Saavn: Bollywood Gets Digital

Irrfan Khan stars in Billu Barber
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New Directions
Irrfan Khan stars in Billu Barber, a 2009 release which demonstrates Bollywood's move towards a kind of independent cinema, where so-called "character actors" like Kahn play leads, while matinee idols like Shahrukh Khan make guest appearances to keep films marketable. Irrfan Khan has also forged a career for himself in Hollywood, where he has appeared in films like The Namesake, The Darjeeling Limited, A Mighty Heart, and Slumdog Millionaire.

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