Two girls from a small Indian village challenged destiny and took on everything that came with doing so. But in their fight for survival, little did they know that their actions would have a far-reaching and profound impact.
Meet the Barbershop Girls of India and the village of Banwari Tola who are together inspiring the next generation of men by breaking stereotypes, one shave at a time.
Watch the beautiful ad below:
"Moved by the story of these #BarbershopGirls. And hats off to their father and the entire village of Banwari Tola for supporting them," wrote actor Farhan Akhtar on Instagram, sharing a video of the ad.
Moved by the story of these #BarbershopGirls. And hats off to their father and the entire village of Banwari Tola for supporting them.
— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) May 1, 2019
This is the change the world needs to see. Here’s to breaking stereotypes, one shave at a time. #SkillIndia #RealIndia @GilletteIndia pic.twitter.com/5h7xeRCrML
"Who run the world? Barbershop Girls! Jyoti & Neha, just came across your story and I am super excited to share this!" wrote Swara Bhasker, adding that she applauded the people of Banwari Tola for supporting the two women.
Who runs the world? Barbershop Girls! Jyoti & Neha, just came across ur story & Im SO excited to share this! Keep going & Keep #ShavingStereotypes & to people of Banwari Tola, CLAPS for supporting them. Btw @GilletteIndia loved the music for this one! #BarbershopGirls 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽❣ pic.twitter.com/j0FxkI7p5X
— Swara Bhasker (@ReallySwara) April 30, 2019
Other actors who shared the video and praised Neha and Jyoti include the Dangal girls, Fatima Sana Shaikh and Sanya Malhotra, actress Radhika Apte and hairstylist Aalim Hakim.
The real life story of Neha & Jyoti - daughters, dreamers & champions from Banwari Tola, UP. @GilletteIndia, this story will inspire everyone to have the right attitude and achieve their dreams because we learn from what we see.#NoGlassCeiling #NoInequality #BarberShopGirls pic.twitter.com/n5dSeyqJIL
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) April 30, 2019
Here's a nice video that emphasizes on the need to change our mindset, especially in cases where children are affected. Please spare a few moments to watch it. #BarberShopGirls #ShavingStereotypes https://t.co/7COWh5ar0M
— Shuchi Singh Kalra (@shuchikalra) May 1, 2019
Say hello to the Barbershop Girls of India! Jyoti and Neha, I am so touched by your story! You are truly an inspiration to children all over as I believe the kids of today are the leaders of tomorrow. 💪 #GirlPower #ShavingStereotypes #BarbershopGirls @GilletteIndia pic.twitter.com/lcvYFil7mC
— bhumi pednekar (@bhumipednekar) April 30, 2019