Billu Barber.... sorry Billu

It is one of those moments, when I feel proud to be a citizen of a free, democratic country like India, where one can voice his protest and it will be heard...

The latest victory of democracy, when the "Mumbai Hairstylists Association" protested against the title of the forthcoming movie "Billu Barber".. I mean, who in their right minds would put such a demeaning word as "Barber" in the title of a movie.. The movie will be watched by millions, who will also call them Barbers, when in fact they are hairstylists.. At last Shahrukh had to change the name of the movie to "Billu"... At last justice was done to the millions of "hairstylists" throughout the small villages of India, who struggle to meet ends daily and live in poverty.. now at least they will be given a proper designation.

The Bollywood Industry has a history of coming up with such demeaning titles for their movies.. Wonder to what levels can they stoop in the name of creative freedom.. As a responsible citizen, I have come up with some examples of past and future movies, which our custodians of fair naming can target..

AA DEKHEIN ZARA - The Blind people's association of India should protest against this.. The title itself is a taunt to those who cannot see.. like mocking them

SORRY BHAI, PYAR KE SIDE EFFECTS - The national Hindi Council - as Bollywood is degrading the quality of Hindi through their films

HERA PHERI - For promoting illegal activities through its titles

KRRAZZY 4 - Should have sued the producers.. Would have taught people like Rakesh Roshan, Karan Johar and Ekta Kapoor that there are other letters too besides K in the english language..

RAM GOPAL VERMA KI AAG - This should have been on the top of the list, simply to protest against the torture that the director put the viewers to.. Misleading people through titles...


and the list goes on...

I am sure with the initiative that the "Mumbai Hairstylist Association" has taken, film-makers will think twice before putting anything on Paper... We can't let them have their way..

By the way, Happy Valentine's day to all those lovebirds out there, who have been stuck by cupid.. May the arrow of cupid be stuck there on you for the rest of your lives.. For others like me, the day is just "Vella - time" day..

I recently came across an observation... Our very own hero Shahrukh Khan advocating against marriage through his films.. how??

First he stars in a film called "Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge".

Then realisation dawns and he stars in an aptly titled film "Dil to Pagal Hai".

It couldn't be more direct... No wonder the Mumbai Hairstylist Association is protesting against the title of Shahrukh's movie... His movies carry a lot of hidden meaning in their titles..


Till Next Time


Sarath