India Gandhi, the first and only female Prime Minister of India, is still famous for her signature haircut. The moment her name comes up, her iconic salt-and-pepper short hair flashes in our hand. She was the epitome of women’s power. Not only her, APJ Abdul Kalam, the most favourite president in the history of Indian politics, is known for his centre-parted locks, but ever wondered who suggested the iconic hairstyle to these famous legends? Well, it was none other than Habib Ahmed, but the famous legend passed away at the age of 84.
Habib Ahmed dies at 84
On September 26, 2025, Habib Ahmed’s son, Javed Ahmed, announced on his Instagram handle about the passing of his father at the age of 84. He mentioned that the last namaz would be offered after Jumma namaz. He was born on October 2, 1940, in Jalalabad near Muzaffarnagar.
More about Habib Ahmed’s legacy
Habib Ahmed comes from a family where scissors were not just a means of living, but an heirloom that is passed on from one generation to another. Habib Ahmed’s father, Nazir Ahmed, was the personal barber of the British era, including Lord Linlithgow, and India’s last viceroy, Lord Mountbatten. After which, He even styled hair for the country’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. His son, Javed Ahmed, is also a famous hairstylist.
More about Habib Ahmed
The entire nation is mourning the loss of Habib Ahmed, who created history by giving iconic haircuts to India’s most powerful people. Habib Ahmed was the person who made ‘Nai under the tree’ turn into lavish salons and made it look like a relaxing place. With a pair of scissors and a sense of elegance, Habib suggested the visual signatures to India’s most distinguished figures.
He was the one who gave India’s only woman prime minister, Indira Gandhi, her signature bob. It became an icon, as for Indian women, long hairs were considered the norm, but Indira’s bold haircut was a fresh wave in the political world, which was often ruled by men.
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam was the most loved President of India. He is famous for his centre-parted locks, often falling on his face. It made him appear gentle and nurturing. He was a man with immense knowledge, and his signature haircut made him look just perfect.
Habib Ahmed turned his hairstyling techniques into a famous business and built Habib’s Hair & Beauty, which went on to become a household name. His journey was all about his craft with a futuristic vision. For decades, his salons gave ordinary people the extraordinary hairstyles and added the touch of transformation. Even Ministers, film stars, and diplomats would sit in his grooming chair and with a simple pair of scissors, they would get the life-changing transformation.
His friends recall him as not just a hairstylist but an artist playing with his scissors, like an artist painting on a canvas. While Habib Ahmed has passed away, people are remembering him as the man who styled some of the most iconic names, and his legacy still lives on in the vision of his salons, which have transformed many lives.
We wish strength to the Habib family in these difficult times.
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