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Time of India
04-06-2025
- 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 .
Indian Express
04-06-2025
- 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.
