Why people troll Ranveer Singh about his dressings

 Ranveer Singh made his debut with the 2010-released film Band Baaja Baaraat opposite Anushka Sharma. Then he looked something like this:

His first Filmfare Awards’ red carpet look:

He looked normal. Nothing extraordinary.

A year later he looked like this:

Just another newcomer.

His first Filmfare cover shoot in 2011:

Still…just like any other guy.

Then came the turning point of his life - Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Ram Leela in 2013. He grew a moustache, got in shape for the film, grew his hair - and personally his fashion style changed. He incorporated hats and accessories and prints.

At the 2014 Filmfare Nomination party he wore a Versace and looked this:

Waaaayyy different from the Ranveer he is now.

His fashion then went crazy and crazier.

This is him at the GQ Awards 2015:

His photoshoots too became quirky, like this one he did for Filmfare:

His dressing sense changed not just on the red carpet but also on the streets. In mid 2015 he attended the Piku success party wearing this: More content

Then came Bajirao Mastani in December 2015, for which Ranveer donned the Bajirao look offscreen to promote the film.

Never once did he shy. He carried all the looks with great confidence.

He promoted Befikre at the Delhi University wearing this:

He attended Shahid Kapoor’s birthday in 2017 looking like:

Ranveer in 2018:

He wore a cheetah print suit for Umang 2019:

For Gully Boy promotions:

Is he ever gonna stop? Maybe not.

But there’s no denying that he carries craziness with a panache.More content

People troll Ranveer Singh about his dressing mainly because his fashion choices break traditional norms of masculinity and Bollywood style, and anything that challenges “normal” expectations tends to attract ridicule first. In Indian pop culture, especially Bollywood, male actors have long been expected to dress in a certain way—clean, subtle, masculine, and predictable. Ranveer deliberately goes in the opposite direction with loud colors, experimental silhouettes, gender-fluid elements, and over-the-top outfits, which makes him stand out sharply in a conservative visual culture.

Another reason is visibility and exaggeration. Ranveer doesn’t dress boldly once in a while—he does it consistently and confidently, whether it’s an airport look, award function, wedding, or public appearance. Social media thrives on extremes, and his outfits are visually striking, making them easy meme material. Trolling often has less to do with genuine dislike and more to do with virality; his clothes are unusual enough to invite jokes, screenshots, and comparisons, which fuels online humor.

There is also a perception issue. Some people feel that Ranveer’s dressing is a form of attention-seeking or overcompensation, especially because his public persona is very high-energy and expressive. For critics, the clothes become an extension of that personality, leading them to label him as “trying too hard.” In contrast, actors with quieter personalities who experiment with fashion are often spared similar levels of trolling because they don’t dominate public space as much.

Cultural discomfort plays a role too. Ranveer often blurs gender boundaries in fashion—wearing skirts, pearl necklaces, cropped jackets, or flamboyant prints. For a section of the audience, especially online trolls, this clashes with rigid ideas of how a male superstar “should” look. Instead of engaging with fashion as self-expression, they respond with mockery, sometimes masking discomfort as humor.

Ironically, the same reason he is trolled is also why he is respected globally. International fashion brands and designers see Ranveer as fearless, experimental, and authentic. He is often praised for owning his choices without apology, which is rare in mainstream Indian cinema. Over time, even some critics have acknowledged that while his style may not be for everyone, it has undeniably expanded the conversation around men’s fashion in Bollywood.

In essence, Ranveer Singh is trolled not because he dresses badly, but because he dresses differently, unapologetically, and in a culture that often prefers conformity over individuality.Such more content