Boman Irani's Opens Indian Film Festival in Berlin
The upcoming film, 'The Mehta Boys', which marks the directorial debut of Boman Irani, was screened at the Indian Film Festival Berlin, Germany.
Mumbai, Jan 11 (IANS) – The highly anticipated film The Mehta Boys, marking the directorial debut of veteran actor Boman Irani, had its grand screening as the opening film of the Indian Film Festival in Berlin, Germany.
Starring Avinash Tiwary, Boman Irani, Shreya Chaudhary, and Puja Sarup, the film explores the poignant dynamics of a father-son relationship and the emotional layers of their strained bond. The screening was met with enthusiasm, and lead actor Avinash Tiwary expressed his excitement and gratitude.
Speaking about the honor, Avinash said, “It’s a matter of great honor to have our film play out to a mix of Indian and international audiences in Germany. The Mehta Boys is a film I am eagerly looking forward to sharing with Indian audiences. The film festival brings us one step closer to its release.”
International Recognition
Before its Berlin premiere, The Mehta Boys was celebrated at the Chicago South Asian Film Festival, where it received acclaim for its gripping story and outstanding performances.
The film is penned by Alex Dinelaris Jr., the Academy Award-winning writer of Birdman and The Revenant, ensuring a strong narrative foundation. Produced by Boman Irani, Danesh Irani, Vikesh Bhutani, and Shujaat Saudagar, The Mehta Boys is set to release soon on Prime Video.
Avinash Tiwary on Working with Tamannaah Bhatia
In a lighter moment, Avinash Tiwary recently shared his memories of working with Tamannaah Bhatia in the streaming film Sikandar Ka Muqaddar. Recalling their first meeting during an acting workshop years ago, Avinash revealed, “I first met Tamannaah when she was in 9th grade, and I had just finished 12th. Even then, she had a remarkable presence.”
Reflecting on their reunion on set, he added, “Seeing her again, I realized how warm and grounded she is, which made working together a joy.”
With The Mehta Boys gaining international attention and set to make waves on Prime Video, Boman Irani's directorial venture promises to be a heartwarming cinematic experience.
