“When I started the free haircut service every Tuesday, my motto was to help the needy. People often give cash or other forms of help in kind, but not many are aware of the everyday issues the differently-abled go through. During one of my visits to an orphanage in Hyderabad, I saw how the barber took advantage of the kids being blind and did random haircuts for them. It’s unbelievable how people are so insensitive and use others’ weaknesses for their own good. That’s when I told the manager of the orphanage that I’ll provide a free hair-dressing service. It all started with one orphanage and gradually, I built a team of professionals that work for both men and women.

We started going around the city on Tuesdays to provide free haircuts. We received a lot of support on social media and from acquaintances. People told me how I’m indirectly donating a huge amount to the orphanage by cutting down the cost of a haircut for all the children. I am thankful for everyone who has come forward to support our cause and a special mention to our team who stood by me always, even in the difficult times of the pandemic.

However, there were instances in the past when a few welfare groups took us for granted and not appreciating the service of barbers. Some of them even behaved rudely while we did free haircuts to the needy.
It was heartbreaking and annoying to see that people don’t even acknowledge the work you’re doing. We don’t need appreciation, but you don’t have to say things to make us seem useless. That’s when I realized that no matter what great thing you do for the world, people are going to react and look at it the way they want to. It’s always you moving on and doing what you believe in!”