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Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Celebrity stylist Aalim Hakim recalls losing his father at age 9: 'Dad's last haircut was for Amitabh Bachchan'
Celebrity hairstylist Aalim Hakim, known for giving Bollywood's biggest stars their signature looks, recently opened up about a deeply personal chapter of his life — the tragic loss of his father and the emotional journey that followed. In a heartfelt conversation with Bollywood Bubble, Aalim recalled being just nine years old when he lost his father, a veteran hairstylist in the industry, who passed away while working on the Amitabh Bachchan-starrer Mard. 'My father died doing his last haircut — it was Amitabh Bachchan 's. He'd gone to Mysuru for Mard, felt chest pain while working, and passed away the next day,' Aalim shared, his voice filled with emotion. 'Whenever I style Amit ji, it's not just another look for me — it's deeply emotional because I feel a part of my father is present in that moment.' Aalim hails from a lineage of barbers, and he takes pride in carrying forward a legacy that spans over five decades. His father styled legends like Sunil Dutt , Vinod Khanna , and Amitabh Bachchan — a journey that began with Reshma Aur Shera. He even performed mundans (tonsures) for Abhishek Bachchan , Sanjay Dutt , Akshaye Khanna , Rahul Khanna , and Zayed Khan — many of whom are now Aalim's clients. Though some may label him a product of nepotism, Aalim is quick to clarify that it's his skill, dedication, and relentless hard work that have sustained his career. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Esse novo alarme com câmera é quase gratuito em Rio De Janeiro (consulte o preço) Alarmes Undo 'You may get a foot in the door, but survival depends entirely on talent,' he asserted. Despite the ridicule he once faced in college, Aalim is now among the most sought-after stylists in the industry. His rate? A fixed Rs 1 lakh per session — no exceptions unless you're a close friend. Whether it's movie projects or personal styling, his price remains consistent. From struggling with just Rs 13 in his account after his father's death to becoming a top name in Bollywood, Aalim Hakim's journey is one of legacy, resilience, and passion. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Amidst entourage debate, celebrity hairstylist Aalim Hakim says he charges Rs 1 lakh per session minimum with Rs 18,000 GST: 'People are willing to pay even Rs 3-5 lakh'
Celebrity stylist Aalim Hakim is considered one of the best hairdressers of Bollywood. Aalim has not only styled many celebrities off screen but also created some of the most iconic on-screen looks for stars in many movies, for example, in 'Animal' among many others. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In a recent interview, Aalim has revealed his fees per session which starts with minimum Rs 1 lakh. However, it can also go above. Aalim said in an interview with Bollywood Bubble, "This is the price for everyone. This is the minimum price, actually. If a person wants Aalim Hakim to cut their hair, Rs 1 lakh is minimum. This is a per-sitting cost. If I'm called for 10 or 15 sittings, then the cost goes up to Rs 10 lakh or Rs 15 lakh. It's a metre down situation. It's not like I'm forcing anybody to pay, but this is my consultation fee.' He further said that he doesn't charge close friends but follows proper paper work with gst of Rs 18,000 for professional assignments. He said, "If they will earn through the project, then I have a right to earn as well." Aalim revealed that clients are also ready to pay more - around Rs 3-5 lakhs. He said, "They pay because they see the results on screen. If they weren't seeing the results, why would they pay? I'm not the only person in town. So many of my assistants have gone on to start their own businesses, and people hire them thinking that they've been trained by me. Everyone goes to school, but not everyone becomes iconic. If this were the case, everybody would become as talented as after watching his movies.' Aalim further added that he's worked really hard to be here. "It has taken so much hard work. Nobody remembers who the richest star was five decades ago, but everyone remembers Dilip Kumar. I want people to remember me for my work." Several producers and actors have earlier spoken about the rising entourage costs of stars. had said earlier in an interview with Hollywood Reporter India that it's 'mental' that stylists charge Rs 2 lakh per day.
Indian Express
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Abhishek Bachchan said ‘I will put a bullet in your leg', shot hairdresser Aalim Hakim with prop gun: ‘Couldn't walk for 10 days'
Celebrity hairdresser Aalim Hakim recalled a story about being shot with a prop gun while working on a film in Canada. He said that he was hired as a hairdresser, but found himself working as an assistant director when the real ones fell ill. The film was Dus, starring Abhishek Bachchan and Sanjay Dutt. In an interview, Aalim recalled that Abhishek jokingly told him that he'd shoot him in the leg if he messes up in any way, and actually ended up shooting him while fooling around with a prop gun. In an interview with Bollywood Bubble, Aalim said, 'I was doing everyone's hair on the film Dus in Canada. For some reason, all of Anubhav Sinha's assistants fell ill. They roped me in as a replacement. Abhishek Bachchan became an assistant, and I became Abhishek Bachchan's assistant. I did the job for five days. I would do their hair as well, and also maintain continuity between shots. Abhishek said, 'Aalim, agar tune baal banate banate continuity miss ki, I'll put a bullet in your leg'. He had one of those prop guns.' Also read – Aalim said that he messed up, and Abhishek jokingly began firing the prop gun in his direction, but at the ground. One of the prop bullets hit him. 'How it hurt… I couldn't walk for 10 days. After the incident, the other actors told Abhishek, 'Because of your jokes, we don't have anyone to do our hair also now'. AB is a big prankster, Suniel Shetty and Ajay Devgn are also big pranksters,' Aalim said. In the same interview, Aalim said that his family's relationship with the Bachchans goes back five decades. The last person that his late father worked on was Amitabh Bachchan; he suffered a cardiac arrest while cutting the superstar's hair. Aalim's father had also tonsured Abhishek's head when Abhishek was a baby. Aalim said that he charges Rs 1 lakh per-sitting, and that he makes no exceptions when contracted professionally.
Indian Express
6 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
Amid entourage debate, Bollywood's biggest hairstylist says he charges Rs 1 lakh per sitting: ‘Plus Rs 18,000 GST'
Celebrity hairdresser Aalim Hakim, whose father was a renowned figure in the film industry as well, opened up about his hefty Rs 1 lakh per-session charges. He said that the price remains fixed regardless of the client, and that he makes sure to add an additional Rs 18,000 as GST as well. Aalim said that while he doesn't charge close friends, he follows proper paperwork when it comes to professional assignments, like movies and other projects. 'If they will earn through the project, then I have a right to earn as well,' he told Bollywood Bubble in an interview. Asked if his Rs 1 lakh per-session price was accurate, Aalim said, 'This is the price for everyone. This is the minimum price, actually. If a person wants Aalim Hakim to cut their hair, Rs 1 lakh is minimum. This is a per-sitting cost. If I'm called for 10 or 15 sittings, then the cost goes up to Rs 10 lakh or Rs 15 lakh. It's a metre down situation. It's not like I'm forcing anybody to pay, but this is my consultation fee.' Also read – 'My father died doing Amitabh Bachchan's haircut': Celebrity hairdresser Aalim Hakim reflects on losing dad at age 9 Aalim said that his clients would be willing to pay even Rs 3 lakh or Rs 5 lakh if he asked. 'They pay because they see the results on screen. If they weren't seeing the results, why would they pay? I'm not the only person in town. So many of my assistants have gone on to start their own businesses, and people hire them thinking that they've been trained by me. Everyone goes to school, but not everyone becomes iconic. If this were the case, everybody would become as talented as Amitabh Bachchan after watching his movies.' Aalim said that his clients could be poached, but his talent cannot be taken away. 'It has taken so much hard work,' he said, adding that the younger generation is often driven by ego. He said that he knows of several young hairdressers who turn down work for various reasons, but he doesn't mind when people criticise his work or keep asking for new iterations. 'Nobody remembers who the richest star was five decades ago, but everyone remembers Dilip Kumar,' Aalim said, noting that the money one charges shouldn't be a reflection of their skill. 'I want people to remember me for my work,' he said. Asked if he charges Rs 1 lakh to the average customer as well, Aalim said that he doesn't personally work at any of his salons, because then, people would only ask for him. If his services are required or requested, then he charges his quote. 'My salon is packed at all times, our prices start from around Rs 2500 and go up to around Rs 6000. It's not very expensive,' he said, adding, 'Think of it this way, would Manish Malhotra cater to every client himself?' Aalim said that he doesn't charge friends unless they're working on a project through which they stand to earn money themselves. Aalim's comments come at a time when there has been a debate around extraneous costs that go into the production of a film. The Indian Express has reported widely on writers and other technicians being paid less than hairstylists and makeup artists on films. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, John Abraham said that stylists charging Rs 2 lakh per day is 'mental' and urged actors to introspect on the dire condition of an industry that is 'bleeding.'
Indian Express
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘My father died doing Amitabh Bachchan's haircut': Celebrity hairdresser Aalim Hakim reflects on losing dad at age 9
Celebrity hairdresser Aalim Hakim reflected on losing his father at the tender age of nine. He said that his father was working on the Amitabh Bachchan film Mard when he went into cardiac arrest, and died shortly afterwards. Aalim comes from a long line of barbers, and has worked with some of the biggest names in the film business. In an interview, he spoke about carrying forward his father's legacy, and said that his dad performed tonsures for the likes of Abhishek Bachchan and Sanjay Dutt. Now, Aalim counts them both as his clients. In an interview with Bollywood Bubble, Aalim said he feels deeply emotional whenever he gets the opportunity to style Amitabh Bachchan, as he was the final star that his late father worked with. 'My father, before dying, did his last haircut. My father died doing his haircut. He'd gone to Mysuru to work on the film Mard, and he felt some pain in his chest while working. He died the next day. So, his last haircut was Amitabh Bachchan's haircut. I feel very emotional when I do Amit ji's look,' he said. In a previous interview, he'd said that there was only Rs 13 in his account when his father died. Also read – 'Amitabh Bachchan changed after getting success; Rajesh Khanna was an egoist': Moushumi Chatterjee Aalim added that the legacy goes back five decades. 'After Reshma Aur Shera, every film that Amit ji did, my dad was the hairdresser. In Reshma Aur Shera, he was the official hairdresser. He styled everyone, including Vinod Khanna, to Sunil Dutt sahab, to Amit ji. It was actually Sunil Dutt who introduced my father to Vinod Khanna and Amitabh Bachchan… My father did mundans for many actors, Abhishek Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, Rahul Khanna, Zayed Khan…' Aalim admitted that people could call him a product of nepotism as well, but, he said that only talent and hard work have helped him survive in the industry. Aalim said that he charges Rs 1 lakh per session, regardless of who the client is. Unless the client is a close friend, he said that his price remains fixed. When he's working on movies, he charges Rs 1 lakh per sitting. In an interview with Maniesh Paul, Aalim had reflected on the ridicule he faced while in college.
