Singer and composer Vishal Dadlani has opened up about the story behind his signature bald look. During an appearance on Neha Dhupia and Angad Bedi 's YouTube series Double Date, alongside Shruti Haasan, Vishal spoke about the circumstance of his decision.
The composer shared that he shaved his head when he was just 23 and recalled how a sudden urge to visit Tirupati led him to tonsure his head and never grow it back. "I had long hair long, long ago. I shaved it off at 23. At that time, I was very religious, very much so. One day, when I woke up, I felt this strong urge to go to Tirupati and tonsure my head. After I got it tonsured, I swore then and there that I would never grow my hair again," Vishal said on the show.
On asking why he made such a promise, Vishal revealed that there was no particular reason. He compared the decision to his choice of staying away from alcohol, stating that he had decided during his childhood that he would never drink.
"I don't know why I do these things. It's the same reason I don't drink alcohol. When I was a child, I had decided I wouldn't, and I don't now. My whole family used to drink casually; social drinking was normal. I mean, I'm from a Sindhi house. So, there was no such thing as alcohol being a bad thing. I just felt like I shouldn't, so I don't," he said.
The conversation also touched upon his belief systems. Although Vishal was deeply religious in his younger years, the singer identifies as an athiest now. He explained that he had explored different religions before making this choice.
Despite his changing beliefs, Vishal Dadlani has continued to maintain the shaved look that has become a defining part of his identity. He is one of Bollywood's most celebrated singers and composers. Some of his tracks include 'Chammak Challo', 'Shiela ki jawani', 'Baby ko bass pasand hai', 'Ajab si', 'Zehnaseeb' and 'Dhoom again'. His last composition was a music album for the Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday starrer Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri, which released in 2025.
