I don’t know that well about the West but I’m sure men with long hair is not that big an issue.In India it indeed is(unless you are in a saintly Β group enchanting God’s name and in a Saffron or White attire π ). Its about to be 2 years since I had my last hair-cut done. Ok ! Chill!! Β π
I know its not normal, at least , for an Indian male.In fact, who better than me would know that. Breaking the shackles of Indian society ain’t easy- a dialogue people may love from an Indian female.Right ?
And if you think Indian male can do whatever they like,you are absolutely wrong. With my hair growing below shoulders,I drive unwanted attention everywhere , no matter, I go anywhere or anyone invades my dwelling.
I would love to show what you go through when you break Indian social norms as a male and would love your feedback.
In my next post , I will surely give my reasons of growing long hair and keeping a trim beard Β even at the cost of all the pain, I go through,everyday. π
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Ha Ha Ha…I could relate to this post so much, coz that’s exactly what my brother gets from me when he comes home unshaven. I am sure he’ll be cursing me for all the dhakka-mukkas I give him till he listens to me… π
Would love to hear the reasons for growing the ‘tresses’. π
hehehe..
male need to raise voice against the social injustice in India π
Surely dear friend .. I am more than keen to reason my long hair π
Thanks for sharing your words ! Appreciate it π
Hey, I know you posted this a long time ago but the situation regarding men having long hair has not improved at all. You might be surprised but I am conducting sociology research on this exact issue. And I am looking for individuals who are keen to participate in a short interview. So if anyone is willing just hit me up at jg.works@Yahoo.com Don’t worry I am not a scammer lol.
To Problem kya hai,Kaho to main aa jao tere Bal katne ke liye….Sab Ready Rakha hai…. π
Lekin Seriously ladki ka mamla hai kya?
hahaha !! dekha ?? koi mamla hona zaroori hai kya ?? hahahaha .. tera bhi cartoon banake isme add karunga .. ruk ja π π
Sahi hai aur mera naam bhi add kar dena Block mein…Picture bheju kya for reference….. π
π bhej
Mine is a constant fight with my son regarding his preferring long hair so I guess I’ll keep mum on this post π
hehehe π
So there’s a beloved getting perturbed too…..serious problem dude…aar shabaikey to ignore kara jaaye kintu taakey to noi…… I really understand I do…..a song for you from a hamdard
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HB3zxT0rJ5w
hahaha π
I told every body I am not trimming it .. no matter what !! π
Thanks Hamdard π Baitha ta bojaar jonno π
I never knew we could share videos through comments .. its amazing .. ekhoon gaan ta shuni π
amazing song that was !! unheard to be honest π so loved it all the more.
BTW that was Jaya Bhaduri in the song,ain’t it ??
Yep! One of the few Bong movies that she acted in. The movie is Dhonni Meye. If you are in for Bong movies then go for it. Its a roller-coaster-ride!
Well…now that you know of video sharing through comment I shall be forwarding more such links for your..err…mutual benefit
hehehe forsure ma’m π
Oh yes as a kid I loved watching Sonar Kella,Goopi Gyaain..and now Bhooter Bhobissot and Autograph…
Don’t miss Antaheen and Jekhaaney Bhooter Bhoy!
Well your sudden bout of reverence is knocking me down!!
shooni? um which language is this? π
Bengali re !! π
Haha..i can’t get over the video…Geetashree Chatterjee too cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
nothing about me ?? hehehe
Thanks Sfurti…..R U a Bong too?
me too same question !! π
Nope guys not bong π
Indian ?? π π
Haha yes yes Mysay..Indian by heart, by soul and by citizenship π π
No !! I asked becaue I am not π π
You are not Indian? Then what are you??
Hindustani π Bharatiya π
Haan?? Really? Wow I didn’t know at all!!! π π
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ahh !! I think I know this guy π
heehe me too !! π
Haha..ROFL..Visit the barber…My mom would have cut the manes in my bro’s sleep!!!
i am planning to hire a security guard for even my mum has been noticed hovering around in my room late at nights .. π She carries something in her hand .. now I can guess!! it is a weapon to detach my hard grown hair π
π π better get a professional haircut..Don’t you know Moms always win π π π :D..you might end up looking like Ghajini!!
hahaha!!
Life is a lesson and Long Hair is a teacher dear lady !!
I ain’t loosing them for social norms !!
π
Thank God they do not ask artists to do hair cut of Shiva or Shree Ram or Krishna π they all had .. long hair !! π
Indisputable logic!!!
thank you ma’m
Mysay..Saw this and couldn’t resist!!!
Brand ambassador of long hair…may be this will horrify you enough
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8Gx6AFMJ9U
(I wish I knew how to insert this video here grrrrrrrr)
I dont know who he is !! Longer hair than mine .. Yes I am just speechless and actually horrified π
Long hair on male looks more manly provided one carries it properly. Thank God, I know how to look so.
i would love to know who THAT was !
π π found Mr. Long hair on FB…I hope you don’t grow it this long and then sing a song π :D..and am glad you are horrified enough
hahaha .. it might grow that long but still i promise .. i will look a stud π
That man was behaving weird in the video .. he was scary crap π
Song ?? Kabhi nahi !! hahahaha ..
Stud away my friend! Happy long hair to you π
π thank you friend !
I understand, partially. My nephew did this and we tolerated it somehow and then he lost a bet to someone and cut it! What a relief! But never realized that it could be this bad.
hehe !! hmm !! its the snatching away of personal freedom π
Why is it like .. a man is bound to have a short hair ???
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I protest !! π
This one has to be one of your best !! “One of the best” .. so, its a series for me …
Haha … you know your people don’t you my friend …. the reaction are just so well thought of .. i mean so precise and according to the character … here is a five star rating from me ***** ….
Thank You !! Thank You !! Thank You !!
this is the one i least worked on to be honest .. hehehe .. i just recalled what all the people say on my face or around me π
I am overwhelmed with that 5 star you gave dear Aazi
hehe Oh yes I can quite imagine your trauma. You will surely be head turner though I am not sure how many of them will have appreciation in their eyes when they do so :).
oh yes Rachna.. breaking the norms of the society calls for so much criticism .. its a mental block that men are born to keep short hair !! π Lord Shiva had long hair style π Lord Rama Krishna .. I am just being religious u see π
I used to love Arjun Rampal when he long hair and would tell my sis that one day I would like to marry someone like him. But then I realised that my dad would throw him out of the house by his hair…so changed my preference..heeh
Arjun in long hair looked best in Rock On with the Guitar π inspired by him π
My bro has got his one ear pierced 2 years ago and is wearing an earring. He is getting similar reactions. I am the only one in the family supporting him π Regular dialogue I hear is ” these youngsters are aping the west, wearing earing and growing hair like girls, chi chi..” Well they forget men were wearing earrings and growing hair till my grandfathers generation and even now wear kada (bangle) and gold chains(mala). So what actually is feminine in our great Indian culture ? Even “Purushottam Shri Ram” had long hair and wore all these ‘feminine’ accessories π
aah!! at peace !! Someone agrees π
why earrings and long hair are associated as womenhood material ? In fact , it is only after the Brits rule the trends changed .. they had the definition of gentlemen with short hair and no ornaments .. Why follow them??
When we are proud of our culture why not the attire and accessories and the hairstyle !!
this shows how much we love to get inspired by other countries !! π
Thanks for keeping your views .. Appreciate it !!
Ha ha….. u may join the list of long haired male who became famous like dhoni, John abraham etc….
what an idea madam ji π
If wishes are horses, I would like to sport long hair taking a cue from you. Not now
hahaha !! thank you sir π
hahaha…i can imagine your trauma!! My cousin has long hair too and people ask him if he is a MJ fan or is in a rock band…he shares his frustration with me and i laugh my ass off!! π sorry for you too but just cant stop laughing π
hus lo madam ji hus lo!! hehehe..
Its truly painful making Indians understand .. long hair is very much Indian style pre -British !! Itihas gawah hai .. Hindustan mei Mardon ke bade baal hua karte thei .. Me lord !! π
BTW let your brother know there is another man with the same pain π
In India everybody has an opinion on all personal fronts as your doodle shows so well! π
so true !! wanted and unwanted opinions π
Oops, just gave a “lecture” (as my son calls it) about long hair on a hot summers day π
hehehe π .. big reason to connect with the post π
i used to do the same back in college days π
That doodle was perfect…too perfect….i used to get the same comments, even from my teachers π
I am happy you could relate , Ritesh π Back in college days I had got my ear pierced and faced the same fate π
Had to give up in front of the society π
Hahha..I loved the beloved’s remark..your hair or mine π aapko ek Naai ki jaroorat hai ;P
nahi dost π naai humare liye kasayi hai π hum apne zulfon ki ghatao ke saath koi risk nahi lena chahte π π
Be a good boy and check you yahoo mail dear!
ok Ma’m π just now I check !! π
I think i will have no objection and can appreciate as long as that character is not a resident of my house. π
hahahaha.. how decently you took a dig !! hahaha .. loved it .. long hair till the character is a co-dweller π
thank God , so far , my parents did not ask me to opt between hair cut and their house π
Thatβs ok. Even I had long hair. Whenever I used to visit India, I used to hear similar comments. First time, it affected me and I cut my hair. But then my German friend told me, its your hair, and its your wish. Since then I never bothered who said what. It later on turned pretty much like Einstein and then there was no issue. Now, I have this thing that I will cut my hair only once in a hair. Already 4 months over since last cut
thanks Doc I am happy I have men understanding my emotions π I ain’t giving up that easily π
amazing one bro…………lol
thanks bhai π
Men surprisingly have more beautiful and lustrous hair than women! In fact, two of my male friends have better and longer hair than me! Maybe that’s why I tell them they should consider cutting their hair π
hahaha !! womankind all jealous ? bhala iske baal mujhse bade kaise π
Hahahahahaha.. I was about to ask you today about your horse tail..and here you are with your post π
And I can’t stop laughing.. I dunno why but I think this is your best till now, that I have read. ki kore manage korish shokolke?
aar jaanish… I can relate to it also.. no not for my hair… I am suppose to have long mane π but.. my being slim… people often think.. I must be undernourished… or stressed.. or a victim of fad diet… or some deficiency or all the above reasons ..but they simply can’t come to terms with my workout regime and good metabolism rate lol π
loke bojhaleo bojhe na !! kichu korar nai bondhu !! I will share my idea .. I turn deaf ears the moment I am being asked why long hair? when did u last visit a barber ? are you interested in guys ? are u trying to be a goon ? are u taking up spiritualism too seriously ?? so many .. whenever there is that hair thing .. i behave I am long haired dumb man .. who does not understand any language π
try kore dekhish .. !! π
Ah! Kaala hoye jaabo ebar theke.. theek bolechhish π
π good for achievers ! turn deaf ears to the world which questions and be prompt to think about critics !!
π philosophical dialogue diye dilaam !! hehehe π
haahhaβ¦m asked to get a hair cut even when my hair reach 3 inchesβ¦
i especially liked the comment by the βbelovedβ and the βstrangersββ¦ thanks for sharingβ¦:)
thanks Arish !! I am happy you liked the post π
and trust me ..there are many more things which I get to hear .. things which can provoke even the biggest of a peace lover π
Thanks for dropping by and sharing your views
π For all you know, they’re all probably just jealous π !!!
true words !! they are forsure jealous π
Was keeping a trimmed hair style now will join you and keep locks a la Baba Ramdev style
kindly inform ASAP how to do that as I am turning bald π
apply castor oil with coconut .. Vijayji everynight … and it should not take more than 6 months when you can also sing – Ye Reshmi Zulfein.. like me
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I tie my hair Baba Ramdev style to indicate my spiritual awakening π
Mysay jee kya baat hai π duniya aap ki chotiya pe diwani ho gayi hai, video shideo dikhaye jaa rahe hai. Lagta hai ab to castor oil mangana padega aur gana gana hi padega/
I fully agree that you are more than awakened now π
hehehe… castor oil lagayiye baal badhaaiye .. aur gana gaieeye π
Although I don’t have a problem even if your hair touches your hips, I simply can’t understand the reason behind it. So much wastage of time and energy for the maintenance of hair. When I get bored, I let my hair grow for an an year and then I am back to short hair. You know easy to manage π
oh yes being short haired is such a bliss π But I prefer life the tough way … my next post would be on my reasons why I grew them that long and why I may continue π
This was a post we, i.e., all the Indian males can relate to. I am trying to grow my hair long but as soon as it starts to cover my ears I am forced to have a cut. π
Arghyadeep ..it took me years to be strong enough to rebel π even the fate of my hair would be the same prior to this . π
Why long hair has to be related to indecency , spiritualism or doubts about ones sexual preferences is beyond understanding !
Thanks for sharing your thoughts π
Haha!
I really hated my husband in long hair. He just did not look good. I mean no man looks good with long hair. Personal preference!
But he never shared such stories with me. It was hilarious π
thanks Mousumi for liking the post !
Yes … I understand why you may not like to see your man with long hair .. it does not look ‘decent’ or ‘manly’ after a certain limit. Thats the thought we have developed post British.Prior to that Indian male used to wear ornaments and long hair was casual. We love following the West π
π Now that was something super awesome!
Guys with long hair are considered as gay by people :O o.O
In b/w your description of your appearence altogether did make me think twice about your image that appeared in my mind π
P.S.My tresses are what get the better of me everytime…I can manage probably evry thing except for them…Now you sound like a proud owner of long waving tresses…Do give me some tips haan…#no offence!! :P:D
hehe !! doodlers dont get offended,poetess! Thats the reason even listening to all those things I mentioned .. I grew my hair .. It is a reality .. some consider long haired guys with gays .. thank God .. they do not doubt the preferences of Lord Rama,Krishna,Shiva, or for that matter .. our ancestors before the British. Its the British men who had short hair and a gentlemen code which included short-hair !!
today we have forgotten our past for them ! π
I am a proud Indian following my culture π
Ha ha! I would like to say: Kuch tho log kahenge, Logon ka kaam hai kehna, Chodo bekaar ki baathon mein kahin baal cut nahin karna…………….
hahaha .. Sure sir !!
ab ye baal tab hi katenge jab hum chahenge π
thank you for dropping by and sharing your thoughts.
The best way to have a long hair, yet be respected is to self-proclaim as a guru – spiritual or management is up to you.
that is surely one of the best and the wisest ideas.. its like make money and keep long hair intact as well π
The graphics is hilarious.
And 2 years!!! If I don’t go for a haircut for two months, my Mom starts to shout so much that I am forced to go.
.. and then they say India is a male dominated society !! think think !! π
I hope nobody tried to drag you into a car and then rape you!
hahahaha !! what a dig Sir ? ?
I pray womankind dont turn revengeful to that extent π π
You need to add one other person to your cartoon- a girl swooning over you like you sprayed some axe. There are women who find men with long hair irresistible. When you find them, you won’t mind the ‘unwanted’ attention!
But like I tell every guy with long hair- condition, condition, condition, or you’ll soon have frizz the size of a sheep with its foot in the electric socket!
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well i would agree .. on that .. some women do give that .. axe-effect stare π .. specially in night-clubs .. π .. but then … its the spiritual me which wanted to grow long hair .. hence I stopped going to nightclubs π
HAHAHA…Every view expressed is actually very true…From gay, to insane π
thanks Dips π
I guess, as long as you are carrying it properly, it’s Ok. Some guys look incredibly hot with long hair. And ROFL on the reasons, the milkman’s reason was too good. π
hei Saru !!
ur so very right π its all about how we carry ourselves even with long hair .. many men look smart π I think I am one of them π
wow! wonderful topic to blog about π
interesting and crisp as usual – your rock mysay π
thanks Uma π your words motivate π
haha.. funny.. and an interesting topic.. π
thanks Meera !! Wish it was just a topic and not a day to day suffering π
im gonna share this link with a lot of guys i know, if they have not already read it…:) yess i do have frends who have long hair, my parents look down upon them but then they look down upon every frend I have…:)
hahaha .. poor your friend and now you have a blogger friend too to be looked down upon π
Omg! ha ha ha! This is really a serious problem man! Reminds me of how mu,m/dad/sis (everybody in the world) taunts my bro when his hair grow an inch longer than dead line! Lekin atleast his friends support him yaar! Ha ha! You really are facing a great problem!
From today i’ll remember to change my perspective about my bro π
Even beloved? how sad! ha ha! Girls really care about this petty things….I know what she would be thinking ha ha! π Good luck bro good luck!
thank u sis thank u π
Ha Ha Jack good to see your post. I always thought boys had it easy but it sounds as irritating as what we have to face when we want to be or do anything even slightly different. I’ll say be yourself no matter what others are saying. God gave us two ears – one way in other way out don’t let it settle in between π
wow !! wonder words of wisdom Yamini π Thanks a ton for dropping by.
Yesterday one of my male disciple came with long hair. In video chat it can never be understood. All my other women disciples were angry since his hair is longer than theirs.I realized how much trouble he has to go through just keeping them that way. I guess you too have to go through that. God bless. Bhaiyya, kheti hai to ugao nahi to banjar zameen ho jayegi! I guess the guy with most hair is Balaji from Tirupati, what says?
π so true Sir !!!honestly speaking , I am learning some lessons of life with the long hair and it acts as a reminder everyday when I comb !! When I would be self sufficient to analyse things on my own without my hair .. I will cut them !! π
hahahahahh… LOL π True to its core. Can’t find better cartoon.
thanks AJ your words motivate to do better π
Ha ha ha . . . Very Nice. . . Was busy with somethings, really missed your posts. . . π
thanks OJ !! I am glad you liked it π
Hit the nail on the head with your usual accuracy! π Or should I say pinned the hair? π
Personally, don’t care about the length of hair (on either male or female) what counts is how long you wear your sense of humour! And there dear mysay your length is just right π
for this post .. pinning the hair compliment sounds better π
Overwhelmed , dear poetess with that heavy compliment,honestly π
Hahhahaha! Omg! can’t stop laughing π
I get similar kind of reactions when I wear funky tribal jewellery! I can’t understand why people want to see us the way they like!
true !! freedom of fashion is another law which has to be included in the constitution at any damn cost π Chalo Delhi π
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As a long time sufferer of discrimination from people who abhor my hair! Your post is like a rallying call! Keep it up!
π Thanks .. a little comforted to know I am not the only one discriminated and fighting π
LOL!! π .. The true woes of an Indian male! π
Indeed it is π bro π
hahah! very nice cartoon!
π thanks .. Ankita
fabulous …cartoon says more
nicely expressed the situation π
thanks Nazar π
Hahaha awesome carton, it totally depicts what I get to hear everyday! Growing long hair in India is not an easy thing!
Hahaha awesome carton, it totally depicts what I get to hear everyday! Growing long hair in India is not an easy thing for men!
so hard to maintain n even harder to let it remain (on ur head , nt listening to the voices) …
Haha Awesome. It’s true then even Indian males haven’t got all the freedom in the world π I loved the depiction through cartoons !
perceptions .. a powerful word.. all depends how well we can convey our point of view to others. π
I am glad you liked the toon π
I can imagine your ordeal. My bike-fanatic husband had long hair for three years and he has suffered every bit of the stuff you’ve written about! Also, because he practices yoga, people would ask him to go live in the Himalayas. Go figure!
eh !! I have cut my long hair .. under tremendous and unbearable social pressure … this Zalim Zamaaana..what to say .. π
Sucks, doesn’t it? So much hard work gone to waste!
indeed… patience spent !! π
Oooh I am not concealing my delight in knowing that at least a few Indian guys are told off for something or the other. On the other hand, I know how it feels. I have a tough time putting up with the ‘A girl should/shouldn’t’ cliches.
If it would make you feel better, let me assure you that most of the girls like men with long hair rather than pinpricks π
So, the next time you pretend to listen & try to ignore people simultaneously, remember this. It might help. Goodluck π
eh!! wish I would have got your comment before.. I am already a military chap now π … I could not take the pressure of the stereo type orthodox society…long hair is history … but yes .. the seeds are still within … and I plan to grow them yet again π thanks for dropping by friend.
Gave me a hearty laugh…!!! Ty for DAT…really curios to know how u get or make these hilarious comics…trade secret is it??? π
π someone’s suffering .. someone’s delight .. that’s life .. ain’t it ?? π glad you liked the post..
Observe and draw.. that is the lone secret of my amateur doodling π
I empathise π It’s just like a girl going bald in India π
perfect comparison .. π
Lol!! forget about society dude. Just do what your heart says π
π … well thats true Bhaswati ..life should be lived on our terms
Cool!! U look like a pissed off Jesus Christ in the pic! Just tell them that you are following in the footsteps of Lord Rama! Two religions with one stone.
hehehe .. well explaining perceptions is yet another herculean task to the society and its belief system
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how refreshing to realise gender biasing is also the other way round as well and equally cumbersome
its about the belief system which has norms for genders existing in that system .. go against it and face the wrath .. men women alike
hhahahaha I gave a long lecture to my hubby when he tried sporting long hair π
awesome cartoon!
Lol…thats funny…I am asian and losing hair and going bald and you are facing these commments…
Heck I even made a website on Hair Growth
I am entering college in Kerala and will grow long hair regardless of what any one says because I think it will be nice to look a little feminine.
Ha Ha Ha
Hello, I am growing my hair out too and it’s just disgusting how we face these things and these things are just so underrated like it changes a person completely. Since I started growing out my hair I have social anxiety and self consciousness and now life sucks, but the good part is that Lord Shiva wants me to be strong and overcome these situations βΊοΈ Men with long hair suffer alot it’s so ironical that others are more concerned about our looks. Also being a teenager and growing our hair out is like a free ticket for relatives to roast on us and you can’t argue with them because you know we are in india! All I can say is that it requires courage for men to grow their hair long. Am commenting this in the year 2020 7 years after you posted it. If you ever see this just reply if you still have long hair π men with long hair are like”broooo” I will be glad if you reply π
Hellllo Bro,
Good to know that long hair still makes sense to current generations. It is funny that in India we are questioned for keeping long hair where it was just a common thing prior to the British. Colonization impacts, you see. π
I still get my hair cut done twice a year or thrice at the most and cut them really short. But those ponytail days are gone for now. will come back in a years time again π
More than anything, keeping long hair teaches you perseverance, it teaches you to take criticisms and questions and let go of haters. Develops will power and helps you hang on till you get what you aspire. And it is also a way of saying – you can be successful, well-educated, learned, social, rich and manly even with long hair and a ponytail. π The only difference between all other animals and humans is the ability to think and think independently. Why be a cattle in the herd called society where 3 powerful people convince 5 confused people and outcast 2 others for different opinions. Long hair is accepting the basic rules of the Application we are a part of – The Creation. Had hair been allowed to not grow on scalp beyond a point they would have remained eyebrow length π
Anyways!! carry on! Keep upgrading to the next level because there is nothing else we are being created for, I found. All the best !! π