Actor Gashmeer Mahajani's father, legendary Marathi actor Ravindra Mahajani, was found dead in his flat on Saturday, July 15, 2023. The senior actor had reportedly been living alone in Pune and had died three days before his body was found by police. Since the death of Ravindra Mahajani, his son Gashmeer has been questioned by a few section of netizens on social media regarding his late father and his relationship with him.
Gashmeer on why did not shave off his head
Recently, a social media user questioned Gashmeer about why he did not shave off his head after his father's demise or on the occasion of a funeral, and the actor reacted on the same.
Ritual of shaving off head
As per Hindu scripture, shaving the head is one of the most prominent rituals observed after the deaths of elderly family members. Hair removal is a sign of purification that male family members, especially those performing the last rites, are expected to undergo. This act prepares them both physically and mentally to perform the customary last rites.
A user questioned
A social media user questioned Gashmeer on the same and asked, "It is a ritual to shave off our hair after losing our father. I would like to know why you did not tonsure. I want to know your reason for not doing it.
Gashmeer's reply
Replying to the user, Gashmeer wrote, "Whatever I do, my family always supports me. I would have lost projects from my hands if I had tonsure. Would you have taken responsibility for those who are dependent on me?"
Gashmeer's fans are supporting his decision and sharing condolence messages with him on social media.
Ravindra Mahajani's death
For the uninitiated, Gashmeer's father Ravindra Mahajani was a legendary Marathi actor who passed away recently. He was 77 years old. Ravindra entertained the audience with his superhit Marathi films during the era from 1975 to 1990. He had been living alone in Pune's Aambe village in Maval district for the past eight months.
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