The Real Boman Irani: Reinvention, Redemption & Roles You Never Knew About | The India Story
In this episode of The India Story, we sit down with the legendary Boman Irani — actor, mentor, storyteller, and late bloomer who stole the show.
From selling chips at a wafer shop to becoming Dr. Asthana in Munna Bhai MBBS, Lucky Singh in Khosla Ka Ghosla, and the unforgettable Virus in 3 Idiots — Boman Irani’s story is inspiring, hilarious, and deeply human.
🎭 In this episode:
Why he debuted in films at the age of 44
The making of his most iconic roles with Rajkumar Hirani
Losing 30 kilos to play Gandhi on stage
Turning down Vicky Donor
His deep love for the Parsi legacy
And why he’s training writers through Spiral Bound