Shashi Tharoor isn't sure what to make of his new 'aesthetic' tag

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor reposted a fan's X post calling him 'aesthetic' with a puzzled reaction that received amused reactions, with users praising his long-standing style and charm.Shashi Tharoor isn't sure what to make of his new 'aesthetic' tag (Photos: Getty Images)Congress MP Shashi Tharoor's confused reaction to being called 'aesthetic' has amused the internet after a fan praised his old photos on X.Tharoor found himself at the centre of a light-hearted social media moment after an X user described him as "aesthetic" long before the word became an internet buzzword.X user Isha shared two photographs of Tharoor dressed in a formal suit, captioning the post, "Shashi Tharoor was aesthetic even before 'aesthetic' became a thing."The post soon caught Tharoor's attention. Rather than responding with words, the MP simply reposted it with a puzzled reaction, writing, "?!!", seemingly amused and confused by the compliment. Take a look at the post here:His response quickly received reactions from social media users, many of whom rushed to explain why they thought the description suited him. Several joked that Tharoor should not look so surprised, with one person saying his famous hair flip had long been their Telegram display picture.Others remarked that he had embodied elegance and style long before "aesthetic" became a popular internet term, while many simply called him handsome and praised his timeless sense of fashion.- EndsPublished By: Yashna TalwarPublished On: Jul 31, 2026 17:38 IST