Brad Pitt Takes a Page Out of Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan Playbook — And Tears It to Shreds

Hollywood’s golden boy, Brad Pitt, is making headlines again—this time for channeling the energy of Shah Rukh Khan’s action-packed thriller Pathaan… and flipping it completely on its head.

In a bold move that has fans of both Bollywood and Hollywood buzzing, Brad Pitt’s latest cinematic moment draws clear parallels to SRK’s high-octane style from Pathaan. From leather jackets and slow-mo struts to gravity-defying action sequences, the homage is hard to miss. But unlike a simple imitation, Pitt doesn’t just copy the formula—he breaks it apart.

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Hollywood Meets Bollywood—With a Twist

In his new film (rumored to be a gritty espionage thriller), Pitt’s character enters the screen with undeniable swagger, much like Khan’s dramatic entrance in Pathaan. The music drops, the camera pans low, and you expect a familiar hero moment. But then… the scene veers in a wildly unexpected direction.

Gone is the Bollywood-style romance and patriotic edge. Instead, Pitt’s version dives into raw, cynical action, with dark humor and unfiltered intensity. It’s as if he’s saying, “Nice move, SRK. Now watch me remix it.”

Is This a Nod or a Jab?

Film critics are divided. Some see Pitt’s performance as a respectful nod to the growing influence of Bollywood on global cinema. Others argue it’s a playful jab—an attempt to show how Hollywood reinvents what others celebrate.

Either way, audiences are loving the crossover energy. Social media is ablaze with fan edits comparing the two stars’ styles, while hashtags like #BradVsSRK and #PathaanReimagined are trending worldwide.

Global Cinema Is Blurring Lines

This isn’t the first time global stars have borrowed from one another. As Hollywood and Bollywood continue to influence each other—from action choreography to costume design—the lines between East and West are fading.

Brad Pitt’s unexpected homage (and deconstruction) of Pathaan proves one thing: cinema is no longer bound by geography. It’s a shared language of style, substance, and spectacle.