billu barber review

Star Cast: Irrfan Khan, Lara Dutta and Shah Rukh Khan;

Director: Priyadarshan;

Rating: 3.5/5

Date Seen: 14/02/2009

Billu is a story of a down to earth village barber, Billu (Irfaan Khan). A man of principles, he is not willing to give up his values come what may even if it means his children are thrown out of the school or his earnings taking a beating. When the news comes out about Billu’s childhood connection with Sahir Khan, the villagers make a U-Turn in their behaviour towards Billu.

It is Based on Malayalam super hit Katha Parayumbol starring Mammootty. The whole film focuses on Irfan and he gives a fine performance as an unconfident simple and common man . He very well portrays the helplessness of the central character and the trials and tribulations he has to face for the sake of his family’s well being . LaraDutta looked really beautiful as the simple and beautiful village girl. Irfan and Lara looked good on screen and even their kids were great . The kids also acted really well and the entire family looked really good on-screen and looked very much real . Lara’s portrayal of a simple village woman was also really sweet and it was nice to see her in such a role .SRK also gave in a good performance and despite his small role he does good . The songs have no sequence they just pop in the movie.
Don’t go in expecting a full on SRK flick and you won’t come out disappointed. SRK has acted like he is greatest actor in world. Too much style. Billu has a good story to tell and is the kind of a film that brings a tear in your eye and at the same time a little smile on your lips .