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{{short description|Indian politician and hairstylist}} | {{short description|Indian politician and hairstylist}} | ||
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2020}} | {{Use dmy dates|date=March 2020}} | ||
{{use Indian English|date=April 2019}} | {{use Indian English|date=April 2019}} | ||
{{Infobox person | {{Infobox person | ||
| name = | | name = | ||
| image = Jawed Habib.jpg | |||
| birth_name = Jawed | | birth_name = Jawed Habib | ||
| birth_date = | | birth_date = | ||
| birth_place | | birth_place = [[Jalalabad]], [[Shamli]],[[Uttar Pradesh]], [[India]] | ||
| occupation | | occupation = Hairstylist, businessman, tv personality, politician | ||
| spouse | | spouse = {{marriage|Shaheen Akhter|1990|}} | ||
| children | | children = 2 | ||
| website = http://jawedhabib.co.in/ | | website = {{URL|http://jawedhabib.co.in/|Official website}} | ||
| party = [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] | | party = [[Bharatiya Janata Party]]<br/>(2019-present) | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Jawed Habib''' (born 26 June 1963) | '''Jawed Habib''' (born 26 June 1963) is an Indian [[Hairdresser|hairstylist]], businessman and politician.<ref>{{citation |title=India's most famous 'barber' with a striking family history joins team Modi and Shah |url=https://www.businessinsider.in/jawed-habib-joins-bjp-and-his-grandfather-served-nehru-and-mountbatten/articleshow/69001442.cms |work=[[Business Insider]] |date=23 April 2019 }}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/fashion/a-cut-above/article19620308.ece|title=A cut above: Jawed Habib on the importance of hairstylists in fashion industry|last=Tankha|first=Madhur|date=2017-09-04|work=The Hindu|access-date=2020-01-15|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Habib owns Jawed Habib Hair and Beauty Ltd., which operates across the country.<ref name=":2">{{cite news|url=https://www.news18.com/news/buzz/jawed-habib-just-joined-bjp-did-you-know-his-grandfather-was-nehrus-official-barber-2113383.html|title=Jawed Habib Has Always Had Political Roots. His Grandfather Was Nehru's Official Barber|last1=Mukherjee|first1=Raka|date=23 April 2019|work=News18|accessdate=24 April 2019}}</ref> | ||
Habib | == Early life and background == | ||
Habib's grandfather Nazir Ahmed served as the official hairdresser for [[Victor Hope, 2nd Marquess of Linlithgow|Lord Linlithgow]], [[Louis Mountbatten, 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma|Lord Mountbatten]], and [[Jawaharlal Nehru]].<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/business/i-never-wanted-to-be-a-hair-stylist-says-jawed-habib-2382910.html|title=Never wanted to be a hair stylist, says Jawed Habib|website=Firstpost|access-date=2020-01-15}}</ref> | |||
His father Habib Ahmed also worked for the [[President of India]] at the [[Rashtrapati Bhavan]].<ref name=":0" /> | |||
Habib attended the [[Jawaharlal Nehru University]], obtaining a degree in French literature.<ref name=":1" /> During this time, he was the captain of the university cricket team and wanted to become a cricketer. At the advice of his father, he later attended the Morris School of | Habib attended the [[Jawaharlal Nehru University]], obtaining a degree in French literature.<ref name=":1" /> During this time, he was the captain of the university cricket team and wanted to become a cricketer. At the advice of his father, he later attended the Morris School of Hairdressing .<ref name=":0" /> | ||
== Career == | == Career == | ||
In 1984, Jawed Habib started working with his father in their first salon, Habib's Hair and Beauty, in [[The Oberoi Group|The Oberoi Hotel]] in New Delhi. Wanting international exposure and education, he went to London, UK to study advanced techniques in Morris School of Hairdressing.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://jawedhabiblucknow.com/|title=Hairdressing legacy of jawed habib|website=jawedhabiblucknow.com|access-date=2020-07-17}}</ref> | In 1984, Jawed Habib started working with his father in their first salon, Habib's Hair and Beauty, in [[The Oberoi Group|The Oberoi Hotel]] in New Delhi. Wanting international exposure and education, he went to London, UK to study advanced techniques in Morris School of Hairdressing.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://jawedhabiblucknow.com/|title=Hairdressing legacy of jawed habib|website=jawedhabiblucknow.com|access-date=2020-07-17}}</ref> Habib joined the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] in April 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/elections/lok-sabha-2019/story/jawed-habib-joins-bjp-turns-desh-ka-chowkidar-from-baalon-ka-chowkidar-1507602-2019-04-22 |title=Jawed Habib joins BJP, turns desh ka chowkidar from baalon ka chowkidar |website=India Today |language=en |access-date=2019-04-22}}</ref> | ||
Habib joined the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] in April 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/elections/lok-sabha-2019/story/jawed-habib-joins-bjp-turns-desh-ka-chowkidar-from-baalon-ka-chowkidar-1507602-2019-04-22|title= Jawed Habib joins BJP, turns desh ka chowkidar from baalon ka chowkidar|website= India Today | |||
In January 2022, a video of Jawed Habib using his spit to style a woman's hair during a workshop in [[Muzaffarnagar]], [[Uttar Pradesh]] went viral.<ref>{{cite web |title=Video of Jawed Habib spitting on woman's hair goes viral, Women's commission takes note |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/video-of-jawed-habib-spitting-on-woman-s-hair-goes-viral-women-s-commission-takes-note-101641471514497.html |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |date=6 January 2022}}</ref><ref>{{ | == Controversies == | ||
In January 2022, a video of Jawed Habib using his spit to style a woman's hair during a workshop in [[Muzaffarnagar]], [[Uttar Pradesh]] went viral.<ref>{{cite web |title=Video of Jawed Habib spitting on woman's hair goes viral, Women's commission takes note |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/video-of-jawed-habib-spitting-on-woman-s-hair-goes-viral-women-s-commission-takes-note-101641471514497.html |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |date=6 January 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-01-06 |title=Jawed Habib in trouble, video of him spitting on woman's hair goes viral |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/beauty/jawed-habib-in-trouble-video-of-him-spitting-on-womans-hair-goes-viral/articleshow/88741156.cms |access-date=2025-10-08 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> He later apologised for the act.<ref>{{Cite magazine |author=Tiasa Bhowal |date=January 7, 2022 |title=Jawed Habib apologises for spitting on woman's hair in new video. Dil se sorry, he says |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/trending-news/story/jawed-habib-apologises-for-spitting-on-woman-s-hair-in-new-video-dil-se-sorry-he-says-1897073-2022-01-07 |access-date=2022-03-29 |magazine=India Today |language=en}}</ref> | |||
== | In 2025, Jawed Habib, his son Anas Habib, and other family members were accused in multiple criminal investigations over an alleged [[cryptocurrency]] fraud. Police in [[Sambhal]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], filed 20 [[First information report|First Information Reports]] (FIRs) against the Habib family for allegedly duping over 100 investors — reportedly promising returns of 50-75% on investments made in [[Bitcoin]] and [[Binance Coin]] through a company identified as Follicle Global Company (FLC).<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Mathur |first=Abhinav |date=2025-10-07 |title=20 cases filed against hairstylist Jawed Habib, son over multi-crore crypto fraud |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/20-cases-filed-against-hairstylist-jawed-habib-son-over-multi-crore-crypto-fraud-up-sambhal-police-lookout-notice-2798970-2025-10-07 |access-date=2025-10-07 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> The scheme is said to have operated from a 2023 event in the Saraitareen area, where each investor invested approximately INR 5-7 lakh.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mathur |first=Abhinav |date=2025-09-24 |title=Case against hairstylist Jawed Habib for cheating over 150 people in crypto scam |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/case-against-hairstylist-jawed-habib-for-cheating-over-150-people-in-crypto-scam-2792388-2025-09-24 |access-date=2025-10-07 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> Authorities have issued look-out notices against all family members to prevent them from leaving the country, and summoned Habib for questioning.<ref name=":3" /> | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:22, 27 October 2025
Jawed Habib | |
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| Born | Jawed Habib |
| Occupation | Hairstylist, businessman, tv personality, politician |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party (2019-present) |
| Spouse(s) | Shaheen Akhter ( m. after 1990) |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | Official website |
Jawed Habib (born 26 June 1963) is an Indian hairstylist, businessman and politician.[1][2] Habib owns Jawed Habib Hair and Beauty Ltd., which operates across the country.[3]
Early life and background[edit | edit source]
Habib's grandfather Nazir Ahmed served as the official hairdresser for Lord Linlithgow, Lord Mountbatten, and Jawaharlal Nehru.[3][4]
His father Habib Ahmed also worked for the President of India at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.[4]
Habib attended the Jawaharlal Nehru University, obtaining a degree in French literature.[2] During this time, he was the captain of the university cricket team and wanted to become a cricketer. At the advice of his father, he later attended the Morris School of Hairdressing .[4]
Career[edit | edit source]
In 1984, Jawed Habib started working with his father in their first salon, Habib's Hair and Beauty, in The Oberoi Hotel in New Delhi. Wanting international exposure and education, he went to London, UK to study advanced techniques in Morris School of Hairdressing.[5] Habib joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in April 2019.[6]
Controversies[edit | edit source]
In January 2022, a video of Jawed Habib using his spit to style a woman's hair during a workshop in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh went viral.[7][8] He later apologised for the act.[9]
In 2025, Jawed Habib, his son Anas Habib, and other family members were accused in multiple criminal investigations over an alleged cryptocurrency fraud. Police in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, filed 20 First Information Reports (FIRs) against the Habib family for allegedly duping over 100 investors — reportedly promising returns of 50-75% on investments made in Bitcoin and Binance Coin through a company identified as Follicle Global Company (FLC).[10] The scheme is said to have operated from a 2023 event in the Saraitareen area, where each investor invested approximately INR 5-7 lakh.[11] Authorities have issued look-out notices against all family members to prevent them from leaving the country, and summoned Habib for questioning.[10]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "India's most famous 'barber' with a striking family history joins team Modi and Shah", Business Insider, 23 April 2019
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Tankha, Madhur (4 September 2017). "A cut above: Jawed Habib on the importance of hairstylists in fashion industry". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Mukherjee, Raka (23 April 2019). "Jawed Habib Has Always Had Political Roots. His Grandfather Was Nehru's Official Barber". News18. Retrieved 24 April 2019.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Never wanted to be a hair stylist, says Jawed Habib". Firstpost. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
- ↑ "Hairdressing legacy of jawed habib". jawedhabiblucknow.com. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
- ↑ "Jawed Habib joins BJP, turns desh ka chowkidar from baalon ka chowkidar". India Today. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
- ↑ "Video of Jawed Habib spitting on woman's hair goes viral, Women's commission takes note". Hindustan Times. 6 January 2022.
- ↑ "Jawed Habib in trouble, video of him spitting on woman's hair goes viral". The Times of India. 6 January 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
- ↑ Tiasa Bhowal (7 January 2022). "Jawed Habib apologises for spitting on woman's hair in new video. Dil se sorry, he says". India Today. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Mathur, Abhinav (7 October 2025). "20 cases filed against hairstylist Jawed Habib, son over multi-crore crypto fraud". India Today. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
- ↑ Mathur, Abhinav (24 September 2025). "Case against hairstylist Jawed Habib for cheating over 150 people in crypto scam". India Today. Retrieved 7 October 2025.