Abhishek Bachchan Recalls Emotional Bond With Celebrity Hairstylist Aalim Hakim, Says ‘Your Father Did My Mundan’ While Revisiting Decades-Long Family Connection (Watch Video)

Some relationships quietly grow over decades and become part of one’s personal history. Abhishek Bachchan recently reflected on one such emotional bond while talking about his family’s long association with celebrity hairstylist Aalim Hakim and his late father, Hakim Kairanvi. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan Spotted at Mumbai Airport, Head for Annual Getaway With Daughter Aaradhya, Win Hearts With Rare Family Appearance (Watch Video)

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Abhishek Bachchan Recalls Emotional Mundan Memory

In a video shared by Aalim on social media, Abhishek visited the stylist for a new look and spoke fondly about their connection. He said, “You all know him, Aalim the genius. Aalim has been doing my hair for I have lost count, and this is a family relationship.” Adding a heartfelt detail, Aalim revealed, “Your mundan was done by my dad.” Abhishek instantly agreed and shared the emotional memory, saying, “Yes, your father did my mundan. His father used to cut my father’s hair, and now we have carried the tradition on.”

Bachchan-Hakim Family’s Generational Bond Wins Hearts

The Bachchan family’s bond with the Hakim family goes back decades. Late Hakim Kairanvi styled Amitabh Bachchan for several of his iconic films, making the association deeply rooted in Bollywood history. The video struck a chord with fans, who flooded the comments section with love and admiration for the rare generational connection. 'Sholay - The Final Cut': Abhishek Bachchan Excited to Watch 4K Restored Classic on Big Screen (View Post)

Abhishek Bachchan Gears Up for ‘King’

On the work front, Abhishek was recently seen in Kaalidhar Laapata, a remake of the Tamil film K.D., alongside Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub and child actor Daivik Bhagela. Looking ahead, 2026 is shaping up to be a big year for the actor as he gears up for the much-anticipated film King. The film features Shah Rukh Khan, Suhana Khan, Deepika Padukone and Anil Kapoor in key roles and is directed by Siddharth Anand. The release date is yet to be announced, but the film is already creating massive buzz.

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