Music composer Vishal Dadlani, who now openly calls himself an atheist, once led a deeply devout life. In a recent conversation, he explained why he shaved his head at 23 and why he has never touched alcohol.
Why did Vishal Dadlani go bald
In a candid chat on the YouTube show ‘Double Date’ with hosts Neha Dhupia and Angad Bedi, Vishal Dadlani was asked about his bald look. The 53-year-old composer replied, “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 Dadlani said the decision came during a spiritual phase of his life. He also handed the hosts an old photograph showing how long and thick his hair once was.
Vishal Dadlani’s stand on faith
Vishal Dadlani has long been vocal about his views on religion. In 2018, he wrote on X, formerly Twitter, “I’m an atheist who was born a Hindu, and I don’t even know what “caste” I am. I certainly have no concern with any Mandirs or Masjids. Schools, hospitals, roads, healthcare, farmer welfare, power, water…yes, please! That’s what we need more of! #KaamKiBaat.”The same year, he greeted fans on Durga Puja, saying, “Happy #DurgaPuja, everyone! I’m an atheist, but I believe with all my heart in the limitless power of womankind.”
Why Vishal Dadlani chose never to drink
When Neha asked why he tonsured his head and then vowed never to grow his hair again, Vishal said he did not have an answer. He then spoke about alcohol. He said, “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.”
Vishal Dadlani’s recent work
Vishal Dadlani most recently composed the music for ‘Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri’, starring Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday, in 2025.
