Boman Irani

Boman Irani's story is the one I keep coming back to, because he became an actor in his forties after years behind a camera as a photographer. Over a hundred films and a shelf of Filmfare and IIFA awards later, he stands as proof that the late bloomer can outshine the prodigy. What I treasure most is his comic timing and that wonderfully expressive face, sharpened by the patience of someone who waited for his moment. A character actor who routinely steals scenes from leads, he reminds me that talent doesn't expire. He simply waits for the right light.

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Name (English)

Boman Irani

Name (Japanese)

ボーマン・イラニ

Reading

ぼーまん・いらに

Born

December 2, 1959 (age 66)

Origin

Mumbai, Bombay State, India

Occupation

actor / voice actor / photographer / film actor / television actor

Zodiac / Chinese zodiac

Sagittarius / Boar

University

Mithibai College

Awards & achievements

• Filmfare Awards
• International Indian Film Academy Awards
• Zee Cine Awards

• Official sitehttps://www.bomanirani.com/
• Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/boman_irani/
• Xhttps://x.com/bomanirani
• Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boman%20Irani
• Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q834338

Tags

• Bombay State
• actor
• voice actor
• photographer

Last updated

September 23, 2026

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