| 1. Aalim Hakim is a popular Indian celebrity hairstylist in Bollywood circles. |
| 2. He founded the Hakim’s Aalim salon chain and the Hakim’s Aalim (HA) Hair Academy. |
| 3. His father, Hakim Kairanvi, was India's pioneering hairstylist. |
| 4. At just 9 years old, Aalim started cutting hair with his mother’s guidance following his father's passing. |
| 5. Aalim Hakim elevated his father's salon into a successful brand. |
| 6. He has styled the hair of Bollywood stars and famous sports personalities. |
| 7. Aalim Hakim owns salons in Mumbai and Dubai. |
| 8. His Hakim’s Aalim (HA) Hair Academy has trained numerous barbers. |
| 9. The hairstylist prefers brands like Jaguar, Joewell for scissors, and Elnett for hairspray. |
| 10. Aalim Hakim is renowned for his skillful use of hairstyling techniques and tools. |
| 11. He famously shaved Sonu Nigam's hair post a fatwa, demanding a charity donation of Rs 10 lakhs from the cleric. |
| 12. Aalim's journey began in the Bhindi Bazaar area, Mumbai, where he was born into a family with a rich legacy in hairstyling. |
| 13. After his father's death, there were only Rs 13 left in the bank account. |
| 14. He started his full-time business after the demise of his father. |
| 15. Aalim ran a home-based hair cutting shop, charging 20 to 30 rupees per haircut while juggling his studies. |
| 16. His career got a kick start when he landed a job at Madame Jacques Salon, located in the Taj Hotel in Mumbai. |
| 17. He opened his own upscale salon in the Bhindi Bazaar area, following in his father's footsteps. |
