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Why do Indians have so much beard?
In ancient India, the beard was allowed to grow long, a symbol of dignity and of wisdom (cf. sadhu). The nations in the east generally treated their beards with great care and veneration, and the punishment for licentiousness and adultery was to have the beard of the offending parties publicly cut off.
What country has the most mustaches?
Hungary has a fixation for moustaches. The country hosts quite a few World Beard and Moustache Championships. The panache with which the Hungarian men don their moustaches makes Hungary one of the most moustache-dense countries.
What does a moustache symbolize in India?
Many Indian traditions consider moustache as a symbol of manliness. Martial communities such as Sikhs, Rajputs, Nairs, Mohyals etc sported moustaches as well as glorious beards to showcase their fierceness. The symbols such as this passed onto later eras as well creating confusion as well as fashion statements.
Is there a north-south moustache Division in the Indian film industry?
A north-south moustache division has always existed in the Hindi and south Indian film industries. Even 40 years ago, a young Rajendra Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan or Shammi Kapoor never wore a moustache. But Tamil film star Shivaji Ganesan as well as Karnataka’s Rajkumar did.
Why do some people have moustaches and beards?
Martial communities such as Sikhs, Rajputs, Nairs, Mohyals etc sported moustaches as well as glorious beards to showcase their fierceness. The symbols such as this passed onto later eras as well creating confusion as well as fashion statements.
Did Shivaji Ganesan wear a moustache in Tamil movies?
But Tamil film star Shivaji Ganesan as well as Karnataka’s Rajkumar did. In fact, moustaches in Hindi films were worn mostly by villains, rarely by heroes. In south Indian films, however, a moustache sits on every male face – hero, villain, son-in-law, father-in-law, servant, or members of a crowd.