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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.
Pink Villa
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Meet actor who sold photos for Rs 20, debuted at 42, is part of every Rajkumar Hirani movie, and has now turned director
Someone has rightly said: 'It's never too late to turn your dreams into reality'. Well, this line might sound 'bookish' and 'preachy', but this Bollywood actor proved it true with his hard work, determination, and unmatchable acting talent. Guess what? He not only struggled for 14 years but also worked as a waiter, sold namkeen and biscuits via his farsan shop, and finally made his Bollywood debut at the age of 42. He is none other than Boman Irani. Boman Irani's early life and education Born on December 2, 1959, Boman Irani 's father passed away 6 months before his birth. He suffered from dyslexia in his childhood, and managed a bakery and family namkeen shop in Mumbai along with his mother. Irani also did a waiter course at Mithibai College (Mumbai) and served at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel (popularly known as The Taj Hotel). He then worked as a photographer until his marriage and even sold photos of school cricket and football matches for just 20 to 30 rupees. His photography career rose as he managed to become the official photographer for the Indian Boxing Association. Boman Irani's acting career The 65-year-old had a passion for acting since his childhood. Boman did theater for several years before making his screen acting debut in 2001 with Everybody Says I'm Fine! His breakthrough role was 'Dr Asthana' in Rajkumar Hirani 's debut film Munna Bhai MBBS. Since then, Irani has been an incredible part of every Hirani directorial, which includes Lage Raho Munna Bhai, 3 Idiots, PK, Sanju, and Dunki, apart from Munna Bhai MBBS. Besides the titles mentioned above, the veteran star has always impressed the audience with his brilliant acting skills. To name a few, his rich filmography includes Main Hoon Na, Lakshya, Veer-Zaara, Waqt: The Race Against Time, Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara, Being Cyrus, Khosla Ka Ghosla, Don- The Chase Begins Again, Well Done Abba, Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd., Housefull, Don 2, Shirin Farhad ki Toh Nikal Padi, Jolly LLB, Jayeshbhai Jordaar, Uunchai, and more. Boman turned director and producer with The Mehta Boys, starring himself and Avinash Tiwary in the lead roles. While he is yet to announce his second directorial, he will be next seen in Detective Sherdil, Tanvi The Great and The Raja Saab. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more.
India.com
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
'My age became the biggest…': Boman Irani on how his age shaped his Bollywood journey
In a world of glitz and glamour, where people are obsessed with youth and overnight fame, there is an actor who is Bollywood's glorious exception — a man who arrived late but left early impressions. He is none other than Boman Irani. For Boman, before the lights, camera, and rolling tape, his life revolved around a different lens — the one on his camera. However, when he started his journey in Bollywood with the film Josh in 2000, he left everyone's jaws dropped. Over the years, he became part of superhit films such as Munna Bhai MBBS, Don, 3 Idiots, Happy New Year, and more. Now, Boman is all set to feature in his next project Detective Sherdil on Zee5 Global, which stars Diljit Dosanjh, Diana Penty, Banita Sandhu, Ratna Pathak Shah, and more. In a recent exclusive conversation with Boman talked about his upcoming film and also addressed the pressure of being a 'late boomer' in Bollywood. When we asked him whether starting his career at 44 ever made him feel the pressure of entering the industry in his 40s — given the fact that Bollywood is an industry where youth is often equated with success, the actor replied, 'My age has been my advantage. People have always given a plus point for being and reinventing myself as an actor, writer, and a director as the years have gone by. So why should age have anything to do with my skills? My mind is youthful, and I'm happy about it!' Coming back to Detective Sherdil, Boman shared insights about his role and screen time. With the trailer being released, Boman's character is shown as a rich head of the family who gets murdered in the first scene, leaving audiences curious about what comes next. Talking about the role, Boman said, 'You are right, pehle hi scene mein Mr. Bhati (my character) gets murdered. But through the whole investigation, in the scenes where characters are being interrogated, he keeps coming through the film. He's right there till the end. Though it is not a very big role, I am happy to do it.' He further added, 'Dekho, role ke length se main agar apna career judge karta toh main kuch nahi karta na life mein. So people have to understand that despite roles being small, you have to enjoy it.' Meanwhile, Boman also made a powerful debut at Cannes 2025 to represent his film Tanvi The Great. For the last two decades, Boman has been enthralling his fans, and the audience wants to see more of him in future films!
