Ram Charan gets into beast mode as he gears up for Peddi shoot
Behind-the-scenes glimpses of Ram Charan’s physical preparation for the rural sports action film Peddi emerge, as the production team gears up for upcoming schedules.
Born on December 2, 1959, Boman Irani is an Indian actor, photographer and voice artist who has predominantly worked in Hindi cinema he has also worked in Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Kannada and Malayalam.
He finished secondary schooling at St. Mary's School, after which he undertook a 2-year waiter course at Mithibai College in Mumbai.
After his polytechnic diploma course, he joined the Taj Mahal Palace & Tower where he worked as a waiter and in room service for two years. Till the age of 32, he managed the bakery and namkeen shop that belonged to his mother.
While he was working at the Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, he bought a camera and took sports pictures. He continued to do some freelance photography work till the age of 32. He requested to become the official photographer of the World Cup during the world boxing championships in Mumbai.
Adajania, then-president of the Olympic Boxing Association of India was impressed with his work and hired him as his official photographer.
Boman Irani always had a passion for acting and he had participated in plays during his college and school days. His earliest theatrical appearance was in Roshni, in which he played a cameo at the Regional Theatre in Versova.
He appeared in serials such as Family Ties and Mahatma vs Gandhi. He also did some commercials such as Fanta, Ambuja Cements, Ceat and Krack Jack biscuits.
He made an appearance on the big screen with small but significant role in Darna Mana Hai in 2003. However, in the same year, Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.. became a milestone for his career as his role as J. Asthana earned him a Filmfare Award nomination for Best Comedian.
He later appeared in Lage Raho Munna Bhai and 3 Idiots opposite Aamir khan which earned him a Filmfare Award and a Star Screen Award for Best Actor in a Villainous Role.
He has appeared in movies such as Main Hoon Na, Lakshya, Veer-Zaara, Page 3, Waqt: The Race Against Time, My Wife's Murder, Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara, Bluffmaster, Shaadi Se Pehle, Heyy Babyy, Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd., Dostana, Luck by Chance, Well Done Abba, Housefull 2, Happy New Year, Uunchai and many others.
He has acted in more than a 100 films in his career.
Apart from this, he owns a production house named Irani Movietone. He began a masterclass named Spiral Bound with the aim of uniting amateur and professional screenwriters in 2020.
He is married to Zenobia Irani and has two kids.
Behind-the-scenes glimpses of Ram Charan’s physical preparation for the rural sports action film Peddi emerge, as the production team gears up for upcoming schedules.
Anupam Kher shared a fun BTS moment from the sets of 'Khosla Ka Khosla 2'. The film is currently shot in Delhi with Boman Irani.
Anupam Kher celebrated 100 days of Tanvi The Great in theatres, calling the film a heartfelt journey that has quietly touched audiences.
Ravi Kishan is set to join the cast of 'Khosla Ka Ghosla' 2, currently filming in Delhi, while Boman Irani is confirmed to reprise his role and will join the shoot on January 8.
The Raja Saab, starring Prabhas and directed by Maruthi, has been cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) with a U/A 16+ certificate after two scenes were modified.
As 3 Idiots completes 16 years, Boman Irani revisited his iconic character Virus by sharing an AI-generated video celebrating the film’s legacy.
Karan Johar's Homebound, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, has been shortlisted for Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards. The announcement saw a wave of congratulatory messages from celebrities and fans.
Boman Irani is set to share screen space with Prabhas and Sanjay Dutt in director Maruti’s The RajaSaab, as Prabhas shared a new poster featuring Boman while wishing him a happy birthday.
Actor Aamir Khan received the first-ever RK Laxman Award for Excellence. The prestigious award, a special tribute to the legendary artist RK Laxman, was presented by his family to the superstar.
The makers of the much-anticipated film 'The Raja Saab' on Thursday unveiled a new poster to mark actor Prabhas' birthday. The film is set for Sankranthi 2026 release.
The death of veteran actor Asrani has come as a huge loss to his fans and the Indian film industry alike. Actor Ajay Devgn, director Madhur Bhandarkar, singer Adnan Sami, among others, remembered the Sholay actor and shared their condolences.
Boman Irani mentored aspiring writers at the FICCI Frames 2025 event, emphasising excellence and resilience. He highlighted the need for new voices in Indian cinema and called for writers to secure fair credit and pay.
Actor Shriya Pilgaonkar has joined director Priyadarshan's upcoming thriller Haiwaan. The film is a Hindi remake of the Malayalam hit 'Oppam' and marks a major reunion of actors Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan.
Actors Aamir Khan and Boman Irani mourned the death of veteran actor Achyut Potdar. They paid their last respects to their '3 Idiots' co-star.
The recent YouTube video of filmmaker Farah Khan featured flirtatious exchanges with actor Boman Irani. She also joked about casting couch in the video. Khan also warned her long-time cook Dilip not to tell her husband about her banter with the actor.
Actor Boman Irani shares a nostalgic memory of Sunil Dutt bringing the crew together on Munna Bhai MBBS set. He highlights how film-set camaraderie has changed and praises the new generation's preparation.
Actor Diljit Dosanjh is all set to play the titular role in 'Detective Sherdil' set in Budapest. The upcoming murder-mystery releasing on ZEE5 shows Diljit playing a sharp-witted detective.
Boman Irani fulfilled his childhood dream by attending the French Open in Paris, a surprise birthday gift from his family. The actor shared his experiences through photos and videos on Instagram.
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Actor Boman Irani talks about learning new skills before making his directorial debut with The Mehta Boys
In this exclusive conversation, actor and director Anupam Kher discusses his film 'Tanvi The Great' making the eligibility list for the 98th Academy Awards, alongside 'Kantara Chapter One'. Kher expresses his excitement, stating, 'it's a great feeling and it just validates my belief that if you make good films, they find their path.' He notes the pride he feels in representing a modern India, not one of poverty or stereotypes, but one that 'celebrates the largeness of India.' Kher also shares his admiration for 'Kantara', revealing he watched it in theatres with his mother and brother and personally congratulated director Rishabh Shetty. He highlights how the two films represent diverse aspects of Indian storytelling, one rooted in tradition and the other in modern aspiration.
Shah Rukh Khan’s third film of the year, Rajkumar Hirani’s Dunki, hit the screens on Thursday, riding on the massive success of SRK’s first two movies this year, Pathaan and Jawan, both of which grossed over Rs 1,000 crore globally. One of the most anticipated films of the year, Dunki, which marks the return of Hirani after five years, also casts Taapsee Pannu, Vicky Kaushal, Boman Irani, Anil Grover, Vikram Kochhar and Dia Mirza in key roles. The move has received a grand welcome from the people with cinema theatres going full even for the early morning show.
From working as a waiter, selling his clicked pictures for ₹20 as a photographer, performing at the theatres to ruling Bollywood now, Boman Irani has tasted them all. Did you know that Boman has acted in over 90 films in the span of 20 years of his acting career. He started out with ads, digital films, entered Bollywood but got recognition only after his role in the film 'Munna Bhai MBBS'. This dyslexic child defied all failures to be who he is today. On his Birthday, here's everything you didn't know about him & his inspiring life.