Vishal Dadlani reveals he shaved his head at 23 after an urge to visit Tirupati; says, “I swore then and there that I will never keep hair”
Singer and composer Vishal Dadlani recently opened up about the unusual story behind his signature shaved-head look, revealing that the decision dates back to when he was just 23 years old. One half of the popular music composer duo Vishal-Shekhar, Dadlani has established himself as a familiar face on television through his appearances as a judge on several reality shows. While his distinctive appearance has become closely associated with his public identity, the singer revealed that it was initially driven by a sudden religious impulse.
During an appearance on Neha Dhupia and Angad Bedi’s double-date YouTube series, Vishal was joined by singer-actor Shruti Haasan for a conversation. Recalling how he decided to shave his head, the composer revealed that he was deeply religious at the time and woke up one day with an overwhelming desire to visit Tirupati.
Speaking about the experience, Vishal said, “I shaved it at 23. I was very religious. This one day I woke up and had this extreme urge to go to Tirupati and shave my head. And I did. And then I don’t know what happened, I swore then and there that I will never keep hair.”
His revelation prompted Neha Dhupia to ask what made him take such a firm decision. When she questioned him about the reason behind the promise, Vishal admitted that he did not have a particular explanation for it.
Responding to her question, he said, “I don’t know why I do these things. It is the same reason I don’t drink alcohol. I had decided in my childhood that I will never drink and I do not drink. My whole family used to drink. Social drinking was normal as I am from a Sindhi house. I just never felt like I should drink.”
The singer also spoke about another instance where his determination helped him make a lifestyle change. Recalling his smoking habit, he revealed that he was once a heavy smoker but decided to quit without gradually reducing his consumption. Explaining his decision, Vishal said, “I was a heavy smoker and I gave up instantly. Because I knew if I won’t, then I never will.”
His conversation offered a glimpse into the personal choices that have shaped his life over the years. From shaving his head following a religious experience to staying away from alcohol and quitting smoking, Vishal’s anecdotes highlighted his tendency to make firm decisions and stick to them. Despite his earlier religious beliefs, he is now an atheist, making the story behind his signature look an interesting part of his personal journey.
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