In Tamil folklore and tinseldom, that hair above lips portrays valour ! ~murukku meesai (twirled moustache) is seen as symbol of virility !!~mankind has sported for centuries – a derived trait that is not aped by any other living being ! – not by apes, monkeys, gorillas .. .. whereas beard is sported by many animals, especially lions. Though North Indian film stars do not sport it much, erstwhile heroes like Rajni and Kamal had big facial hair. It is stated that keeping such thick mush caused some ...
