The owners of a small business were left in ‘complete shock’ after discovering one of their products is featured in the new Barbie film.

Shakila Hussain, 36, who is part of the family-run business Gallant Sports, which provides high-quality gym equipment, was stunned when she watched the Barbie film in theatres and saw their boxing bags featured numerous times.

“I went to watch Barbie a few days ago and during the training session featuring Ryan Gosling we were left in complete shock to see our punch bags featured upfront on the big screen,” Shakila told the Manchester Evening News.

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She added: “It’s unbelievable. We’re only a small business in comparison to Barbie which is worldwide. We’re in shock and excited for being part of this. We’ll definitely look back as a moment to be proud of, – it’s a huge achievement.”

Based in Gorton, the business is directed between Shalika’s husband Shazad Hussain, 39, and brothers Mohammad Shazad and Mohammad Ejaz, who were amazed to see their local business be on screen for arguably one of the biggest films this year.

Shahzad Hussain said: “I went with my daughter to watch the Barbie movie and to my amazement I saw the punch bag that we have designed and sold featured in Barbie. I felt so proud and ran to my family as soon as I got out.”

Gallant Sport sells gym collections in fitness, training, boxing and essential sportswear. The brand has been seen in Men’s Health ‘Best Punchbags’ and at the top of Amazon’s best Sellers and recommended lists.

Mohammad Shahzad said: “I felt really proud to see that our product is featured in Barbie and is being recognised in an industry that is very popular.”

Gallant Sports started in 2014, as the family saw a gap in the market for fitness in the northwest. The brothers came up with the idea to provide competitive prices for local consumers, and provide free fitness gear to the less fortunate.

The first warehouse opened in Stockport with a small investment, and after a lot of hard work opened another in Gorton, before now selling up and around the UK and Europe.

Mohammad Ejaz said: “All weekend my phone has been off the hook everyone ringing to tell me our punch bag is featured in Barbie. I was so happy and excited.”