pmaitra
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Traditionally, that has been the case in all regions. Keeping moustache and beard has been seen as a sign of masculinity. Also hair in the chest is liked by many women. However, latest fad is to look like a 'metrosexual,' no facial hair, no bodily hair and even full shaven bald head (which I am not a great fan of). Old fashioned men, even in WB, have moustache. The new generation, however, does not. Also in the north, the only Punjabis who have moustache are Sikhs. Look at so many Punjabi actors; almost none have any moustache or beard.Infact even if our literature,all brave warriors are portrayed as having large mush....and the name "Veerapandiya Kattabomman" is the most famous for it.
Even culture wise...people think it is an essential symbol of masculinity..(actually some castes don't keep mush predominantly & in some castes you will derided for not keeping a mush).
The situation is slowly changing in urban centers especially among the youth..But as now, it still remains an essential part of masculinity in this part of the country..and civfanatic's post only adds to it.