Posting a series of Irani family pictures, the veteran actor-turned-filmmaker opened up about the absence that shaped him—the father he never got to meet, the void he carried for years, and how fatherhood itself helped him heal.

“Life has a way of shaping us through the relationships we have—or the ones we longed for but never got to experience,” he wrote. “I never had the chance to meet or see my father, and for the longest time, I carried the weight of an absence I could never fill. I never got the chance to know him, to learn from him, or to simply be his son. But life came full circle when I became a father myself.”

Irani’s post is as much a reflection on his personal journey as it is an introduction to The Mehta Boys, a film that digs deep into the fragile, often tumultuous bond between a father and son. Starring Boman Irani as the father and Avinash Tiwary as the son, alongside Puja Swarup and Shreya Chaudhry in pivotal roles, the film is themed on the unspoken words that can fracture even the strongest bonds.

A deeply personal project for Irani, The Mehta Boys has already garnered widespread acclaim across international film festivals, with critics hailing its ability to transcend culture and geography, making the father-son dynamic feel universal.

The film explores a crucial phase in a father-and-son relationship—the moment where a once-beautiful bond begins to sour. As the boy enters manhood, he starts to believe he no longer needs his father. The shift is subtle at first, but soon, egos and insecurities clash, and what was once a loving connection is drowned in an unspoken resentment.

“My sons gave me the love I once yearned for, and now, with my beautiful grandkids, I see the power of family in its purest form,” he continued in his post. “ #TheMehtaBoys is a story that’s deeply personal to me. It explores the father-son bond—the love, the turmoil, and the unspoken emotions that pass through generations.Sometimes, the way we love is shaped by how we were loved, or how we weren’t. Parents aren’t perfect, but they carry their own histories, their own wounds, and their own silent struggles.”

It took Irani over a decade to bring The Mehta Boys to life, a journey that began with writing, stretched through years of production, and finally culminated in his role as a director. And now, as the film finds its audience, he hopes it sparks a conversation between fathers and sons who, like the characters in the film, struggle to say what they really mean.

In his post, he concluded, “This film took me over a decade to bring to life—from writing to producing to directing. It holds a piece of my soul, and today, I finally get to share it with you all. #TheMehtaBoys releases today on @primevideoin I hope you watch it, I hope it moves you, and most of all, I hope it reminds you to cherish the bonds you have. Family is everything. Love is everything. ”

The Mehta Boys is now streaming on Prime Video.

It’s beyond my control!

When one of the paparazzi complimented Boman Irani by calling him handsome, he responded with a witty smile saying “It’s not my fault I can’t do anything about it, it’s beyond my control”leaving everyone in fits of laughter with his playful sense of humor.

 

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A lighthearted sendoff before the IFFSA Toronto screening

Before heading to the screening of The Mehta Boys at IFFSA Toronto, Boman Irani not only posed for photos but also made a fun video with the paparazzi, capturing their smiles and energy as he asked for their names and responding with his warmest smile when they wished him luck.

 

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Boman Irani guides the Paparazzi for a perfect shot

In a playful twist, Boman becomes the cameraman, filming the paparazzi instead of posing. Caught off guard, they laugh and follow his lead for the perfect shot.

 

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Boman Irani, known for his versatile performances, is set to make his directorial debut with the much-anticipated film The Mehta Boys, the film is co-written with Dinelaris, marking another milestone in their ongoing creative collaboration.

Adding glamour to the event, several prominent celebrities like Farah Khan, Reema Kagti, Zoya Akhtar, Issabelle Kaif, Vasan Bala, Manasi Parekh amongst others

Speaking at the event, Boman Irani shared” Alex, you have seen the excitement in the room, you have seen the excitement as we prepped, you have seen my mobile phone and the group chat, just because Alex was coming to town. We can’t thank you enough for the five or six hours you spent with us.This is something money can’t buy. The fact that you shared with us, man, Alex, no wonder you are my brother.”

Alexander Dinelaris Jr., best known for his Academy Award-winning screenplay for Birdman added, “I am grateful to Boman and whoever made this possible. When I came here last time in 2019 to kick off Irani movitones, we did a session with a lot more than these 1500 people. But Spiral Bound, through the COVID period until now, isn’t just a group; this is a movement, and that is profound. That’s why I feel a sense of responsibility. The amount of love and care that even mentions my name when talking to you always makes me extremely nervous. But here we are. So you’ll forgive me in advance,” he ended it with a chuckle.

The session explored essential elements of scriptwriting, including them providing the participants with invaluable advice, solutions and guidance to the screen to the aspiring screenplay writers. The students were also given a sneak peek into the creative process behind The Mehta Boys, a heartfelt coming-of-age drama that celebrates friendship and resilience.

Waqt: The Race Against Time

Waqt is a 2005 classic Vipul Shah movie. It’s a comic-drama movie starring Amitabh Bachchan, Boman Irani, Akshay Kumar and Priyanka Chopra along with others. The major comic part of the movie is dedicated to Ishwar (AB) and Natu’s (BI) witty banter and how they try to get back at each other. Here is the perfect example of the duo’s entertaining on-screen charisma.

Housefull

Housefull was the start of a larger-than-life franchise. The over-the-top jokes, the fun and laughter are always promised in these movies. Housefull is a special franchise for Boman Irani as he is part of all of them and Batook Patel will never not be iconic.

Kambakht Ishq

Directed by Sabbir Khan, Kambhaqt Ishq is a quindecennial rom-com featuring Akshay Kumar and Kareena Kapoor Khan. One of the most comical scenes of the movie is ft. Boman Irani as AK’s doctor. Have a look:

PK

PK is a science fiction satirical comedy drama film directed by Rajkumar Hirani. The movie has Aamir Khan as lead along with Anushka Sharma, Boman Irani and Sushant Singh Rajput. Irani plays the role of Anushka in the movie who doesn’t believe in god and is very interested in PK’s approach towards religion. The interactions between BI and AK’s characters are hilarious will definitely leave you LOL. Have a look:

Cocktail

Cocktail’s superhit status in 2012 and Boman Irani’s hilarious character continue to be celebrated and cherished by fans. This scene from the movie will always be iconic. The comic timing between Boman Irani, Saif Ali Khan and Deepika Padukone is unmatched and the best use of comic timing.

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Boman Irani sends warm wishes to Amitabh Bachchan on his birthday, expressing deep admiration for the living legend’s influence across generations. ” You have influenced not just my generation but the generation before me. Let me tell you, there will be many generations after me that will learn from you and be inspired by you. Live long, stay healthy, and keep inspiring us. We love you, Mr. B. This little boy who saw you in ‘Anand’ many, many years ago loves you even more today, and I know people love you so much, and we are blessed to have you, we are blessed to have known you”

 

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Boman Irani ended the on sweet note hoping the actor lives for hundred and fifty million years.