He is an artist and entertainer. Looks change according to the circumstances of the scene. His look may change the next moment. Elections are a few months away. Kashmir and east border news are wearing out. Media has to be busy. Media is starving for news. Carry on media.
This is one of the looks Kannada Actor/Director Upendra sported in one of this films.In fact he has pioneered many unique getups without copying anyone.
Saif looks jaded and way too old to continue as a leading man...shifting to character roles seems a wise move.
Why he needs to do all such stuff, just to grab social bites, else his acting skills are finished, he shd bettr do some character roles, he is jus appearing a half man