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: Irrfan Khan (Billu), Shah Rukh Khan (Sahir Khan), and Lara Dutta (Bindiya). Special Appearances : The film is famous for its three "item numbers" featuring Kareena Kapoor Priyanka Chopra Deepika Padukone alongside Shah Rukh Khan. Plot Summary
: When Billu cannot arrange a meeting, the villagers turn against him and accuse him of lying. The emotional finale reveals that Sahir Khan indeed remembers Billu as the friend who helped him reach Mumbai to start his career. Critical Reception & Legacy
: Despite its star power and critical acclaim, the film had a modest performance at the box office, earning approximately ₹45–47 crore worldwide against a budget of roughly ₹20–27 crore.
: The film received generally positive reviews, with critics praising the "moving ode to friendship" and the emotional performances by Irrfan Khan and Shah Rukh Khan. Box Office
: The story follows Billu, a humble and struggling village barber in Budbuda, Uttar Pradesh. His life is upturned when Bollywood superstar Sahir Khan arrives in the village for a film shoot. Rumours spread that Billu and the star are childhood friends, leading the villagers to suddenly treat Billu like a celebrity in hopes of meeting the star through him. The Climax
) shortly before release following protests from various hairdressers' associations in India who found it derogatory. The Times of India
: Irrfan Khan (Billu), Shah Rukh Khan (Sahir Khan), and Lara Dutta (Bindiya). Special Appearances : The film is famous for its three "item numbers" featuring Kareena Kapoor Priyanka Chopra Deepika Padukone alongside Shah Rukh Khan. Plot Summary
: When Billu cannot arrange a meeting, the villagers turn against him and accuse him of lying. The emotional finale reveals that Sahir Khan indeed remembers Billu as the friend who helped him reach Mumbai to start his career. Critical Reception & Legacy
: Despite its star power and critical acclaim, the film had a modest performance at the box office, earning approximately ₹45–47 crore worldwide against a budget of roughly ₹20–27 crore.
: The film received generally positive reviews, with critics praising the "moving ode to friendship" and the emotional performances by Irrfan Khan and Shah Rukh Khan. Box Office
: The story follows Billu, a humble and struggling village barber in Budbuda, Uttar Pradesh. His life is upturned when Bollywood superstar Sahir Khan arrives in the village for a film shoot. Rumours spread that Billu and the star are childhood friends, leading the villagers to suddenly treat Billu like a celebrity in hopes of meeting the star through him. The Climax
) shortly before release following protests from various hairdressers' associations in India who found it derogatory. The Times of India