Former Machachari actor Ian Nene has a knack for provoking self-appointed moral police on social media with his unconventional style of dressing, and the least you should expect from him is an apology.
Stepping out in what looks like a long white skirt, ‘Almasi’ was met with fury by online users who accused him of being gay, on drugs, mentally unstable and used other unsavory words to describe
his actions.
“It is when you begin to question ‘who am I’ that your spiritual journey begins” he captioned one of the photos he is rocking the white skirt.
Not the first time he has been accused for playing for the same team, Almasi has on several instances been called out for his gender fluid outfits leaving many questioning his sexual orientation.
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After tons of comments, the former actor who’s pursuing his degree in the UK has been forced to address the matter again.
“People will always look for something to say to fill up their False Ego. It’s interesting to see that a majority of people have no clue what I do and who I am, yet they think they have the right to judge and critique my actions. For anyone dealing with anything similar... Just remain focused. The truth will be out in the end,” he posted.
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Religion?
And just so you may know, Almasi’s choice of dress may have a very valid reason. This because he is a Vaishnava.
In a recent video posted on his social media, Almasi disclosed that he practices Vaishnavism (Vaishnava dharma). According to internet sources, this is one of the major traditions within Hinduism along with Shaivism, Shaktism, and Smartism. It is also called Vishnuism, its followers are called Vaishnavas, and it considers Vishnu as the Supreme Lord.
A devotee of the religion, what Almasi wore is known as a Vaishnava dhoti. The long skirt like garments which can be a dhoti, kurta or chadar are popular in India and other practicing countries.
As a follower of Vishnu, the former child actor also had a mark known as Urdhva Pundra on his forehead worn by followers of Vaishnavism.
Defending another one of his many outfits, the Kent university student said in a past video that he does not conform to rules and his dressing is his choice.
“I don’t conform to rules, I wear what I like, I’ll do what I like and nobody is gonna tell me anything. People will talk badly but at the end of the say I’m going to live my life,” he said.
