Javed Habib Shares Family Legacy of Hairstyling for Indian Leaders
Javed Habib reveals grandfather cut Mahatma Gandhi’s hair, got a rare gift from Jawaharlal Nehru
The Indian Express
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Javed Habib, a prominent hairstylist in India, revealed that his grandfather, Nazir Ahmed, was the barber for Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru. Habib shared insights into his grandfather's work at Rashtrapati Bhavan, the Indian Presidential residence, and a memorable gift from Nehru to his grandfather.
- 01Javed Habib's grandfather was a barber at Rashtrapati Bhavan from 1935 to 1972.
- 02He cut the hair of notable figures including Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru.
- 03Nehru gifted Habib's grandfather a watch, fulfilling a small wish.
- 04Habib's father declined a job at Rashtrapati Bhavan to pursue his own dreams.
- 05The family's hairstyling legacy began with Habib's grandfather, who maintained a clean and professional setup.
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Javed Habib, a well-known hairstylist in India, recently shared the remarkable legacy of his grandfather, Nazir Ahmed, who served as a barber at Rashtrapati Bhavan, the official residence of the President of India, from 1935 to 1972. During an interview, Habib recounted how his grandfather cut the hair of prominent leaders, including Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru. He fondly remembered that Nehru was a regular client who would visit weekly for haircuts and shaves. In a touching anecdote, Habib noted that when Nehru was preparing for a trip to Russia, he asked his grandfather if he wanted anything from there, leading to Nehru gifting him a watch, showcasing their friendship beyond social status. Habib also mentioned that his father, despite receiving an offer to work at Rashtrapati Bhavan after his grandfather's retirement, chose to pursue his own dreams abroad, which laid the foundation for the family's hairstyling journey.
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