Boman Irani honoured at SAFA for The Mehta Boys

Boman Irani has been honoured at the South Asian Film Association(SAFA) award for his directorial debut, The Mehta Boys. The film premiered at the Chicago South Asian Film Festival on September 20.

Boman Irani not only directed but also wrote and produced the Prime Video Original film. He co-wrote it with Oscar-winning writer Alexander Dinelaris Jr, known for his work on the 2014 Oscar-winning film Birdman.

Irani accepted the award in the presence of his family and The Mehta Boys team. Sharing photos from the film festival, he wrote, "Winning at the Chicago South Asian Film Festival



for The Mehta Boys feels like a dream come true! Having my family and cast by my side made it all the more special."

“The Mehta Boys, starring Irani and Avinash Tiwary, is based on a father and son at odds with each other, who find themselves compelled to spend 48 hours together. The film follows their tumultuous journey and offers a nuanced exploration of the complexities often inherent in a father-son relationship,” read the official synopsis.

The Mehta Boys is set to release on Amazon Prime Video and stars Boman Irani, Avinash Tiwary, Shreya Chaudhry, and Puja Sarup in key roles.