Celebrities like Salman Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, and Prabhas are known for their impeccable hairstyles, but have you ever wondered how much they spend on their haircuts? Celebrity hairstylist Aalim Hakim, who has styled some of the biggest stars in Bollywood and beyond, recently revealed that his services start at a staggering Rs 1 lakh.
In a candid interview with Brut, Aalim shared insights into his long-standing relationships with his celebrity clients. He mentioned, “Hrithik Roshan’s look in War, Ranbir Kapoor’s look in Animal, Shahid Kapoor’s look in Kabir Singh, Vicky Kaushal’s look in Sam Bahadur, Bobby’s look in Animal, Rajinikanth’s look in Jailer, Prabhas’ look in Baahubali... Almost 98% of the Indian films are styled by me, whether it’s south or north. My fee is very simple, and everybody knows how much I charge. It starts from Rs 1 lakh. That’s the minimum.”
Furthermore, Aalim emphasized the loyalty of stars like Salman Khan, Fardeen Khan, Suniel Shetty, and Ajay Devgn, who have been his clients for over two decades. He expressed gratitude for their continued trust in him, stating, “They have never changed me as their barber. I’m still their hairdresser.”
On the topic of recent buzz-worthy haircuts, Aalim revealed the story behind Virat Kohli’s eyebrow slit, which created quite a stir on social media. Explaining the decision, he said, “Since IPL was coming up, we decided to do something cool and different. Virat always has references like ‘we’ll try this, we’ll try that, next time we’ll try this.’ This time, we decided to do something really cool. We did a slit in his eyebrows.”
With insights into the world of celebrity grooming, Aalim Hakim’s revelations offer a fascinating glimpse into the high-stakes world of celebrity hairstyling.