Woman from Muslim family breaks stereotypes, works as bouncer in Hauz Khas

The 30-year-old has been a part of security detail of actresses such as Priyanka Chopra, Vidya Balan

Joking with clients and colleagues, Mehrunnisha Shokat Ali might be mistaken for any other patron of the Social watering hole in the Indian capital's swanky Hauz Khas neighbourhood.

But the intent gaze of her kohl-rimmed eyes, as she stands with arms folded on the edge of the dancefloor in an all-black outfit, watching couples bob and twirl to the music, gives away her real occupation.

She is Social's famous female bouncer.

Mehrunnisha has been a bouncer for nearly a decade, and for the last three years, has done 10-hour night shifts at Social, which functions as a restaurant and co-working space seating 220