Actor Boman Irani, whose directorial debut \u2018The Mehta Boys\u2019 received standing ovation at the Chicago South Asian Film Festival (CSAFF) recently, has been feted with the prestigious SAFA (South Asian Film Association) award for his directorial debut. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The award recognises his exceptional talent and contribution to the world of cinema. In the presence of his family and co-actors, Boman Irani accepted the prestigious award with pure joy. He took to social media to express his excitement, as he shared, \u201cWinning at the Chicago South Asian Film Festival for \u2018The Mehta Boys\u2019 feels like a dream come true\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
He further mentioned, \u201cHaving my family and cast by my side made it all the more special. To everyone who poured their heart and soul into this film but couldn\u2019t be here tonight\u2014this win is for you! Your dedication and passion made this possible, and I am deeply grateful. Here\u2019s to the entire team\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018The Mehta Boys\u2019, which has garnered widespread critical acclaim and audience appreciation since its premier at CSAFF, is a heartwarming family drama. It showcases Boman Irani\u2019s ability to not only act but also direct with finesse. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018The Mehta Boys\u2019 stars Boman Irani, Avinash Tiwary, Shreya Chaudhry, and Puja Sarup in key roles. The film is written by Boman Irani along with Alexander Dinelaris Jr., who has co-written the Oscar-winning script for \u2018Birdman\u2019. It is based on a father and son, who are at odds with each other, and find themselves compelled to spend 48 hours together. The film explores the complexities of a father-son relationship. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Boman Irani, who was last seen in \u2018Dunki\u2019, and Alexander Dinelaris Jr also conducted a masterclass on the writing process of the film recently at the film fest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The film, produced by Irani Movietone LLP and Chalkboard Entertainment LLP production, Boman Irani, Danesh Irani, Vikesh Bhutani, and Shujaat Saudagar, is slated to release on Prime Video. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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