Boman Irani is one of India’s most talented and beloved actors. He has appeared in countless films, stage productions, and television shows. From his early work in mainstream Bollywood films to his award-winning performances in theatre, Boman has proven himself to be a versatile and accomplished artist. In this article, we take a look back at the amazing career of this legendary Indian actor.
Early Life and Career
Boman Irani was born on December 2, 1959, in Mumbai, India. The son of a Zoroastrian priest, he grew up in a small community of Parsis in the city. After completing high school, Irani studied electronics at the Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics. He then worked as a photographer and stage actor before moving to television and film.
Boman Irani is one of the most accomplished Indian actors of our time. With a career spanning nearly four decades, he has appeared in some of the most iconic films of Indian cinema. Here are some of his major film roles:
- Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. (2003)
In this classic comedy, Irani plays Dr. J.C. Asthana, the uptight dean of a medical college who butts heads with the title character (played by Sanjay Dutt). The role earned Irani a Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor.
- Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006)
Irani reprised his role as Dr. Asthana in this critically acclaimed sequel, which saw Munna Bhai taking on the Gandhian principles of truth and non-violence to fight injustice in society.
- 3 Idiots (2009)
One of Irani’s most memorable roles came in this blockbuster hit, where he played Virus, the strict and unforgiving headmaster of an engineering college who pushes his students to their limits. The film was hailed as a masterpiece and went on to become one of the highest-grossing Bollywood films of all time.
- PK (2014)
Irani once again displayed his versatility with his performance as Sarfaraz, a man who pretends to be a Hindu godman.
List of movies
| 2001 | Everybody Says I’m Fine |
| 2002 | Lets Talk |
| 2003 | Darna Mana Hai |
| 2003 | Boom |
| 2003 | Munna Bhai MBBS |
| 2004 | Main Hoon Naa |
| 2004 | Lakshya |
| 2004 | Veer Zaara |
| 2005 | Page 3 |
| 2005 | Waqt: The Race Against Time |
| 2005 | My Wife’s Murder |
| 2005 | No Entry |
| 2005 | Maine Gandhi Ko Nahi Maara |
| 2005 | Home Delivery. Aapko…Ghar Tak |
| 2005 | Kal: Yesterday and Tomorrow |
| 2005 | Bluffmaster |
| 2005 | Mr. Prime Minister |
| 2005 | Being Cyrus |
| 2006 | Shaadi Se Pehle |
| 2006 | Pyare Mohan |
| 2006 | Yun Hota To Kya Hota |
| 2006 | Lage Raho Munna Bhai |
| 2006 | Khosla Ka Ghosla |
| 2006 | Don- The Chase Begins Again |
| 2007 | Eklavya: The Royal Guard |
| 2007 | Honeymoon Travels Pvt Ltd |
| 2007 | Heyy Baby |
| 2007 | Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal |
| 2008 | Love Story 2050 |
| 2008 | Kismat Konnection |
| 2008 | Dostana |
| 2008 | Yuvvraaj |
| 2008 | Sorry Bhai! |
| 2008 | Maharathi |
| 2009 | Luck by Chance |
| 2009 | Little Zizou |
| 2009 | 99 |
| 2009 | Kambhakkht Ishq |
| 2009 | Perfect Mismatch |
| 2009 | Fruit and Nut |
| 2009 | 3 Idiots |
| 2009 | Animal |
| 2010 | Well done Abba |
| 2010 | Hum Tum Aur Ghost |
| 2010 | Mirch |
| 2010 | Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hain |
| 2010 | Housefull |
| 2011 | F.A.L.T.U. |
| 2011 | Game |
| 2011 | Love Breakups Zindagi |
| 2011 | Don 2: The King is Back |
| 2012 | Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu |
| 2012 | Housefull 2 |
| 2012 | Tezz |
| 2012 | Ferrari Ki Sawaari |
| 2012 | Cocktail |
| 2012 | Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi |
| 2012 | Student of the Year |
| 2013 | Jolly LLB |
| 2013 | Attarinktiki Daredi |
| 2014 | Youngistaan |
| 2014 | Bhoothnath Returns |
| 2014 | Happy New Year |
| 2014 | PK |
| 2015 | Bengal Tiger |
| 2015 | Dilwale |
| 2016 | Santa Banta Pvt Ltd |
| 2016 | Housefull 3 |
| 2016 | The Legend of Michael Mishra |
| 2016 | Ventilator |
| 2017 | FU : Friendship Unlimited |
| 2018 | Agnyaathavaasi |
| 2018 | Naa Peru Surya, Naa Illu India |
| 2018 | Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran |
| 2018 | Sanju |
| 2018 | Welcome to New York |
| 2018 | Khajoor Pe Atke |
| 2019 | Total Dhamaal |
| 2019 | PM Narendra Modi |
| 2019 | Jhalki |
| 2019 | Kaappaan |
| 2019 | Made in China |
| 2019 | Drive |
| 2020 | Maska |
| 2021 | 83 |
| 2022 | Runway 34 |
| 2022 | Jayeshbhai Jordaar |
| 2022 | Uunchai |