Archive · 25 Oct 2025
Aalim Hakim Reflects on Father's Work Styling Amitabh Bachchan
Aalim Hakim, a famous hairstylist, talked about his father, Hakim Kairanvi, who styled Amitabh Bachchan's hair.
His father worked with Bachchan since the actor's early films, creating iconic looks for movies like 'Sholay' and 'Don.'
Aalim shared that his father was responsible for many of the hairstyles seen in Bachchan's popular films.
The connection began through Sunil Dutt, another of Kairanvi's clients.
The collaboration lasted throughout Bachchan's career.
Aalim Hakim is a leading Indian hairstylist.
Hakim Kairanvi styled Amitabh Bachchan's hair in the 1970s.
Hakim Kairanvi styled Bachchan's hair after his first film.
Sunil Dutt introduced Hakim Kairanvi to Amitabh Bachchan.
Hakim Kairanvi styled hair for movies like 'Sholay,' 'Zanjeer,' and 'Don.'
- Who
- Aalim Hakim and his father, Hakim Kairanvi
- What
- Reflections on Hakim Kairanvi's work styling Amitabh Bachchan's hair.
- When
- Hakim Kairanvi styled Amitabh Bachchan's hair throughout most of his career.
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- To discuss Hakim Kairanvi's collaboration with Amitabh Bachchan.
- Hairstylist
- Hakim Kairanvi
- Notable Client
- Amitabh Bachchan
- Hairstylist's Son
- Aalim Hakim
- Iconic Hairstyles
- Films like 'Sholay,' 'Zanjeer,' and 'Don'