INDIAN MAN WEARS $3,870 GOLD MASK IN PANDEMIC

Shankar Kurade from the Pimpri-Chinchwad region of Pune is making headlines, and has gone viral on social media. 

Sporting a circular metal mask, and a matching chunky gold chain, Kurade’s pictures were shared online.

“It is a thin mask and has tiny pores that is helping me to breathe,” Shankar told AFP.

“I am not sure if it will be effective to protect me from a coronavirus infection but I am taking other precautions,” he added.

When going out, the 49-year-old said he likes to adorn himself with gold jewellery weighing a kilogram, including a bracelet, necklace and rings on each finger of his right hand.

Kurhade – whose company makes industrial sheds – said he got the idea for the gold face mask after seeing a media report about a man wearing one made from silver.

“People are asking me for selfies,” he said.

“They are awestruck when they see me wearing the gold mask in markets.”