Aalim Hakim Recalls Father’s Iconic ‘Mard’ Haircut For Amitabh Bachchan

MUMBAI -Celebrity hairstylist Aalim Hakim talked about the legacy of his late father Hakim Kairanvi, revealing how his final haircut for megastar Amitabh Bachchan in the 1985 film ‘Mard’ went on to become a legacy.

Aalim recalled how the late Hakim Kairanvi styled several stars such as Bruce Lee and Mohammad Ali.

He shared a vintage collage of his father doing the hair of Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Dilip Kumar, Vinod Khanna, Jeetendra, and others on social media.

Aalim was just nine years old when his father passed away at the age of 39, a loss that changed his life overnight.

He described Hakim Kairanvi as not just a hairstylist but a visionary who redefined hairdressing in the 1960s, 70s and early 80s, working with global and Indian icons alike.

Among his many contributions, Aalim highlighted his father’s last haircut for Big B in ‘Mard’, which unknowingly became a historic moment in his career.

‘Mard’ was directed by Manmohan Desai and was the second-highest-grossing film of 1985.

“But beyond his greatness, he was known for his golden heart. He didn’t believe in saving money… he believed in earning love. For him, family and friends were everything.”

Aalim also reflected on the struggles he faced while choosing the same profession, recalling how he was mocked in college for wanting to become a “barber.” However, starting from a single chair in a small balcony, he persevered to build his brand step by step.

“From one chair in a small balcony… with just a fan, a basin, and a dream — I began. And step by step, Hakim’s Aalim was born. Today we stand across cities… but for me, it will always go back to that balcony… and to him. He believed in just one religion — Humanity. And that is what we live by.” (IANS)