Boman Irani’s Directorial Debut ‘The Mehta Boys’ Captivates the Audience at IFFI, Goa!
An Irani Movietone LLP and #ChalkboardEntertainmentLLP production, The Mehta Boys marks the directorial debut of Boman Irani who has co-written the film with Alex Dinelaris and has also produced the film alongside Vikesh Bhutani, Shujaat Saudagar, and Danesh Irani
The film boasts a stellar cast, featuring Boman Irani, Avinash Tiwary, Shreya Chaudhry and Puja Sarup and will premiere soon on Prime Video in India and 240+ countries and territories
Prime Video’s* award-winning original movie The Mehta Boys received an outpouring of praise at its highly anticipated Asia premiere at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), today. The film captivated and deeply resonated with audiences through its authentic, and compelling portrayal of a father-son relationship. The Mehta Boys, is a Irani Movietone LLP and Chalkboard Entertainment LLP production and marks Boman Irani’s directorial debut, showcasing his signature blend of emotional depth and nuanced storytelling. Featuring Boman Irani himself alongside an exceptional cast including Avinash Tiwary, Shreya Chaudhry and Puja Sarup, the film is produced by Boman Irani, Danesh Irani, Vikesh Bhutani, and Shujaat Saudagar and written by Boman Irani along with Alexander Dinelaris Jr. The Mehta Boys will premiere soon on Prime Video in 240+ countries and territories.
The Mehta Boys explores the nuanced bond between a father and son as they navigate generational gaps, contrasting perspectives, and shifting ideas of masculinity. Through a two-day journey, the film captures the tension and affection within this complex relationship, highlighting the universal nature of family dynamics while challenging traditional views of being ‘the man of the house’ in today’s world.
“The first time we heard the story of The Mehta Boys, what struck us were the universal themes of family and identity. The story beautifully treats the conflict between a father and son and narrates it in a manner that is universally relatable,” said Nikhil Madhok, head of originals, Prime Video India. “Boman Irani is an incredible storyteller, and with The Mehta Boys, Boman and Alexander Dinelaris Jr have woven a powerful and heartwarming narrative and the performances of our wonderful actors – Avinash, Shreya, Puja and Boman himself, have added depth to the movie. It gives us great pride to be a part of the Gala Premiere showcase at IFFI, and are grateful for the love the audience has given to the film. At Prime Video, we have always believed that the best stories are the ones’ that venture into the complexities of human relationships and The Mehta Boys is a sublime example of that. It at its heart is simple yet effective storytelling done well”
Speaking at the premiere, Boman Irani expressed his enthusiasm for showcasing the film at IFFI, “The Mehta Boys is a movie that everyone will relate to- whether you’re a father, mother, son, daughter, sister or brother. It’s an emotional movie with a lot of depth. This is an incredible moment for me and the entire team of The Mehta Boys and we are absolutely thrilled to be at the 55th IFFI for the Asia premiere of our movie, which is also my directorial debut. We are grateful for the love and appreciation we have received from the audiences at IFFI.”
The gala premiere was attended by the film’s cast, including actor, writer, director, and producer Boman Irani, along with co-writer Alexander Dinelaris Jr, actors Avinash Tiwary, Shreya Chaudhry and Puja Sarup, Nikhil Madhok, Head of Originals, Prime Video India, producers Danesh Irani and Vikesh Bhutani. They were joined by Ms. Vrunda Manohar Desai, Joint Secretary (Films), Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Smt. Delilah Lobo – Vice Chairperson, Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG). The team was also felicitated by Mr. Ajay Dhoke, General Manager, National Film Development Corporation.
Earlier this year, The Mehta Boys had its world premiere at the prestigious Chicago South Asian Film Festival where it won the Best Feature Film Award. It was later showcased at the International Film Festival of South Asia in Toronto, where actor Boman Irani won the Best Actor award for his powerful performance. The Mehta Boys is slated to premiere on Prime Video soon, reaching audiences across 240 countries and territories worldwide.
By Keerti Kadam