly had a "ROFL moment" when she witnessed Saif in his female attire on the set of Humshakals.
The comparisons between Sara and Saif's looks have ignited discussions about genetics and family resemblances. Some users have jokingly commented on the strength of Saif's genes, while others have created memes and mashups comparing the father-daughter duo.
Despite the lighthearted nature of many of these comparisons, some have expressed concern that the focus on Sara's appearance detracts from the film itself. Some feel it is unfair to demean her looks and make fun of her. Metro In Dino is anticipated to be a refreshing take on Bollywood rom-coms, and Anurag Basu is known for eliciting strong performances from his actors.
Regardless of the varied reactions, the buzz surrounding Sara Ali Khan's Metro In Dino look has undoubtedly generated significant publicity for the film. Whether the comparisons to Saif Ali Khan's Humshakals avatar are seen as humorous, critical, or simply a matter of genetics, they have certainly captured the internet's attention and sparked a viral conversation.
