Synopsis
In an Indian village, a struggling barber sees his luck begin to turn when residents learn that a famous actor he once knew is coming to town.
Scores
Overall Score
53.9
Popularity Percentile (Year)
45.5%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
63.3%
Review Aggregate
56.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 60% of 5 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize emotional, funny, character-driven. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
emotionalfunnycharacter-drivenvisually strikingthought-provokingrealistic
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irrfan Khan | 2009 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Shah Rukh Khan | 2009 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Lara Dutta | 2009 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score60.0
RT critic review count5
Rotten Tomatoes audience score47.0
RT audience rating count2,500
IMDb rating6.4
IMDb votes14,498
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2009 | $754,928 | $1,104,060 |
| International | 2009 | $7,279,869 | $10,646,596 |
| Worldwide | 2009 | $8,034,797 | $11,750,656 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2009 | $3,289,412 | $4,810,668 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2009 | $1,764,000 | $2,579,798 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2009 | $566,000 | $827,758 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2009 | $7,205,000 | $10,537,102 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2009 | $15,396,000 | $22,516,200 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2009 | $301,971 | $441,624 |
| Total Revenues | 2009 | $28,522,383 | $41,713,152 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2009 | $27 | $39 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2009 | $120,000 (est) | $175,496 (est) |
| Participations | 2009 | $2,282,000 | $3,337,358 |
| Residuals ? | 2009 | $1,771,000 | $2,590,036 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2009 | $5 | $8 |
| Total Expenses | 2009 | $4,173,032 | $6,102,938 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2009 | $24,349,350 | $35,610,214 |
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