Junaid Jamshed may be an enigma today but he was — for nearly two decades — a style icon for a lot us. Wasn’t he?
Soon after joining Vital Signs, JJ not only delivered chart-topping music albums but also took the nation by storm with his incredible good looks. But his career took a new turn when he completely devoted himself to religion in early 2000s.
Today we take a look at his dramatic style evolution from a popstar in the ’80s to a televangelist who graces our TV screens every Ramazan:
The ’80s popstar:
Fashion-forward Junaid was right on the trend as he sported voluminous hair, over-sized leather jackets and denim. Beyond retro, we say!
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Forget the dress code!
Only Junaid could pull off chappals with a formal shirt and pants. He absolutely rocked his less-dramatic mullet.
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Chocolate hero:
Junaid made his acting debut in the ’90s with Dundle Raste on PTV. His clean-shaven look, those hair flicks and bright eyes could easily charm anyone. And they did!
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Who said pink is for girls?
JJ was clearly someone who didn’t conform to fashion norms. Pink shalwar kameez with an ajrak? Pulled it off like a boss!
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Powerhouse of talent:
Besides his captivating personality, Junaid possesses inimitable vocal prowess which mesmerises us till date.
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Road to ‘recovery’:
In 2004, Junaid’s life took a dramatic turn as he announced to quit his illustrious music career. Signs of transformation became evident in his appearance. Initially, he sported a moderate-length beard and regular shalwar kameez.
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But gradually, the length of his beard started increasing as the length of his trousers decreased. Turbans too became an integral part of his wardrobe.
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All in all, we still appreciate his style as his love for Dil Dil Pakistan remains eternal.
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