Shahrukh Khan is said to have invited over 400 barbers to the premiere of his latest film Billu Barber after rumours that the Hairdressers Association have been asking for the word Barber to be changed in the title.
The film's director Priyadarshan said: "Instead of having celebs over for the premiere of Billu Barber, Shah Rukh has planned to invite 400 barbers and their families to the premiere. His idea is to welcome barbers for the premiere on February 12, as the film revolves around Irrfan Khan, who plays a barber.
"Things are just getting organized for the premiere and the office is also in talks with the barbers’ association to get everything sorted for the big day."
Uday Takke, president of Hairdresser Association explained why they want the change: "We want Billu Barber to be called Billu Hairdresser as barber is a derogatory and insulting term. We choose hairdressing as a profession because it is an art. Also there are many women hairstylists if Billu Barber becomes a hit, women hairdressers will be called barbers too!"
SRK has waded in to the debate too saying: "Oh wow! So much for freedom of expression. We have not made this film to disrespect anyone. As a matter of fact, when a title of the film is kept after the protagonist, it is only to honour that character."
Well said SRK. What a lot of fuss over nothing!
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