Why Vishal Dadlani Never Grew His Hair After 23: Singer Reveals Tirupati Temple Story

Vishal Dadlani Reveals Why He Shaved His Head at 23, Opens Up About His Decision to Avoid Alcohol

Singer and music composer Vishal Dadlani has maintained his signature bald appearance for decades. However, the musician recently revealed that he once sported long hair and explained the unusual circumstances that led him to shave his head at the age of 23. He also opened up about a personal decision he made during childhood: staying away from alcohol.

Dadlani shared these details during an appearance on Neha Dhupia and Angad Bedi’s YouTube show, Double Date. During a conversation while Angad was driving him to the studio, the singer was asked about his distinctive look.

The 53-year-old revealed that he had long hair until he was 23, when a sudden spiritual inclination prompted him to visit the famous Tirupati temple in Andhra Pradesh.

Recalling the experience, Vishal said he was deeply religious at the time. One morning, he woke up with a strong desire to visit Tirupati and get his head tonsured. After completing the ritual, he made a personal promise that he would never grow his hair again.

During the conversation, he also showed Neha and Angad an old photograph featuring his long-haired appearance. Despite the years that have passed, the singer has continued to honour the promise he made after tonsuring his head.

VISHAL DADLANI ON HIS CHANGING VIEWS ABOUT RELIGION

Interestingly, Dadlani’s outlook on religion has changed considerably since that experience. The musician has openly identified himself as an atheist and has frequently expressed his views on religion and social issues through social media.

In a 2018 post on X, formerly Twitter, he described himself as an atheist born into a Hindu family and said he did not even know his caste. He emphasised that public priorities should include better schools, hospitals, roads, healthcare, farmer welfare, electricity and water facilities.

During Durga Puja in the same year, he also extended festive greetings to his followers despite identifying as an atheist. He expressed his belief in the immense power of women, highlighting that his personal views on religion did not prevent him from appreciating cultural celebrations.

WHY THE SINGER NEVER DRINKS ALCOHOL

Another interesting revelation from the conversation was Dadlani’s decision to stay away from alcohol.

The singer explained that he had made up his mind during childhood that he would never drink. This decision was particularly personal because drinking socially was not considered unusual in his family.

Responding to Neha’s question about what prompted him to make such choices, Vishal said he did not have any specific explanation. He simply felt that drinking was something he did not want to do.

He recalled that alcohol consumption was a normal part of social gatherings in his Sindhi household, and nobody had particularly discouraged it. Nevertheless, he stuck to his childhood decision and has continued to avoid alcohol.

VISHAL DADLANI’S RECENT WORK

On the professional front, Vishal Dadlani continues to remain active in the Indian music industry as a singer and composer. His most recent composition work includes the album for the 2025 romantic film Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri, starring Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday.

The singer’s latest revelations offer a glimpse into the personal choices and experiences that have shaped his distinctive personality over the years.