Boman Irani on directorial debut at 65 with 'The Mehta Boys': I do everything my own sweet way
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Boman Irani on directorial debut at 65 with 'The Mehta Boys': I do everything my own sweet way

Hindustan Times  

Berlin, Veteran actor Boman Irani says he took time with his maiden directorial venture as he was waiting for the right script, which he found in "The Mehta Boys", a film about evolving dynamics between a father-son duo. Boman Irani on directorial debut at 65 with 'The Mehta Boys': I do everything my own sweet way "At 35, I became a photographer; at 44, I became an actor; and at 65, I became a director and a writer," Irani said about the movie at the red carpet of the inaugural Indian Film Festival Germany. Irani, known for films such as the “Munna Bhai” franchise, “3 Idiots”, and “Khosla Ka Ghosla”, clarified that "The Mehta Boys" won't be his only directorial as he is "already working on two more". The film gala will also showcase movies like Grand Prix winner "All We Imagine As Light", "Girls Will Be Girls", "Berlin", "Despatch", "Gulmohar" and Shekhar Kapur’s 1983 classic "Masoom".

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What an Oscar-winning screenwriter taught Boman Irani for 'The Mehta Boys'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

What an Oscar-winning screenwriter taught Boman Irani for 'The Mehta Boys'

India Today  

Most 65-year-old actors won’t think of embracing a new role. “I will keep acting, writing and finding great pleasure in it.” This hunger to do more comes from Irani prizing himself as a “good learner”. The latter, a producer with the family banner Irani Movietone, told Boman he didn’t have to shoot in Navsari, in Gujarat, and could find a …

The Mehta Boys: A beautifully crafted film about family, memories and unspoken bonds
1 month, 2 weeks ago

The Mehta Boys: A beautifully crafted film about family, memories and unspoken bonds

India Today  

You know how certain films linger in your mind long after the credits roll—sometimes for days? Boman Irani and Avinash Tiwary’s The Mehta Boys is one such gem. Here's a scene from The Mehta Boys: The Mehta Boys masterfully portrays the depth of human relationships in just a couple of hours, transporting you to another dimension—perhaps one you’ve only imagined. …

Shreya Chaudhry says she doesn't understand why actors consider auditioning 'negative', opens up on The Mehta Boys
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Shreya Chaudhry says she doesn't understand why actors consider auditioning 'negative', opens up on The Mehta Boys

Hindustan Times  

Shreya Chaudhry has had a splendid two months. She says she received similar validation from Boman Irani while filming The Mehta Boys. On auditioning and why it's not weird Shreya auditioned for The Mehta Boys, something that she says she prefers. "I hear that a lot amongst people I know as well, and I have weirdly never seen auditioning as …

‘The Mehta Boys’ movie review: Boman Irani maps an intricate architecture of father-son relationship
1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘The Mehta Boys’ movie review: Boman Irani maps an intricate architecture of father-son relationship

The Hindu  

Is he an adult? The ‘boys’ in the title perhaps come from the point of view of the two self-assured girls in the film, looking for a method, a logic in the relationship. No wonder Amay feels his ‘redundant’ father makes fun of his work and lifestyle, not realising he is an unfinished project that requires some tinkering. The Mehta …

The Mehta Boys Review: Boman Irani & Avinash Tiwary's Heartwarming Story Will Leave You Wanting To Hug Your Dad
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Mehta Boys Review: Boman Irani & Avinash Tiwary's Heartwarming Story Will Leave You Wanting To Hug Your Dad

ABP News  

The Mehta Boys review: A son takes his father out for dinner at an upscale restaurant and discreetly hands the waiter his credit card, whispering, 'If Dad finds out how expensive this place is, he'll be upset. Directed by Boman Irani, who earned the nickname 'Virus' after his memorable role in 3 Idiots, this movie showcases his skill as a …

The Mehta Boys review: Director Boman Irani gets actor Boman Irani's career-best performance in a splendid tearjerker
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Mehta Boys review: Director Boman Irani gets actor Boman Irani's career-best performance in a splendid tearjerker

Hindustan Times  

There is a moment in The Mehta Boys when Boman Irani's character is frantically typing his will days after his wife's death as he is about to leave the house he has spent all his life in. The Mehta Boys review: Boman Irani and Avinash Tiwary star in this film. In The Mehta Boys, he brings a humanity to his …

The Mehta Boys Movie Review: Complex father-son relationship shown brilliantly by Boman Irani & Avinash Tiwary
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Mehta Boys Movie Review: Complex father-son relationship shown brilliantly by Boman Irani & Avinash Tiwary

Firstpost  

Father and son relationship can be strained, complex, dark and that’s exactly what Bomain Irani and Avinash Tiwary is trying to show. Director: Boman Irani Cast: Boman Irani, Avinash Tiwary, Puja Sarup and Shreya Chaudhry A deep and intense father-son relationship gets even more complex when the son returns home after the death of the mother. The nuanced performances of …

The Mehta Boys review: Boman Irani's film is a moving lesson on love and loving
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Mehta Boys review: Boman Irani's film is a moving lesson on love and loving

India Today  

Relationships make for a perfect premise in cinema, given their many complexities. Boman Irani’s directorial debut, The Mehta Boys, explores the familiar father-son conflict but lends it a subtle, realistic touch, making it a compelling watch. Whether it’s securing the handbrake while his fully grown son drives or patronising him about his career choices, Shiv feels like he has walked …

Avinash Tiwary opens up on 'irritating' questions on acting career from family: 'You shout or scream, nothing changes'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Avinash Tiwary opens up on 'irritating' questions on acting career from family: 'You shout or scream, nothing changes'

Hindustan Times  

The Mehta Boys, Boman Irani's directorial debut is the story of a father and son who don't get along but are forced to spend time together in unusual circumstances. Avinash Tiwary on The Mehta Boys' relatability Avinash says that the film's relatability and real-world setting made the job more challenging, as some of his emotions were uncomfortable. What is interesting …

WATCH! EXCLUSIVE | Boman Irani on The Mehta Boys: ‘There is jealousy in the father-son relationship, but with my son…’ | Not Just Bollywood
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

WATCH! EXCLUSIVE | Boman Irani on The Mehta Boys: ‘There is jealousy in the father-son relationship, but with my son…’ | Not Just Bollywood

Firstpost  

In an EXCLUSIVE interview with Firstpost’s Lachmi Deb Roy for Not Just Bollywood, actor-director-writer Boman Irani and the cast of The Mehta Boys, Avinash Tiwary, Puja Sarup, Shreya Chaudhry talk about the film and how they can relate to the role. Boman Irani and the cast of The Mehta Boys talks about how the father-son relationship is laced with ego. …

Boman Irani says his directorial debut The Mehta Boys shows how 'we're all guilty of backseat driving' as parents
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Boman Irani says his directorial debut The Mehta Boys shows how 'we're all guilty of backseat driving' as parents

Hindustan Times  

He became a photographer in his 30s, a film actor at 43, and is now making his directorial debut at 65. Boman Irani and Avinash Tiwary play father and son in The Mehta Boys. Boman Irani on The Mehta Boys The Mehta Boys is the story of a father and son who don't get along but are forced to spend …

Boman Irani on The Mehta Boys vs Animal debate: Not every father-son film is same
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Boman Irani on The Mehta Boys vs Animal debate: Not every father-son film is same

India Today  

Actor Boman Irani is set to make his directorial debut with The Mehta Boys, a film exploring a father-son conflict. The trailer offers a glimpse of this heartwarming drama, but many were quick to draw comparisons with Animal, the Ranbir Kapoor-Anil Kapoor starrer, which also revolved around a strained father-son relationship. Given that Animal, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, created …

Avinash Tiwary gets candid about The Mehta Boys and his own father-son relationship
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Avinash Tiwary gets candid about The Mehta Boys and his own father-son relationship

Firstpost  

This personal insight made the experience of working on The Mehta Boys even more profound for Avinash, as he found himself reflecting on his own life while preparing for the role Actor Avinash Tiwary, known for his emotionally charged performances, is set to captivate audiences with his upcoming film The Mehta Boys. Marking Boman Irani’s directorial debut, the film also …

Meet The Mehta Boys: Prime Video Drops the Trailer for its Upcoming Original Movie
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Meet The Mehta Boys: Prime Video Drops the Trailer for its Upcoming Original Movie

Firstpost  

The Mehta Boys is set to premiere exclusively on Prime Video in India and over 240 countries and territories worldwide on February 7 Produced by Boman Irani, Danesh Irani, Vikesh Bhutani and Shujaat Saudagar under the banner of Irani Movietone LLP in association with Chalkboard Entertainment LLP, the movie has been directed by Boman Irani, and written by Alex Dinelaris …

The Mehta Boys Trailer: Boman Irani and Avinash Tiwary Depict The Strained Father-Son Dynamics
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2 months ago

The Mehta Boys Trailer: Boman Irani and Avinash Tiwary Depict The Strained Father-Son Dynamics

ABP News  

The Mehta Boys trailer: The trailer of Boman Irani’s directorial 'The Mehta Boys' was released on Wednesday. The Mehta Boys' trailer The trailer opens with Boman Irani’s character moving into his son Amay’s apartment for a short 48-hour stay. It’s much worse.” Boman Irani on The Mehta Boys Speaking about the film, Boman Irani shared his deep personal connection with …

The Mehta Boys trailer: Boman Irani's directorial debut shows turbulent father-son relationship. Watch
2 months ago

The Mehta Boys trailer: Boman Irani's directorial debut shows turbulent father-son relationship. Watch

Hindustan Times  

The Mehta Boys trailer: After 23 years of being an actor, Boman Irani has now donned the director's hat. He has helmed The Mehta Boys, a slice-of-life relationship drama that tells the story of a strained father-son relationship as they are forced to spend 48 hours together, leading to a tumultuous yet transformative journey. The Mehta Boys trailer: Boman Irani …

The Mehta Boys trailer: Boman Irani, Avinash Tiwary explore father-son dynamics
2 months ago

The Mehta Boys trailer: Boman Irani, Avinash Tiwary explore father-son dynamics

India Today  

Actor Boman Irani's directorial, The Mehta Boys, promises a heartwarming and mature take on the father-son relationship. Watch the trailer of The Mehta Boys here: Speaking about the film, writer, director and actor Boman Irani said, "For me, The Mehta Boys is an extremely personal journey. Avinash Tiwary, who plays Boman Irani’s son Amay in the movie, shared, “Amay’s character …

The Mehta Boys, Boman Irani's directorial debut starring Avinash Tiwary, finally gets a release date
2 months ago

The Mehta Boys, Boman Irani's directorial debut starring Avinash Tiwary, finally gets a release date

Hindustan Times  

Boman Irani is all set to embark on a new journey as a filmmaker. His directorial debut, The Mehta Boys, had its global premiere at the prestigious 15th Chicago South Asian Film Festival in September 2024 and is now gearing up for its release on OTT. The Mehta Boys' OTT release On Thursday, Prime Video took to Instagram to share …

Boman Irani’s directorial debut ‘The Mehta Boys’ locks premiere date on Prime Video
2 months ago

Boman Irani’s directorial debut ‘The Mehta Boys’ locks premiere date on Prime Video

The Hindu  

Streaming service Prime Video on Thursday announced that veteran actor Boman Irani's directorial debut The Mehta Boys will debut on its platform. The Mehta Boys will premiere on the streaming platform on February 07, 2025. 48 hours ⌚ 2 people 👥 1 epic story 🫶#TheMehtaBoysOnPrime, Feb 7 pic.twitter.com/FEdXl4MrC0 — prime video IN January 23, 2025 The Mehta Boys tells the …

IFFI Goa: Boman Irani’s directorial debut 'The Mehta Boys' shines at 55th International Film Festival of India
4 months ago

IFFI Goa: Boman Irani’s directorial debut 'The Mehta Boys' shines at 55th International Film Festival of India

India TV News  

Today at the 55th International Film Festival of India, Prime Video's award-winning original film The Mehta Boys made its eagerly awaited Asia debut to a resounding reception. Being at the 55th IFFI for the Asia premiere of our film which also happens to be my directorial debut is an amazing experience for me and the whole Mehta Boys crew. The …

Boman Irani's 'The Mehta Boys' to premiere in Chicago. KJo, Abhishek Bachchan react
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Boman Irani's 'The Mehta Boys' to premiere in Chicago. KJo, Abhishek Bachchan react

India Today  

Actor Boman Irani is making his directorial debut with 'The Mehta Boys'. Here's Karan's post: Farah Khan, sharing a poster of 'The Mehta Boys' congratulated Boman Irani for his directorial debut. Take a look at his post here: 'The Mehta Boys' follows the story of a father-son duo who barely get along and are forced to spend 48 hours together …

Boman Irani exhorts youth to turn flaws into strengths
1 year ago

Boman Irani exhorts youth to turn flaws into strengths

Hindustan Times  

Bollywood veteran actor Boman Irani captivated the audience with his engaging presence at an interaction in the city on Sunday. During the event “Reflections 23-24” hosted by FICCI Flo, Boman Irani opened up about his struggles and how he turned his flaws into strengths. Notably, Boman Irani, 64, revealed that he was set to make his directorial debut — a …

Boman Irani to make directorial debut with 'The Mehta Boys'
1 year ago

Boman Irani to make directorial debut with 'The Mehta Boys'

The Hindu  

March 19, 2024 05:38 pm | Updated March 20, 2024 06:30 pm IST Prime Video on Tuesday gave a sneak peek into The Mehta Boys, which marks actor Boman Irani's directorial debut. The Mehta Boys follows their tumultuous journey and offers an exploration of the complexities in a father-son relationship.#TheMehtaBoysOnPrime#AreYouReady#PrimeVideoPresentspic.twitter.com/84mEKkYSgK — prime video IN March 19, 2024 Unveiling the teaser …

Boman Irani set to direct his debut film: ‘Will take six months working on it’
1 year, 10 months ago

Boman Irani set to direct his debut film: ‘Will take six months working on it’

New Indian Express  

Boman Irani is gearing up for his directorial debut, which will take up the next six months. I am going to spend the next six months working on my own film now." Earlier this year, the actor shared a post on his social media congratulating his son when he started shooting for his own debut film. When asked when the …

Boman Irani Shares Emotional Pictures As His Son Kayoze Is All Set To Direct His First Feature Film
2 years, 1 month ago

Boman Irani Shares Emotional Pictures As His Son Kayoze Is All Set To Direct His First Feature Film

News 18  

Boman Irani is happy and proud as his son Kayoze is all set to enter the entertainment industry. The first picture showed Boman Irani and his wife Zenobia in an adorable embrace with their son Kayoze. Along with snaps, Boman penned a heartfelt note that read, “Our son Kayo leaves today for his directorial debut for his feature film. Do …

Pitching for young India
5 years, 1 month ago

Pitching for young India

Deccan Chronicle  

Bollywood actor Boman Irani, known for his outstanding performances in films, was in the city on Wednesday. He was the chief guest at the Annual Day celebrations of Yi — Young India, a non-governmental, not-for-profit organisation. Connecting it to Young Indians, he says, “The development of a country depends on the youth’s choice and their determination. With thoughtful initiatives such …

Diwali is a long weekend: Rajkummar Rao, Boman Irani on 'Made In China' fronting 'Housefull 4'
5 years, 5 months ago

Diwali is a long weekend: Rajkummar Rao, Boman Irani on 'Made In China' fronting 'Housefull 4'

India TV News  

Rajkummar Rao's 'Made In China' opens this weekend with two other films -- "Housefull 4", headlined by superstar Akshay Kumar and "Saand Ki Aankh", featuring Taapsee Pannu and Bhumi Pednekar. Fronting two biggies is never an easy task, but Boman Irani, who plays an important role in 'Made In China' discounts any sliver of any competition. It is a large …

I will do anything to be with Rajkumar Hirani: Boman Irani
8 years, 11 months ago

I will do anything to be with Rajkumar Hirani: Boman Irani

Hindustan Times  

Even though Boman Irani entered the film industry with Everybody Says I’m Fine!, he made a mark only in 2003, when he essayed a pivotal role in Munna Bhai MBBS. But when Munna Bhai MBBS happened, I had to give up my day job of a photographer, and since then, I haven’t found the time to go back to my …

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