'Bigg Boss 19': A look back at Salman Khan's evolving style over the years

When Salman Khan appears on the screen, the drama would certainly sway the viewers away. While his renowned characters, such as Robinhood Pandey or Tiger, have a mass appeal, nothing can match Khan’s aura when he steps into the Bigg Boss’ stage. Over the years, the 59-year-old has shunned the mishaps, laughed with the contestants, and declared the deserving winners. Let’s take a look at Salman Khan’s looks and how he changed over the years!

The shades, the funky jacket, and the mustache, Salman Khan made a statement as he took over ‘Bigg Boss’ from the fourth season in 2010. Donning the sheer ruggedness, Khan wore an intricately detailed leather jacket with skull graphics and different shades. When he was around the age of 45, Shweta Tiwari won the title, while The Great Khali was announced as a runner-up.

Salman knew the strings of hooking the audience to their screens. In the fifth season, Khan changed his style, shifting towards a sophisticated edge with suits and smirks. With a black suit and a purple t-shirt, he elevated the season and style by blending the shades. The season ended with declaring Juhi Parmar as the winner, while Mahek Chahal got the badge of a runner-up.

Channeling the ‘Wanted’ flair, Salman Khan gave a bold and experimental look with sleek hair and a trimmed French beard. He paired the dark grey suit with a flamboyant red t-shirt, creating the finished aesthetic. The sixth season aired from October 2011 to January 2012, where Urvashi Dholakia was declared the winner, with Imam Siddiqui as the runner-up.

With the mischievous mood, he made sure that the reality show would scream entertainment. Donning the glittery, shiny suit and an earring on the side edge, the actor gave quite a dramatic and vibrant presence on the stage. In the seventh season, which aired in 2013, Gauahar Khan was given the crown, and Tanishaa Mukerji earned the title of runner-up.

Taking over the roller coaster ride as an aviator, Salman Khan introduced the viewers to new contestants for the even newer drama. While the controversies extended off the screen, the actor didn’t fail to serve the crisp looks. In the eighth season, Khan hosted the show till January 2015, but later, Farah Khan took over the series and gave a spin-off, ‘Bigg Boss Halla Bol.’ Gautam Gulati was declared the winner, while Karishma Tanna became the runner-up.

The ninth season saw ‘double trouble,’ with the partners entering the house, and India’s eligible bachelor – Salman Khan, continued the series with his panache. With the balance between authoritative and suave, Khan maintained his sophisticated look with a navy blue suit and styled hair. Adding to the drama, the 2015-2016 phase saw Prince Narula as the winner, while Rishabh Sinha was the runner-up.

As Salman Khan crossed the 50 mark, the drama continued to become better, and fans kept engaging with the screens even further. Over the years, the looks didn’t change much, and the year 2016 saw the exact dapper look. Khan, donning the black suit with a brown shirt, had quite an effusive journey in the tenth season as the competition was between celebrities and commoners. Mahveer Gurjar (a commoner) won the title, and Bani J was declared the runner-up.

Salman Khan returned to the gates of drama with a theme, ‘Padosi,’ where contestants would spy. Giving the authoritative look, he donned a sharp royal blue blazer and luxurious satin shirt, along with a trimmed beard and powerful expressions. ‘Bigg Boss season 11’ saw no end to the drama, but Shilpa Shinde emerged as a deserving winner, while Hina Khan got the runner-up crown.

2018 saw the dawn of ‘Vichitra Jodis,’ where the contestants entered in the pairs – not just spouses. Salman Khan took over the gossip sessions and introduced new tea topics. Khan had changed in the form of looks – but only for the better – with the stunning biceps and upbeat attitude. In the twelfth season, Dipika Kakar emerged as the winner, and Sreesanth became the runner-up.

One of the most successful and well remembered seasons, the 13th ‘Tedha’ season, that ended with the most loved television couple and a trendy song. As the eyebrow-raising moments continued, so did Salman Khan’s iconic commentary. With this floral print, the season could be surmised as a perfect blend of stark and sweet. The then-54-year-old gave a mature yet stylish look with his classy attitude. The late Siddharth Shukla was declared the winner, while Asim Riaz became the runner-up.

‘Bigg Boss season 14’ saw a blend of previously experienced and newly excited contestants, creating even more drama for the viewers. While Salman Khan looked a little grey, he charmed the screen with his presence in the olive-brown shirt and a dark brown blazer. While the season was the longest in history, Salman becoming an 11th-time host marked the win of Rubian Dilaik and Rahul Vaidya as the runner-up.

Exuding effortless charm, Salman Khan turned the Bigg Boss house into a jungle. With his clean colour palette, he gave a sophisticated look of a black blazer and trousers, along with his signature bracelet. The actor, with a bright smile, brought the cool needed for the show. After all the breakdowns, fights, and physical fights, Tejasswi Prakash was crowned the winner in the fifteenth season, and Pratik Sehajpal became the runner-up.

Hosting the reality show for the thirteenth time, Salman Khan took over his circus in a gothic style. Leaning into a mature look, the actor opted to have a full-grown beard for the first time, along with slightly longer hair, achieving his iconic brooding look in the sixteenth season. The grand finale ended with MC Stan becoming the winner of the show, and Shiv Thakare was given the badge of runner-up.

Khan clean-shaved his face yet again and transformed his darker era with a brighter and charismatic smile. With a vibrant festive vibe, Salman Khan introduced the new contestants to play with their ‘Dil, Dimaag, Dum (Heart, Brain, Power).’ His casual demeanor and playful rejoice made him stand out and invited a lot of viewers to dive deeper into the madness of ‘Bigg Boss.’ The seventeenth season saw Munawar Faruqui's win, and Mannara Chopra was the runner-up.

As Salman Khan exposed a lot of secrets, he looked quite charming while doing so in his all-black look. His attire exuded the understated power, while his authoritative aura was carried out proficiently on the stage. The eighteenth season had quite eyebrow-raising moments, where the contestants had to face their past, present, and future. Karan Veer Mehra was the season winner, while Vivian Dsena was crowned as the runner-up.

The nineteenth season has just started airing, with the new contestants still figuring out the chores and practices. While Salman Khan looks fresh as new, his aura continues to charge the stage with authority and energy. The 59-year-old would remark, judge, and confront many contestations over the course of months, which had already started in the first week.