India Untold
The bouncer industry is predominantly male-dominated. However, today, we’ll introduce you to the first female bouncer of the country, who is challenging the stereotypes.
Mehrunnisa Shaukat Ali holds the title of India’s first female bouncer. She is breaking barriers, becoming an inspiration to thousands of young girls.
Mehrunnisa faced resistance at home for pursuing her studies. However, she remained undeterred and did not give up on her education.
Mehrunnisa shifted her focus to pursuing martial arts. She moved to Delhi and mastered Karate.
Mehrunnisa worked on building a strong physique and her dedication paid off when she secured a job as a female bouncer at a renowned café in Hauz Khas village in Delhi.
Mehrunnisa’s formidable personality commands respect. She is in charge of the secuirty of the café.
An assignment from Indian Idol in 2004 was the turning point in Mehrunnisa’s life. She has also worked in the security of Amitabh Bachchan and Priyanka Chopra.
According to a report by Amar Ujala, Mehrunnisa runs her own private security firm.