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Indian Express
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Detective Sherdil movie review: Diljit Dosanjh's endearing performance can't save this flat film
Detective Sherdil movie review: A billionaire is found dead. It is murder most foul. His will reveals a shocker. His fortune is split between his favourite canine and a complete outsider. Cue, shock and outrage. Enter sharp sleuth Sherdil, and the worms come wriggling out. On the suspects' list is Pankaj Bhatti's (Boman Irani) entire family, starting with wife Rajeshwari (Ratna Pathak Shah), son Angad (Sumeet Saigal) and daughter Shanti (Banita Sandhu). The dead man's driver is also under the scanner, but the family's ire is directed against Shanti's boyfriend Poorvak (Arjun Tanwar), a deaf-mute like her, who is the biggest recipient of Bhatti's generosity. There are enough adept actors in this ensemble, led by Dosanjh, for us to expect an engaging whodunit. But the treatment is flat, making the characters even flatter, as they come on to say their lines and disappear into the wings. Why, for example, is this film set in Budapest? At least that's what it seems like, and everyone races around in cars at top speed, screeching to a halt at large mansions and police stations which could be anywhere at all. The fact that Shanti is hearing-and-speech impaired, and so is her boyfriend, had the potential to lift things. As did Chunky Panday's monkish avataar. But very little sticks. It isn't as if our canny jasoos, a cross between Byomkesh and Karamchand as he describes himself pithily, is not trying his best: we get to hear him speak English which makes for a nice change from his usual Hindi/Punjabi, look slant-eyed at lithe colleague Natasha (Diana Penty) whom he has a bit of history with, play the harmonica everytime he gets a chance, and he gets them a lot, and cracking the case. Watch Detective Sherdil movie trailer here: Dosanjh is such an endearing performer that even a sub-par sit com-type script can't really keep him down, even if his voice-ever is never ending. But the others, including sundry foreigners who have been induced to play supporting parts, don't fare as well. Neither does the film. Detective Sherdil movie cast: Diljit Dosanjh, Boman Irani, Ratna Pathak Shah, Diana Penty, Sumeet Vyas, Banita Sandhu, Arjun Tanwar, Chunky Pandey Detective Sherdil movie director: Ravi Chhabriya Detective Sherdil movie rating: 1.5 stars
Indian Express
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Boman Irani on growing up as a ‘scared child', says father died before he was born: ‘My mother would suffer anxiety attacks in the middle of night'
Out of the several thousands of faces that try to make it as an actor in Bollywood, very few actually get the chance to showcase their talent on the biggest stage. Among those few, even fewer manage to stay relevant for a long time while delivering diverse and engaging performances, and Boman Irani is one such actor. Once working as a waiter at the Taj Hotel in Mumbai, Irani made it to the big leagues, and he did it even after starting almost a lap behind other stars due to the turmoils he faced in his personal life. In a recent interview, the Munna Bhai MBBS actor talked about losing his father to Nephritis before he was even born, and how his mother raised him through all that. While making an appearance on the Raj Shamani podcast, Boman talked about his journey as an actor and also reflected upon his childhood. He talked about his father's passing and admitted that he never truly understood the concept of a father because he never experienced it for himself. Shamani asked him about how he felt about his passing, to which Irani replied, 'How could I feel anything? I never saw him. How can I feel the absence of something if I never had it in the first place? I never knew what a father was.' ALSO READ: David Dhawan was a 'dummy director', went missing from shoots, fed 'zeher' in Govinda's mind: Pahlaj Nihalani He continued talking about his childhood and how everyone in his family was overprotective about him, which in turn made him a very shy and nervous child. 'I was a very scared child. When a kid loses his father, the family dotes on him, which creates a certain comfort zone. I wasn't tough enough for the world back then, and I couldn't even talk or express myself properly.' He admitted that there was no real male role model in his life, and because of that he turned to mischief as he grew up. He then turned to how his mother suffered after being widowed at a young age and how she raised him despite health-related issues and financial problems. Irani said, 'After my father passed away, my mother served a long stint in the hospital, and the wafer shop that we owned also suffered a lot due to my father's absence. My mother decided to take all the problems by the throat, and she wanted her kids to have a prosperous life. She first decided to take care of all the money we owed to people because she didn't want anyone questioning the family.' He added that 'My mother wasn't a strong woman, but she became one.' Irani also admitted that all this work and responsibility did take a toll on his mother as well, as he frequently suffered from panic attacks. He said, 'She had to deal with so much in her life, and all that stress used to materialise as anxiety attacks. In the middle of the night, or early in the morning, she used to start feeling anxious and feel like she was dying. We didn't have a phone at the house, so as an 11-year-old, I used to walk 3 km to get a doctor.' On the professional front, Irani will next be seen in Detective Sherdil alongside Diljit Dosanjh, Ratna Pathak Shah, Diana Penty, and Sumeet Vyas. The film will be available for streaming on Zee5 from June 20.
India Gazette
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India Gazette
Couldn't understand maths but it does not define me: Boman Irani on his struggles with dyslexia
New Delhi [India], June 20 (ANI): Bollywood actor Boman Irani, known for his standout roles in 'Munna Bhai MBBS', '3 Idiots', and 'Khosla Ka Ghosla', has been vocal about his childhood struggles with dyslexia. Reflecting on his journey, Irani shared how he overcame the challenges, highlighting that the learning disorder doesn't 'define' who he is today. In a candid conversation with ANI, Boman Irani spoke about the uniqueness of every individual, pointing out that no two people share the same DNA, which makes each person naturally different. He urged people to use their 'ability or disability' to their advantage and to focus on areas in which they truly excel. 'No human being's DNA is identical. Right? Their structure, or maybe their dyslexia, or some aptitude, or the left brain, or the right brain, or there are different forms of autism, light spectrum, heavy spectrum. And everybody should use their ability or their disability to their advantage. I always think that when I was in school, I could not understand mathematics. And that does not define me. What does define me then? My ability to communicate. My ability to tell stories. My ability to use my body. My ability to use my voice. Use that,' said Boman Irani. The 'Khosla Ka Ghosla' actor shared that while he struggles with numbers and has no memory for arithmetic, he has excelled in other areas, like remembering film scenes since childhood. He concluded by urging people never to feel inferior because of their differences. 'I have a great memory for certain things. I have no memory for numbers. Zero. So, you can teach me arithmetic for hours, I will never understand it. So, that is society's way of judging you. I don't get judged like that. I get judged by my own personal competence. So, when I was 11 years old, I saw this scene in a movie. I still have that clear memory because maybe because of some disability or ability. So, I just feel, one must never feel inferior to anybody,' said Boman Irani. With the diverse filmography under his belt, the actor opened up about some of the memorable roles of his career. One of them was his iconic role of 'Kishen Khurana' in Dibakar Banerjee's 'Khosla Ka Ghosla' in 2006. Being a Parsi from South Bombay, the makers were sceptical about Boman's casting for the role of a Punjabi businessman in the film. 'Khosla Ka Ghosla was a big, big thing for me as an actor. As a performer. Everybody was very sceptical of me doing the role, because I'm a Parsi from South Bombay, and I'm playing a Punjabi from Delhi. And, yeh nahi kar paayega (he won't be able to do it). So, I said, no, no, no, the moment you say nahi kar paayega na, toh maine challenge le liya (I took it as a challenge). Katam ho gya ( It was over then). And, then you work harder and harder and harder to do the insurmountable. So, in that sense, it was, for me, very special. And, then, people couldn't believe that I'm, you know, Parsi from South Bombay, behaving, you know, the way this character was behaving,' said Boman Irani. Boman Irani will be next seen in the film 'Detective Sherdil', which is exclusively streaming on Zee5 from today. He will be joined by Diljit Dosanjh, Diana Penty, Ratna Pathak, Sumit Vyas, and others in the film. (ANI)
News18
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Boman Irani Reflects On Growing Up Without A Father: ‘I Lacked Toughness'
Last Updated: Boman Irani mentioned that he was a nervous child and when there is no father at home, individuals become overprotective. Boman Irani, known for portraying some of Bollywood's most memorable characters, has consistently delivered impactful performances across film and television. In a recent interview, the veteran actor opened up about his challenging childhood and how he carved out a successful career in showbiz despite early emotional struggles. He revealed that he never had the chance to experience a father's love, as his father passed away before he was born, leaving a lasting emotional void in his life. In a conversation with Raj Shamani on his podcast, the actor spoke about his father's demise and how his void affected him. The actor said, 'Jo maine aaj tak mehsoos hi nahi kiya, toh uska loss kese mehsoos karenge. Mujhe pata hi nahi hai ki father kya hota hai. I had other complications. I was a nervous child. Father nahi hone pe ghar pe log zayada protective hojate hai and vo ek comfort zone hai. Toughness nahi thi mereme. Jab mai chota tha toh maine dekha hi nahi tha mard. (How can I sense the loss of something I've never experienced? I'm not even sure what a father is. I had other issues. I was a nervous child. When there is no father at home, individuals become overprotective, resulting in a comfort zone. I lacked toughness. When I was a child, I had no idea what a man was.)" Boman Irani will star in the ZEE5 original thriller Detective Sherdil. He portrays a father and when asked about the character of his father, he said, 'There is a void, I don't know if it really means anything, I am not trying to fill in. And if I am, I am not aware of it." Detective Sherdil, which had finished filming several years ago, had been shelved for unknown reasons. However, it premiered on ZEE5 on June 20. Set against the gorgeous background of Budapest, Detective Sherdil combines intrigue, comedy and a cast of suspect people in what promises to be an entertaining, family-friendly adventure. It also stars Sumeet Vyas, Diana Penty, Banita Sandhu, Chunky Panday and Ratna Pathak Shah. First Published:
Mint
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Couldnt understand maths but it does not define me: Boman Irani on his struggles with dyslexia
New Delhi [India], June 20 (ANI): Bollywood actor Boman Irani, known for his standout roles in 'Munna Bhai MBBS', '3 Idiots', and 'Khosla Ka Ghosla', has been vocal about his childhood struggles with dyslexia. Reflecting on his journey, Irani shared how he overcame the challenges, highlighting that the learning disorder doesn't "define" who he is today. In a candid conversation with ANI, Boman Irani spoke about the uniqueness of every individual, pointing out that no two people share the same DNA, which makes each person naturally different. He urged people to use their "ability or disability" to their advantage and to focus on areas in which they truly excel. "No human being's DNA is identical. Right? Their structure, or maybe their dyslexia, or some aptitude, or the left brain, or the right brain, or there are different forms of autism, light spectrum, heavy spectrum. And everybody should use their ability or their disability to their advantage. I always think that when I was in school, I could not understand mathematics. And that does not define me. What does define me then? My ability to communicate. My ability to tell stories. My ability to use my body. My ability to use my voice. Use that," said Boman Irani. The 'Khosla Ka Ghosla' actor shared that while he struggles with numbers and has no memory for arithmetic, he has excelled in other areas, like remembering film scenes since childhood. He concluded by urging people never to feel inferior because of their differences. "I have a great memory for certain things. I have no memory for numbers. Zero. So, you can teach me arithmetic for hours, I will never understand it. So, that is society's way of judging you. I don't get judged like that. I get judged by my own personal competence. So, when I was 11 years old, I saw this scene in a movie. I still have that clear memory because maybe because of some disability or ability. So, I just feel, one must never feel inferior to anybody," said Boman Irani. With the diverse filmography under his belt, the actor opened up about some of the memorable roles of his career. One of them was his iconic role of 'Kishen Khurana' in Dibakar Banerjee's 'Khosla Ka Ghosla' in 2006. Being a Parsi from South Bombay, the makers were sceptical about Boman's casting for the role of a Punjabi businessman in the film. "Khosla Ka Ghosla was a big, big thing for me as an actor. As a performer. Everybody was very sceptical of me doing the role, because I'm a Parsi from South Bombay, and I'm playing a Punjabi from Delhi. And, yeh nahi kar paayega (he won't be able to do it). So, I said, no, no, no, the moment you say nahi kar paayega na, toh maine challenge le liya (I took it as a challenge). Katam ho gya ( It was over then). And, then you work harder and harder and harder to do the insurmountable. So, in that sense, it was, for me, very special. And, then, people couldn't believe that I'm, you know, Parsi from South Bombay, behaving, you know, the way this character was behaving," said Boman Irani. Boman Irani will be next seen in the film 'Detective Sherdil', which is exclusively streaming on Zee5 from today. He will be joined by Diljit Dosanjh, Diana Penty, Ratna Pathak, Sumit Vyas, and others in the film. (ANI)
