Ayush Naresh Kumar’s unusual and elaborate beard was the subject of much attraction at the event.
There were prizes for longest beard, funniest beard, best handlebar mustache, etc. The two grand prizes were dubbed Mr Beard 2021 and Mr Beard and Body 2021. More than 150 participants from across the country participated in the competition, some of whom traveled. from Kerala and West Bengal. Praveen Parameswaran, who traveled from Kerala to attend the event, said, “I was pleasantly surprised to see such an interesting beard from different parts of the country. It is amazing.” The contest has been organized in Gurgaon for four years and this year, after the pandemic, saw a surge in the number of entrants as many people started having facial hair during the pandemic. “I have kept this beard for about 10 months. My family and girlfriend are not big fans of it, but I refuse to let it go,” said Rakesh from Jind, Haryana. Watch during the pandemic.
Praveen Parameswaran traveled all the way from Kerala to attend the event
Rakesh Kundu told that he started keeping a beard only after seeing Saif Ali Khan.
Apart from the competition, there was a lot of camaraderie and camaraderie among the participants, with newbies and veterans sharing facial hair grooming tips and knowledge. Talking about what his beard means to him, Jai, a contestant from Delhi, shared, “For me, a beard is part of my identity. Shaving it is almost like being naked. It’s my baby And that’s how I take care of it. Whether it’s long or short, I always have a beard.” The event was part of the global No Shave November movement, which aims to raise awareness about the dangers of prostate cancer among men.
More than 150 men from all over India participated in the competition
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