10 Portraits of Ahmad Dhani's Youth, Confusingly Resembling El Rumi or Dul Jaelani

Kapanlagi.com - Ahmad Dhani is now known for his bald head and beard. When looking at his current appearance, many say that Dhani is an adult version of Dul Jaelani. Meanwhile, El Rumi is said to resemble Maia Estianty, who indeed had a similar facial structure when she was young.

But when looking at Dhani's appearance in his youth, it feels like the assumption that El is completely similar to Maia is not 100% true. El also strongly resembles young Dhani.

Take a look here, and you will be amazed.

1. So Tiny

When he was little, Ahmad Dhani was very small. Their cheeks and lips were very similar to each other. It's as if Dhani passed down everything in him to Dul.

2. More Similar to El in Junior High

But as he grew up, Dhani's face tended to resemble El Rumi. Many people might say that El resembles Maia Estianty, but here Dhani also looks like El.

3. This One is Totally El, Right?

This photo was taken when Dhani was in junior high school. He was already close friends with Andra Ramadhan, whose face hasn't changed. Meanwhile, Dhani here looks very much like El.

4. This Photo Divides Netizens

This photo was taken in 1991 when he was still in high school. Whether resembling El or Dul, Dhani looks similar to both of his children and divides netizens into two camps. There are those who see more resemblance to Dul, and there are those who judge more resemblance to El.

5. Dhani Sometimes Confused

Since young, Dhani has been familiar with musical instruments and bands. The memories of his junior high school days are very sweet and some of them have worked with Dhani until now.

6. Is This El or Dul?

At the beginning of his music career, Dhani was known as a keyboardist. Until now, he is one of the skilled keyboardists in Indonesia and can play various musical instruments well.

As for appearance, more similar to El or Dul, huh?

7. Joyful Young Days

Dhani enjoyed his youth happily. This photo was taken when he had just graduated from high school and was free to do anything.

8. Very Much Like Dul

However, Dhani is the father of El and Dul. So it's no wonder that his face is similar to his children's. But in this particular portrait, Dhani really looks like Dul.

This photo was taken when Dhani had just entered the recording world with Dewa19. Everyone was still inexperienced!

9. Dhani Awal Dewa19, Dul Banget

Dhani with his long curly hair was a distinctive feature when he made his debut in the Indonesian music scene. His hair was curly and long, with really chubby cheeks, just like Dul.

10. Old School Dul

This photo was taken in 1989 when Dhani and his friends participated in a band festival in Jogja. Here, Dhani really looked like the old school Dul. From the lips, smile, and eyes, they really resembled each other!

(kpl/phi)