Barber of the Gods(2025)

Storyline

A barber and his son can make hair grow back, but it takes years off a person's life. At the same time, in a divine world, another barber cares for the gods. This story looks at the heavy price of gifts passed down through generations and the sacrifices behind miracles.

“A haircut can cost you years.”

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Cast & Crew

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Reyansh ThiraniUnwell Child

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Prateek KhannaLord Child Krishna

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Jaivardhan LakheraSiddharth / Tenali

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Virat Rai SharmaLord Child Balrama

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Shobhit TandonBald Customer

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Aarav GuptaChild Corpse

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Mohammad FaheemNaarad Muni

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Kumud MishraHari Baabu / Savita Maharishi

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Manas KrishnaCrew

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Sushant NagpalDirector

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Trivia

• The film's title is a direct nod to the ancient Hindu concept of 'Naksha', a celestial barber mentioned in Puranic texts.
• Director Sushant Nagpal spent two years researching folk hair rituals across Bihar, Rajasthan, and Tamil Nadu for authenticity.
• The prosthetic hairpieces used for the 'regrowth' scenes were handmade by a Mumbai artist who usually works for theatre.
• A key scene was shot in a real, century-old barber shop in Varanasi that still uses traditional tools.
• The film's score incorporates sounds from actual barber tools, like scissor snips and razor strops, treated electronically.
• It was originally conceived as a short film before producer Anand Tiwari expanded it into a feature.
• The parallel 'divine realm' sets were inspired by miniature paintings from the 17th-century 'Ragamala' series.