Shiva’s SALUTE salon – the third in the series from the house of Shiva’s – opened in Kandivali

Rajeev Khandelwal, Ayeesha Aiman, Shivarama Bhandary & Madhur Bhandarkar

Shiva's SALUTE salon - the third in the series from the house of Shiva's - opened in upscale Kandivali in North Mumbai on the auspicious occasion of Dussehra.

"This salon is dedicated to all the security forces," said DCP Vishal Thakur after cutting the ribbon and inaugurating the SALUTE salon. He wished Shiva's SALUTE the best and praised the efforts made to collect many items, photos, badges and symbols connected to the military and police forces.

National award- winning film director, Madhur Bhandarker, also a friend of Shivarama Bhandary, proprietor of Shiva's Salons, graced the occasion. Miss India International Ayeesha Aiman, who stars in Bhandarkar's new film based on the lockdown and coronavirus crises, Dr. Yogesh Lakhani of Bright Outdoor , Rajeev Khandelwal and Suresh Bhandary also attended.

All insignia and emblems are replicas sourced from various outlets by Rajeev Khandelwal, filmmaker, who has meticulously curated and designed the SALUTE salons. A great amount of care and attention is paid to respectfully display each piece with due honour within the salon. The house of Shiva's is a chain of more than 23 salons located across the length and breadth of Mumbai. Shiva runs an Academy to train youngsters, in hairstyle and beauty, from minority communities and the poor, for free of cost.

At Shiva's SALUTE, hairstylists are trained to offer military-styled haircuts and the overall look. The SALUTE series makes an effort to remind Gen Next that the Indian Armed Forces are vigilant 24/7 to defend our borders and our country. They are always there to provide invaluable help to the people of India during all calamities.