Well, me didnt have much expectations from the film and so in that way I didnt come back dissappointed. It was nice watch with some good moments at intervals.

Billu is a story of Barber named Billu(Irfan Khan),who lives a poor life,no electricity at home,doesnt get loan for his barber shop also.One day,Sahir Khan(Shahrukh Khan) arrives at his village Budbuda.Now, Billu happens to be old friend of Shahir,this news spread throughtout the village and all villagers start to talk highly of Billu,helping him getting his shop done and suddenly Billu's life changes. But Billu has promised everyone that he will make them meet Shahir Khan including his family. Now, what will Happen when Billu meets Shahir Khan,will he recognise Billu and if not, then will the villagers spare Billu who have penned their hopes on Billu totally.

The film is mix of simplicity and stardom.Needn't be told,Irfan plays the former part. What the film lacks for me is the emotions dont really come out.One song could had been chopped out of 3-4 shown during shoots of Shahir Khan.And then add to it, one does feel repitivity watching Om Puri,Asrani and same set of actors again and again, and doing almost the same exact thing. Rajpal Yadav completely irritates, wonder when will he make us laugh with his acting as he seems busy to go loud and just loud in his roles.

Irfan Khan,without a doubt gives another great performance.His expressions works big time and so does the accent. Wont call it his best work,but probably among his good ones.

Shahrukh Khan was nice, he could had been even more better as per me.Though, the climax scene was superbly done by Shahrukh.

Lara Dutta was good in her part.

Om puri got some good dialogues. Asrani was fine. Rajpal Yadav was poor.

Songs were well used though I feel they were one too many in the end. Ae aa o was very well used showcasing lots of Shahrukh's old film clips.Khudaya Khair was the best song for me. Jaayu kahan could had been more better.

Direction was nice.Dialogues were good in parts.Camerawork should had been more better specially the way it kept zooming Shahrukh Face time n again.

The climax is very good.

Some of my fav moments were :

Shahir's comment to doobe ji
Shahir's final speech.
Billu's phone call scene before interval.
Om puri in Billu's shop to get sasta cut

I wish the emotions were brought about in better way and the repititivity was decreased but still it was quite a nice film with some good moments here and there.


Ratings :

Direction : 2.5 Out of 5
Screenplay : 2.75 Out of 5
Dialogues : 2.85 Out of 5
Cinematography : 3 Out of 5
Choreography : 2.75 Out of 5
Entertainment Value : 3.25 Out of 5
Performances : 3 Out of 5
Story : 2.5 Out of 5
Music : 3.25 Out of 5


Film Rating : 2.65/5

Recommendation : Watch it only for Irfan's great performance and Shahrukh's Screen Presence(Not his acting this time).