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India.com
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet man who styled Isha Ambani, Akash Ambani, Anant Ambani and Anand Piramal during...,his name is..., services starts from Rs...,
This man is the go-to hair expert for big Bollywood stars and top business families. He's the one who gives Virat Kohli, Ranbir Kapoor, Allu Arjun and even the Ambanis their standout styles. Recently, during Anant Ambani's pre-wedding celebrations, Aalim revealed that he styled Anant Ambani, Akash Ambani, and Anand Piramal during Anant's wedding festivities. In the same interview, Aalim Hakim also spoke about styling Ranbir Kapoor for the film Animal , where Ranbir's character goes through different stages in life. To show this journey, Aalim created several unique hairstyles. In the movie, Ranbir has long hair both in his younger days and after coming back from the US, Aalim made sure each look stood out to the audience. He was also inspired by the fact that the character was a Michael Jackson's fan. Using MJ's classic style like leather jackets, white t-shirts, and curly hair, he gave Ranbir a fresh look by blending these elements with a stylish man bun. Cost of getting service done by Aalim Hakim He revealed that his starting price is Rs. 1 lakh per session. This rate applies to everyone whether it is a movie star or a regular person. It's not just a haircut, though. It includes expert advice, personal styling, and top-quality results. Aalim also mentioned that every deal is done professionally, with proper bills and GST invoices. However, he doesn't charge his close friends when it's work, it is all business. About Aalim Hakim Aalim Hakim comes from a family with a strong legacy in hairstyling. His father, Hakim Kairanvi, was a well-known hairstylist in the film industry. He worked with some of the biggest names in Indian cinema like Amitabh Bachchan, Dilip Kumar, Vinod Khanna, Sunil Dutt, and Anil Kapoor. He even styled international star Bruce Lee. One of the most life changing moments in Aalim Hakim's life was when his father passed away when he was just 9 years old. His father, Hakim Kairanvi, was working on the set of the movie Mard , styling Amitabh Bachchan's hair when he uddenly felt chest pain and passed away the very next day at the young age of 39. he family was left devastated, with hardly any savings in their name and only had Rs. 13 in the house. Despite such a painful and difficult staart, Aalim rose above the challenges and carried forward his father's legacy, becoming one of the most sought-after hairstylists in the country.
Economic Times
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
He hair-styled celebs like Amitabh Bachchan and Bruce Lee but died leaving only Rs 13 for his son. Who is Hakim Kairanvi?
Aalim Hakim faced hardship after his father's death. His father, Hakim Kairanvi, styled famous actors. Aalim was only nine. The family had very little money. Aalim pursued hairstyling to honor his father. He became a successful stylist. He now works with major Bollywood stars and cricketers. His work features in big films. He is a leading name in Indian hairstyling. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Aalim Hakim (Pic courtesy- @aalimhakim) Who is Aalim Hakim? From losing his father at just nine to becoming Bollywood's most sought-after hairstylist, Aalim Hakim 's journey is a moving tale of resilience, legacy, and relentless passion. Today, his name is synonymous with style in Indian cinema, but few know the heartbreak that shaped him. His father, Hakim Kairanvi, was a legendary hairstylist who worked with icons like Amitabh Bachchan , Vinod Khanna, and even international stars like Bruce Lee. His father was also the hairstylist for Dilip Kumar, Sunil Dutt, and Anil Kapoor. Tragedy struck when Kairanvi passed away suddenly, while on a film set, leaving behind a grieving family and just Rs Hakim recalled, as reported by the Indian Express, citing Hindi Rush, that his father had been styling Amitabh Bachchan's hair on the sets of the film Mard when he suddenly experienced chest pain. Bachchan reportedly advised him to seek immediate medical attention, but he tragically passed away the very next day at the age of 39. The sudden loss plunged the family into financial turmoil. At the time, savings were rare, and families often lived hand to mouth. Aalim shared that they were left with just Rs 13 when his father no formal training and only faded newspaper clippings of his father for inspiration, young Aalim made it his life's mission to honour his father's name. He said that all he wanted was to earn his father's respect back. And he his father was the hairstylist of Amitabh Bachchan, today, Aalim Hakim is the hairstylist of the veteran actor's son, Abhishek is also behind some of the most iconic looks in Indian entertainment and sports. According to information from his website, he has worked with stars like Shahid Kapoor, Salman Khan, Varun Dhawan, Sidharth Malhotra, and Sanjay Dutt, to cricketers like Virat Kohli Rohit Sharma , KL Rahul, and Sachin Tendulkar—Aalim's client list reads like a who's who of stardom. His artistry has also left its mark on blockbuster films like Robot and Baahubali, and South industry legends like Rajinikanth, Mahesh Babu, Jr NTR, Vikram, and Tamannaah Bhatia trust him with their on-screen transformations.
Time of India
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
He hair-styled celebs like Amitabh Bachchan and Bruce Lee but died leaving only Rs 13 for his son. Who is Hakim Kairanvi?
From losing his father at just nine to becoming Bollywood's most sought-after hairstylist, Aalim Hakim 's journey is a moving tale of resilience, legacy, and relentless passion. Today, his name is synonymous with style in Indian cinema, but few know the heartbreak that shaped him. His father, Hakim Kairanvi, was a legendary hairstylist who worked with icons like Amitabh Bachchan , Vinod Khanna, and even international stars like Bruce Lee. His father was also the hairstylist for Dilip Kumar, Sunil Dutt, and Anil Kapoor. Tragedy struck when Kairanvi passed away suddenly, while on a film set, leaving behind a grieving family and just Rs 13. Aalim Hakim (Pic courtesy- @aalimhakim) Aalim Hakim recalled, as reported by the Indian Express, citing Hindi Rush, that his father had been styling Amitabh Bachchan's hair on the sets of the film Mard when he suddenly experienced chest pain. Bachchan reportedly advised him to seek immediate medical attention, but he tragically passed away the very next day at the age of 39. The sudden loss plunged the family into financial turmoil. At the time, savings were rare, and families often lived hand to mouth. Aalim shared that they were left with just Rs 13 when his father died. With no formal training and only faded newspaper clippings of his father for inspiration, young Aalim made it his life's mission to honour his father's name. He said that all he wanted was to earn his father's respect back. And he did. Who is Aalim Hakim? While his father was the hairstylist of Amitabh Bachchan, today, Aalim Hakim is the hairstylist of the veteran actor's son, Abhishek Bachchan. — SrBachchan (@SrBachchan) Aalim is also behind some of the most iconic looks in Indian entertainment and sports. According to information from his website, he has worked with stars like Shahid Kapoor, Salman Khan, Varun Dhawan, Sidharth Malhotra, and Sanjay Dutt, to cricketers like Virat Kohli , Rohit Sharma , KL Rahul, and Sachin Tendulkar—Aalim's client list reads like a who's who of stardom. His artistry has also left its mark on blockbuster films like Robot and Baahubali, and South industry legends like Rajinikanth, Mahesh Babu, Jr NTR, Vikram, and Tamannaah Bhatia trust him with their on-screen transformations.
Indian Express
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Bollywood hairstylists arm-twist producers to increase entourage costs by 3 times: Aalim Hakim asks, ‘How are you contributing…'
Aalim Hakim is a seasoned celebrity hairstylist best known for designing hairstyles of film stars like Rajinikanth and Salman Khan and cricketers like Virat Kohli. He also designs looks for actors in films, the most recent instances being Ranbir Kapoor in Sandeep Reddy Vanga's 2023 blockbuster family crime drama Animal and Vicky Kaushal in Laxman Utekar's blockbuster period action drama Chaava this year. Hakim has claimed that unlike him, several hairdressers try to take advantage of their actors delivering hits by arm-twisting the production houses to spike their fees. 'A hairstylist sometimes feels an actor won't work well without them. They arm-twist the production house to increase their fees by three times. That's dishonesty, that's unethical,' said Hakim. In the interview to Hindi Rush, he added, 'This soils the reputation of the actor and of other technicians. I always advise them to be professional and maintain their fees.' Hakim argued that a hairstylist's fees should remain constant despite the market value of the actor they're working with. 'What does a technician have to do with a film becoming a superhit? They've just cut the actor's hair. The actor has given a good performance, the director has made a good film, which is why the film becomes a hit. Their actor scoring a Rs 500 crore film shouldn't increase the hairstylist's fees just because the actor has become comfortable with them,' said Hakim. He advised other hairstylists to be production-friendly as the hike in fees they often demand for themselves can instead be used to make a whole new film. 'If I charge Rs 1 lakh for a haircut, that's my fees. It's not like I charge someone Rs 1 lakh and someone else Rs 2 lakh or Rs 5 lakh,' argued Hakim, adding, 'A production house is prepared, they know how much they'd spend if they call me. It doesn't depend on whether my last film was a hit or not.' Hakim claimed that friendship, respect, and value are more important to him than money. 'If you arm-twist someone, they'd work with you once, but not again. They wouldn't respect you. If a lot of them don't work with you because you're greedy and a liar, then you'd be out of the industry,' said Hakim. He clarified that his fees of Rs 1 lakh per haircut remains the same for celebrities and commoners. 'No one is a celebrity or a commoner to me. They're all my clients irrespective of their stature,' said Hakim. He admitted he's not charged some friends for his work, but not when he's working professionally for friends who are producers and are earning money from their projects. 'Whether I charge Rs 5 or Rs 5 lakh for a haircut, I'd cut the hair in the same way. If you ask Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan or Naseeruddin Shah to do acting worth Rs 5, they'd do the same acting. What's a Rs 5 acting? Art doesn't function like that. I just spend some water in my spray, which doesn't have a cost. It's the art that's priceless,' argued Hakim. Also Read — 'Hrithik Roshan and Kapil Sharma don't wear wigs or patches; their hair is absolutely real': Celebrity hairstylist Aalim Hakim 'If I increase my fees from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 2 lakh, I know they'd pay me. But I believe in repeat value. I want to work everyday and for everyone,' said Hakim, adding, 'Technically, Rs 1 lakh is quite affordable for everyone otherwise why would they be spending it on me so far?'
Time of India
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Aalim Hakim recalls backlash over Saif Ali Khan's Raavan look in Adipurush: 'They said don't leave your house, public padi hai tereko maarne ke liye'
Celebrity hairstylist Aalim Hakim, who has worked on countless Bollywood blockbusters, recently addressed the backlash surrounding Adipurush and the memes targeting Saif Ali Khan 's look as Raavan. He opened up about his role in the controversial design choices and clarified the process behind the scenes. 'I'm just a technician. The director has the vision' Responding to criticism aimed at Saif's look and character design, Aalim distanced himself from the creative direction, saying, 'As I always say, I'm just a technician. The director has the vision, and I work hard to bring that to life.' He added, 'Om Raut sir is a visionary. He had a different interpretation of Raavan, not the traditional one people have seen in Ramanand Sagar 's serial. He had a take inspired by a Viking-like aesthetic. But when you're dealing with religious themes, even creative risks can backfire.' 'I got so many calls... people said don't leave your house' Recounting the intense backlash, Aalim revealed that people from within the industry and his own friends joked and even warned him: 'I got so many phone calls from the industry... people were pulling my leg, saying, 'Beta, ghar se bahar nikalna nahi, public padi hai tereko maarne ke liye (Don't come out of your house, people will beat the hell out of you!)'' He continued, 'Everyone knew I did it, even though I never gave an interview or posted about it. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo I never claimed that the look was mine publicly. But the moment it leaked, people started pointing fingers.' Hrithik Roshan and Kapil Sharma Do NOT Wear Wigs, Confirms Celebrity Stylist Aalim Hakim 'You win some, you lose some — that's creativity' Despite the criticism, Aalim took the controversy in stride, comparing the experience to the ups and downs of a cricketer's performance: 'If you hit a century and then get out at zero, the entire country abuses you. But that doesn't mean your talent disappears. It's the same in our field.' Calling it a 'part and parcel' of the creative industry, he said, 'You try your best. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. But you have to keep trying.'
