Billu Barber

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Billu Barber

2009

2h 17m

Comedy

Drama

Musical

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A barber named Billu (Irrfan Khan) and his wife (Lara Dutta) are struggling to make ends meet when a famous movie star, Sahir Khan (Shahrukh Khan), comes to their village to make a film. When Billu's children lie to their friends, saying that their father is friends with the star, word travels and everyone wants to meet Billu's famous childhood friend. After businessman Daamchand (Om Puri) demands to meet the star, and Billu fails to set up a meeting, the town turns against Billu.

Shubhra Gupta

The Indian Express

Except for a couple of sequences which hit the emotional spot, Priyadarshan's latest is devoid of the essential drama that would have made Billu a memorable film.

Apr 26, 2019

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Lisa Tsering

The Hollywood Reporter

Bollywood comedy about an unlikely friendship is full of unexpected pleasures.

Feb 23, 2009

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Derek Elley

Variety

Quietly entertaining, finally moving.

Feb 19, 2009

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David Chute

L.A. Weekly

It is dedicated to the proposition that god-like celebrities are ordinary folks at heart. Groans all around.

Feb 19, 2009

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Frank Lovece

Film Journal International

A small Indian village gets upturned with excitement when a big Bollywood film comes to shoot, and the townsfolk think their local barber is great buddies with the star.

Feb 19, 2009

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Nikhil K

A Bollywood Friendship movie - with aspects of comedy and emotions

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

07/29/24

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Utshab P

It's such a good movie that tells us about the two friend

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/25/24

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Audience Member

I cried when Shah Rukh's speech scene for his Childrenhood Experience

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/06/23

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Audience Member

This Movie So Inspired a Real Story

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/02/23

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Film's story is very simple, a story about a poor barder who is friend of superstar while they were children. The ending was predictable. Performances of Shahrukh Khan and Irrfan Khan were worth watching and they did their part very well. The songs were okay and were really not needed. But I think songs kept the movie on track as movie gets derailed at many points. I may not recommend this movie as it is not so special but yes, it you want you can watch it.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/10/23

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Irrfan Khan is a terrific actor who deserves better. He is the only saving grace in this movie not those crappy item songs.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/21/23

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Priyadarsan

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Irrfan Khan

Billas Pardesi

Lara Dutta

Billu's Wife

Shah Rukh Khan

Sahir Khan

Om Puri

Daamchand

Rajpal Yadav

Jhalan Kumar

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Synopsis

A barber named Billu (Irrfan Khan) and his wife (Lara Dutta) are struggling to make ends meet when a famous movie star, Sahir Khan (Shahrukh Khan), comes to their village to make a film. When Billu's children lie to their friends, saying that their father is friends with the star, word travels and everyone wants to meet Billu's famous childhood friend. After businessman Daamchand (Om Puri) demands to meet the star, and Billu fails to set up a meeting, the town turns against Billu.

Director: Priyadarsan
Producer: Gauri Khan, Shah Rukh Khan
Screenwriter: Manisha Korde, Mushtaq Sheikh, Sreenivasan
Production Co: Red Chillies Entertainment
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Musical
Original Language: Hindi
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 30, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $753.5K
Runtime: 2h 17m