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650 Men Get Abhinandan-Style Moustaches For Free: Bengaluru Hairdresser Says It’s His ‘Small Gesture’ For Patriotism
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As a tribute to Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, a Bengaluru hairdresser decided to give ‘Abhinandan-style’ moustaches to customers for free, reports Indian Express.
Nanesh Thakur who runs Nanesh Hair Salon & Spa says he believes the small gesture will instil patriotism in others. “By offering the cut, I will be instilling patriotism among the youth, which will motivate them to choose a career in the defence services,” he told PTI.
Since his return to India, Wing Commander Abhinandan has been 'trending’ in pop-culture. Men across the country have imitated his moustache. The pilot also appeared in one of the advertisements of Amul which was widely appreciated.
In another not-so-appreciated attempt, Pizza Hut tried to offer free pizzas to anyone named Abhinandan, a gesture people criticised for trying to make commercial gains from his bravery.
Varthaman was captured by Pakistan after his MIG-21 aircraft crashed into Pakistani territory after engaging and successfully shooting down enemy’s F-16 fighter jet. Not only the pilot captured nation’s imagination with his bravery, but also his witty remark while he was being interviewed by Pakistani Army on camera.
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