Billu

Feb 13 2009 Not Rated 2h 17m
Comedy, Drama

When a famous Bollywood actor visits a small village for a film's shoot, a poor hairdresser's claim that they were once childhood friends soon makes him the centre of attention.

Plot

Based in Budbuda, Uttar Pradesh, Billu Vilas Pardesi barely makes a living as a barber. His wife, Bindiya, looks after the household, and his children, Gunja and Ronak, are on the verge of being expelled from Gyaan Bharti Vidyalay Higher Secondary School due to non-payment of fees. Then everything changes when Bollywood actor Sahir Khan makes an appearance to film a movie in the town. Rumors spread that Billu is Sahir's close friends, and he becomes a celebrity virtually overnight. His shop gets donations and clientèle, and the school decides to educate his children for free. The trouble begins when townsfolk want to meet with Sahir but Billu is unable to contact him.

Written by

Manisha Korde, Priyadarshan, Mushtaq Shiekh

Directed by

Priyadarshan

Production Countries

India

Production Companies

Red Chillies Entertainment, Eros International

Languages

English, Türkçe

Awards

3 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
14,046
Average Rating
6.4 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA