Boman Irani recalls Sunil Dutt ordering 23 umbrellas so crew could eat together

Veteran actor Boman Irani will soon be seen in Anupam Kher's 'Tanvi The Great'. Known for his memorable roles in films like 'Munna Bhai MBBS' and '3 Idiots', he recently reflected on how the culture on film sets has changed over the years..In an exclusive chat with India Today, recalling a heartwarming memory from his first commercial film, 'Munna Bhai MBBS', Irani shared, 'Sunil Dutt saab came on set and was surprised. He asked, 'Why is everybody going to their vans?' He stopped everyone and said, 'Please, I don't care. Bring 23 beach umbrellas, set up a nice circle — sab log yaar, khana saath mein khayenge (everyone will eat together).''advertisementThe actor went on to express his nostalgia for that era. 'That era is gone. Now people go to their vans. Everyone eats separately. And I feel that camaraderie on set — people eating together — that really matters.'
While the on-set dynamics may have shifted, Boman finds inspiration in the new generation of actors. 'What really impresses me today is the youngsters. They prepare very well, which is really, really good. Some of them come from drama school, some from theatre — and those are the ones who are truly prospering.'He also emphasised the importance of preparation in acting, quoting legendary Hollywood actor Spencer Tracy: 'Learn your lines, hit your marks, and don't walk into the furniture.' Boman added, 'It sounds simple, but it means: just come prepared. Nobody's asking you to solve E = mc. It's a simple job — as long as you're prepared, that should be good."'Tanvi The Great' is scheduled for release on July 18 in theatres. Must Watch

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