Go get a haircut. Then go stream Billu . It deserves the top spot on your weekend watchlist.

At its core, the movie is a modern retelling of the classic story, focusing on the bond between a humble village barber and a global superstar.

He learned to cut hair before he learned to read. His father taught him the rhythm: one hand steady, the other a metronome of clippers and shears. The shop smelled of talcum, tonic, and the tang of lemon oil; it was small, lit by a single bulb that swung on hot afternoons and hummed like an old fan. The mirror above the sink had a crack that made a spider-web of reflections; Billu liked to say it showed how a person’s life could fracture and still be whole.

Composed by , the music for Billu was a massive success. It featured high-energy "item numbers" to draw audiences, including: Khudaya Khair