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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)
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)
Time of India
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Boman Irani reflects on losing his father before he was born: ‘Mujhe pata hi nahi hai ki father kya hota hai'
Veteran actor Boman Irani , who is known for delivering some of Bollywood's most iconic and emotionally resonant performances in films such as 3 Idiots, Lage Raho Munna Bhai, Munna Bhai MBBS, Khosla Ka Ghosla, Dunki and many others, recently opened up about the deep personal void left by the absence of his father, a man he never got to meet. In a recent conversation with Raj Shamani, the Munna Bhai MBBS star revealed that his father passed away before he was born, and as a result, he grew up never knowing what it felt like to receive a father's love. 'Jo maine aaj tak mehsoos hi nahi kiya, toh uska loss kaise mehsoos karenge? Mujhe pata hi nahi hai ki father kya hota hai,' Boman said. 'I had other complications. I was a nervous child. Father nahi hone pe ghar ke log zyada protective ho jaate hai, and that becomes a comfort zone. Toughness nahi thi mere mein. Jab main chhota tha, maine dekha hi nahi tha 'mard' (a father figure).' Boman Irani marks 38th wedding anniversary with pictures with wife Zenobia 'I'm not trying to fill the void' The actor will next be seen in the upcoming film Detective Sherdil, where he plays the role of a father. When asked whether playing such roles stirs up any emotions related to the absence of his own father, Boman responded with introspection. 'There is a void. I don't know if it really means anything. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Glicemia acima de 100? Tente esse truque antes de dormir Saúde Nacional Undo I'm not trying to fill in. And if I am, I'm not aware of it,' he said. In Detective Sherdil, directed by Ravi Chhabria, Boman Irani plays the role of a businessman who gets murdered, prompting an investigation from actor Diljit Dosanjh. It also stars Diana Penty, Chunky Panday, Ratna Pathak Shah and Banita Sandhu. The film is set to premiere on June 20.
Khaleej Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Bollywood not responsible for late or early bloomers, says '3 Idiots' star Boman Irani
Actor Boman Irani debuted in the film industry at the age of 44 and directed his first feature film, Mehta Boys, at 65. Widely regarded as one of the 'late bloomers' of the Indian film industry, the actor strongly opposed the general notion that the early or late success of Indian artists depends on the flow of opportunities in Bollywood. In an interview with ANI, Boman Irani said that the actors are responsible for their early and late success in Bollywood. He highlighted the importance of the craft and hard work of the actor for the "late or early bloom" in the film industry. "I don't think Bollywood is responsible for late bloomers. Bollywood, or the Indian film industry, is not responsible for late bloomers or early bloomers. It is up to the individual to be responsible for their bloom," he said. "You make your own luck, they say, right? I just tell people who come with dreams, sure, come with dreams. But, at the same time, come with craft." Irani is popular not just for his impeccable comic timing but also for his versatility as an actor, evident in the diverse roles he has portrayed — from the authoritarian college director Virus in 3 Idiots to the shrewd businessman Kishan Khurana in Khosla Ka Ghosla. Drawing inspiration from his life, the Munna Bhai MBBS actor advices the young and upcoming artists to work on their craft to succeed in any field. He says "heartbreak" is inevitable for those artists who refuse to hone their acting skills and just focus on their "good looks" to achieve fame in the film industry. "... But what did you bring to the auditions? What training did you do? You went to drama school, and even if you didn't go, what did you do in self-training? Which pictures did you watch? Which acting books did you read? Which videos did you watch? How much have you rehearsed? Don't expect Bollywood to do anything for you," he said. Irani will be next seen in Detective Sherdil on Zee5, which stars Diljit Dosanjh, Diana Penty, Banita Sandhu and Ratna Pathak Shah. He will also be seen in the film Tanvi The Great, which is directed by Anupam Kher.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
"Bollywood is not responsible for late or early bloomers": Boman Irani on success, failures of actors in Indian film industry
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Actor Boman Irani debuted in the film industry at the age of 44 and directed his first feature film, Mehta Boys, at 65. Widely regarded as one of the 'late bloomers' of the Indian film industry , the actor strongly opposed the general notion that the early or late success of Indian artists depends on the flow of opportunities in Bollywood. In an interview with ANI, Boman Irani said that the actors are responsible for their early and late success in Bollywood. He highlighted the importance of the craft and hard work of the actor for the "late or early bloom" in the film industry. "I don't think Bollywood is responsible for late bloomers. Bollywood, or the Indian film industry, is not responsible for late bloomers or early bloomers. It is up to the individual to be responsible for their bloom. You make your own luck, they say, right? I just tell people who come with dreams, sure, come with dreams. But, at the same time, come with craft," said Boman Irani. Boman Irani is popular not just for his impeccable comic timing but also for his impressive versatility as an actor, evident in the diverse roles he has portrayed -- from the authoritarian college director Virus in '3 Idiots' to the shrewd businessman Kishan Khurana in 'Khosla Ka Ghosla'. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Brass Idols - Handmade Brass Statues for Home & Gifting Luxeartisanship Buy Now Undo Drawing inspiration from his life, the 'Munna Bhai' actor advices the young and upcoming artists to work on their craft to succeed in any field. He says that the "heartbreak" is inevitable for those artists who refuse to hone their acting skills and just focus on their "good looks" to achieve fame in the film industry. "Work on your craft. Don't say I want to become an actor. I tried a lot. I went to auditions, and I auditioned here and there. That you have to do. But what did you bring to the auditions? What training did you do? You went to drama school, and even if you didn't go, what did you do in self-training? Which pictures did you watch? Which acting books did you read? Which videos did you watch? How much have you rehearsed? If you don't rehearse, if you say, you look beautiful, I will get a job. That is, you will always be heartbroken. So, this is what I am saying, make your own luck. Don't expect Bollywood to do anything for you," said Boman Irani. Irani is popularly known for his films such as '3 Idiots', 'Lage Raho Munna Bhai', 'Munna Bhai MBBS', 'Khosla Ka Ghosla', 'Dunki' and many others. Meanwhile, Boman Irani will be next seen in the film 'Detective Sherdil' on Zee5, which stars Diljit Dosanjh, Diana Penty, Banita Sandhu, Ratna Pathak Shah and more. Irani will play the role of a businessman who gets murdered, prompting an investigation from actor Diljit Dosanjh. The movie is set to stream from June 20. He will also be seen in the film 'Tanvi The Great', which is directed by Anupam Kher and stars debutant Shubhangi Dutt in the lead role.
