Jawed Habib reveals grandfather cut Mahatma Gandhi and jawaharlal nehru’s hair: 'My father was sponsored by Lord Mountbatten'
etimes.in / May 04, 2026, 14:01 (IST)
Javed Habib revealed his grandfather, Nazir Ahmed, worked at Rashtrapati Bhavan and served as a barber to Mahatma Gandhi and jawaharlal nehru. He recalled his legacy and shared anecdotes, including Nehru gifting him a watch. Habib also said his father declined a similar role, choosing to pursue training in London instead.