Barber of the Gods(2025)
In an unnamed town in 2000s India, a barber and his son can regrow people’s hair in exchange for years from their lives. In a parallel realm rooted in Hindu cosmology, a divine barber and his apprentice tend to the Gods themselves. Barber of the Gods is a mytho-urban fable exploring the burden of legacy and the cost of miracles.
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- Theatrical Release
- 2 November 2025
- Director
- Sushant Nagpal
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 20m
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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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.