Saheb Gents Parlor

Saheb Gents Parlor sits right at Munna Chowk in Kankarbagh, Patna. If you live in this part of Patna, you know how loud and busy Munna Chowk can get. There is always someone shouting or a horn honking outside. Our parlor is a simple spot for men to get a shave or a haircut. We’ve got the old-style chairs that have been here for years. They are comfortable though. I spend my whole day with a pair of scissors or a razor in my hand. It’s a living, and I like it. You meet all kinds of people here. Some talk a lot about politics, and some just sit there with their eyes closed. We have a small television in the corner that’s usually on a news channel or showing a cricket match. The floor is covered in hair every few hours until we sweep it again. It’s not a polished place with glass walls. It’s just a brick and mortar shop where the fans are always spinning to keep the Patna heat away. I’ve known the guys who work with me for a long time. We are like a small family. We open early and close when the last customer leaves. There’s no big secret to what we do. We just give people the haircut they ask for and let them go about their day. It’s a steady routine and we are happy with it.