Boman Irani is an Indian actor, filmmaker, voice artist, and photographer best known for his clear comic timing, expressive acting, and strong roles in Hindi cinema.
He was born on December 2, 1959 (66 years old) in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
On screen, Boman often brings control, humour, and sharp emotion to his roles.
He can make a strict character feel funny, then shift into a serious part with ease and truth.
He first became widely known with Munna Bhai M.B.B.S., where he played Dr. J. C. Asthana.
His acting range stood out more clearly in films like Main Hoon Na, Don, Lage Raho Munna Bhai, 3 Idiots, PK, Sanju, 83, Uunchai, and Dunki.
Boman Irani has also earned major award recognition, including the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for 3 Idiots.
In 2025, he also directed The Mehta Boys, a film in which he acted as well.
Quick Facts Of Boman Irani
| Full Name | Boman Irani |
| Profession | Actor, filmmaker, voice artist, screenplay mentor, and photographer |
| Age | 66 years old |
| Date of Birth | December 2, 1959 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Zodiac/Sun Sign | Sagittarius |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Current Address | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Gender | Male |
Boman Irani Early Life and Education
Boman Irani was born and raised in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Growing up, he battled severe anxiety, dyslexia, and a lisp, but overcame them to find his voice. His early life was defined by heavy financial and familial responsibilities.
After his education, he secured a job at the Taj Mahal Palace & Tower as a room service staff member, eventually becoming a waiter at their rooftop French restaurant, Rendezvous.
He had to leave this position to return to Grant Road in Mumbai and manage his mother’s ancestral bakery and wafer shop, a duty he maintained until the age of 32. To support the family, his mother ran a small bakery and namkeen shop, where Boman spent years working and helping out.
During his formative years, he grappled with a speech impediment, attention issues, and dyslexia. To overcome his speech struggles and build confidence, he took up singing.
Education
Boman Irani completed his secondary schooling at St. Mary’s School in Mumbai. After school, he studied a two-year waiter course at Mithibai College in Mumbai.
He also completed a polytechnic diploma course.
| School | St. Mary’s School, Mumbai |
| Alma Mater | Mithibai College, Mumbai |
| Highest Qualification | Polytechnic diploma course |
Boman Irani Personal Life
Boman Irani has been married to Zenobia Irani since January 28, 1985. They share a famous love story that started at his family’s wafer shop in Mumbai.
Before his Bollywood breakthrough, he worked as a waiter and managed the family chip shop. Zenobia’s support encouraged him to pursue photography, which eventually led to a career in theatre and cinema in his late 30s.
About Zenobia
Zenobia Irani is best known as the wife of veteran Bollywood actor Boman Irani. Boman Irani and his wife Zenobia celebrated their 41st wedding anniversary on January 28, 2026.
They marked the milestone by sharing a creative AI-crafted video on Instagram that playfully blended photos of their life across multiple eras.
Beyond her role in the public eye, Zenobia is known for her warm presence in Mumbai’s social circuit, regularly attending high-profile events with her husband.
Children
Boman Irani has two sons with his wife, Zenobia Irani: Danesh Irani and Kayoze Irani. Both have pursued careers in the entertainment and advertising industry, with Kayoze working as an actor and film director.
Family
Boman Irani belongs to an Irani Zoroastrian family.
Parents
His parents are his mother, Jerbanoo Irani (who passed away in 2021), and his father, who tragically passed away six months before the actor was born. He was raised by a single mother, Jerbanoo.
Siblings
Boman Irani has three elder sisters. Their names are Shirin, Shenaz, and Roshan.
| Relationship Status | Married |
| Wife | Zenobia Irani |
| Children | Sons: Kayoze Irani and Danesh Irani |
| Parents | Father: Yet to be updated Mother: Jerbanoo Irani |
| Siblings | Sisters: Shirin, Shenaz, and Roshan |
Boman Irani Career
Boman Irani built his acting career step by step after working in hotel service, shop work, photography, and theatre.
He moved to screen acting around 2000 and slowly became one of Hindi cinema’s most trusted character actors.
Over time, he worked in comedy films, serious dramas, social films, sports films, web series, hosting projects, and direction.
He is best known for roles in Munna Bhai M.B.B.S., Khosla Ka Ghosla, 3 Idiots, PK, Sanju, Uunchai, Dunki, and The Mehta Boys.
Work before films and theatre training
Before films, Boman Irani worked at the Taj Mahal Palace hotel in Mumbai.
He also helped at his mother’s wafer shop. Later, he became a professional photographer. He joined the theatre in his late 30s. This stage helped him learn acting, voice control, timing, and confidence before he entered films.
Screen entry and early films, 2000 to 2002
Boman Irani moved to on-screen acting around 2000. In 2001, he appeared in Everybody Says I’m Fine!, directed by Rahul Bose.
In this film, he worked with Rahul Bose, Koel Purie, Pooja Bhatt, Rehaan Engineer, and Anahita Oberoi.
In 2002, he acted in Let’s Talk. He played Nikhil Sharma in the film. He worked with Maia Katrak and Anahita Oberoi. These early roles helped him get attention as a serious actor.
Breakthrough with Munna Bhai M.B.B.S., 2003
In 2003, Boman Irani appeared in Darna Mana Hai and Boom. The same year, he got his major break with Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. He played Dr. J. C. Asthana in the film.
He worked with Sanjay Dutt, Arshad Warsi, Gracy Singh, Jimmy Sheirgill, and Sunil Dutt. The role made him widely known among Hindi film viewers.
Big Hindi films and wider reach, 2004 to 2005
In 2004, Boman Irani acted in Main Hoon Na with Shah Rukh Khan, Sushmita Sen, Suniel Shetty, Zayed Khan, and Amrita Rao.
The same year, he appeared in Lakshya with Hrithik Roshan, Preity Zinta, Amitabh Bachchan, and Om Puri.
He also acted in Veer-Zaara with Shah Rukh Khan, Preity Zinta, Rani Mukerji, Amitabh Bachchan, and Hema Malini.
In 2005, he appeared in Page 3 with Konkona Sen Sharma, Atul Kulkarni, Sandhya Mridul, and Tara Sharma.
He also acted in Waqt: The Race Against Time with Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Priyanka Chopra, and Shefali Shah.
In the same year, he appeared in My Wife’s Murder with Anil Kapoor and Suchitra Krishnamoorthi.
He also worked in No Entry with Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor, Fardeen Khan, Bipasha Basu, Lara Dutta, Esha Deol, and Celina Jaitly.
He appeared in Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara with Anupam Kher and Urmila Matondkar.
His other films in 2005 included Home Delivery, Kal: Yesterday and Tomorrow, Bluffmaster, and Mr Prime Minister.
In Bluffmaster, he worked with Abhishek Bachchan, Riteish Deshmukh, Priyanka Chopra, and Nana Patekar.
This period made him a familiar face in Hindi films.
Comedy and character actor roles, 2006
In 2006, Boman Irani acted in Being Cyrus with Saif Ali Khan, Dimple Kapadia, Naseeruddin Shah, and Simone Singh.
He also appeared in Pyare Mohan, Shaadi Se Pehle, and Yun Hota Toh Kya Hota. The same year, he returned to the Munna Bhai film series with Lage Raho Munna Bhai.
He worked again with Sanjay Dutt and Arshad Warsi. The film also featured Vidya Balan, Jimmy Sheirgill, and Dia Mirza.
In 2006, he played Kishan Khurana in Khosla Ka Ghosla. He worked with Anupam Kher, Parvin Dabas, Ranvir Shorey, Kiran Juneja, Tara Sharma, and Vinay Pathak.
This role became one of his most remembered comic roles.
In the same year, he acted in Don: The Chase Begins Again with Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Arjun Rampal, Isha Koppikar, and Om Puri.
Commercial films and multi-starrer projects, 2007 to 2008
In 2007, Boman Irani appeared in Eklavya: The Royal Guard with Amitabh Bachchan, Saif Ali Khan, Vidya Balan, Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff, and Sharmila Tagore.
He acted in Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd. with Shabana Azmi, Kay Menon, Minissha Lamba, Abhay Deol, and Raima Sen.
In Heyy Babyy, he worked with Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Fardeen Khan, Vidya Balan, and Juanna Sanghvi.
He also appeared in Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal with John Abraham, Bipasha Basu, Arshad Warsi, and Shernaz Patel.
In 2008, he acted in Love Story 2050 with Harman Baweja and Priyanka Chopra.
He appeared in Kismat Konnection with Shahid Kapoor, Vidya Balan, Juhi Chawla, and Om Puri.
In Dostana, he worked with Abhishek Bachchan, John Abraham, Priyanka Chopra, Kirron Kher, and Bobby Deol.
The same year, he also acted in Yuvvraaj, Sorry Bhai!, and Maharathi. In Maharathi, he worked with Naseeruddin Shah, Paresh Rawal, Om Puri, and Neha Dhupia.
Major career recognition with 3 Idiots, 2009
In 2009, Boman Irani appeared in Luck by Chance with Farhan Akhtar, Konkona Sen Sharma, Rishi Kapoor, and Dimple Kapadia.
He also acted in Little Zizou, 99, Kambakkht Ishq, Perfect Mismatch, and Fruit & Nut. His biggest film that year was 3 Idiots. He played Professor Viru Sahastrabuddhe, also called Virus.
He worked with Aamir Khan, R. Madhavan, Sharman Joshi, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Omi Vaidya.
This role became one of the strongest parts of his acting career and brought him major award recognition.
Comedy, drama, and family films, 2010 to 2012
In 2010, Boman Irani acted in Well Done Abba with Minissha Lamba and Sammir Dattani. He also worked in Hum Tum Aur Ghost with Arshad Warsi and Dia Mirza.
In Housefull, he worked with Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Deepika Padukone, Lara Dutta, and Arjun Rampal. He also appeared in Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai and Mirch.
In 2011, he acted in F.A.L.T.U with Jackky Bhagnani, Riteish Deshmukh, Puja Gupta, and Arshad Warsi.
He appeared in Game with Abhishek Bachchan, Kangana Ranaut, Sarah Jane Dias, and Jimmy Sheirgill. He also acted in Love Breakups Zindagi and Front Page.
In Don 2, he again worked with Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Lara Dutta, Kunal Kapoor, and Om Puri.
In 2012, Boman appeared in Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu with Imran Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan.
He acted in Housefull 2 with Akshay Kumar, John Abraham, Riteish Deshmukh, Asin, Jacqueline Fernandez, Shazahn Padamsee, and Zarine Khan.
He worked in Tezz with Ajay Devgn, Anil Kapoor, Zayed Khan, Kangana Ranaut, and Sameera Reddy.
In Ferrari Ki Sawaari, he worked with Sharman Joshi and Ritvik Sahore. He also appeared in Cocktail with Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone, Diana Penty, and Dimple Kapadia.
In Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi, he worked with Farah Khan. In Student of the Year, he worked with Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, Sidharth Malhotra, Rishi Kapoor, and Ronit Roy.
In 2013, Boman Irani appeared in Jolly LLB. He worked with Arshad Warsi, Amrita Rao, and Saurabh Shukla. He also appeared in Life Mein Hungama Hai.
In 2014, he acted in Youngistaan with Jackky Bhagnani and Neha Sharma. He appeared in Bhoothnath Returns with Amitabh Bachchan, Parth Bhalerao, and Usha Jadhav.
In Happy New Year, he worked with Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Sonu Sood, Vivaan Shah, and Jackie Shroff.
In PK, he worked with Aamir Khan, Anushka Sharma, Sushant Singh Rajput, Sanjay Dutt, and Saurabh Shukla.
This phase kept him active in both social comedy and large Hindi films.
Senior character roles, 2015 to 2019
In 2015, Boman Irani acted in Dilwale. He worked with Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Varun Dhawan, Kriti Sanon, Johnny Lever, and Sanjay Mishra.
In 2016, he appeared in Santa Banta Pvt. Ltd. with Vir Das, Neha Dhupia, and Lisa Haydon.
He also acted in Housefull 3 with Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, Jacqueline Fernandez, Nargis Fakhri, and Lisa Haydon.
In The Legend of Michael Mishra, he worked with Arshad Warsi, Aditi Rao Hydari, and Kayoze Irani.
In Force 2, he worked with John Abraham, Sonakshi Sinha, and Tahir Raj Bhasin.
In 2018, Boman appeared in Welcome to New York with Diljit Dosanjh, Sonakshi Sinha, Karan Johar, and Lara Dutta.
He acted in Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran with John Abraham and Diana Penty.
He also appeared in Sanju with Ranbir Kapoor, Paresh Rawal, Vicky Kaushal, Manisha Koirala, Anushka Sharma, and Dia Mirza.
In 2019, Boman acted in Total Dhamaal with Ajay Devgn, Anil Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit, Riteish Deshmukh, Arshad Warsi, Jaaved Jaaferi, and Sanjay Mishra.
He appeared in PM Narendra Modi with Vivek Oberoi. He also acted in Kaappaan with Suriya, Mohanlal, Arya, and Sayyeshaa.
In Made in China, he worked with Rajkummar Rao, Mouni Roy, Paresh Rawal, and Gajraj Rao. He also appeared in Drive with Sushant Singh Rajput and Jacqueline Fernandez.
Hosting and sports drama, 2021
In 2021, Boman Irani worked as a host in the comedy series LOL: Hasse Toh Phasse.
He co-hosted the show with Arshad Warsi. The show featured Gaurav Gera, Sunil Grover, Mallika Dua, Kusha Kapila, Aadar Malik, Aakash Gupta, Ankita Shrivastav, Cyrus Broacha, Aditi Mittal, and Suresh Menon.
The same year, he appeared in 83. He played former cricketer Farokh Engineer.
He worked with Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Pankaj Tripathi, Tahir Raj Bhasin, Saqib Saleem, Harrdy Sandhu, Jiiva, Ammy Virk, and Jatin Sarna.
OTT acting and mature film roles, 2022 to 2023
In 2022, Boman Irani acted in Runway 34 with Ajay Devgn, Amitabh Bachchan, Rakul Preet Singh, and Angira Dhar.
He appeared in Jayeshbhai Jordaar with Ranveer Singh, Shalini Pandey, Ratna Pathak Shah, and Jia Vaidya.
He also acted in Uunchai with Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher, Danny Denzongpa, Neena Gupta, Sarika, and Parineeti Chopra.
In 2022, he appeared in the web series Masoom. He played Dr. Balraj Kapoor. He worked with Samara Tijori, Manjari Fadnnis, Upasana Singh, Veer Rajwant Singh, Saariika Singh, and Manu Rishi Chaddha.
In 2023, Boman appeared in Dunki. He worked with Shah Rukh Khan, Taapsee Pannu, Vicky Kaushal, Vikram Kochhar, and Anil Grover.
The film was directed by Rajkumar Hirani. Boman had already worked with Rajkumar Hirani in Munna Bhai M.B.B.S., Lage Raho Munna Bhai, 3 Idiots, and PK.
Director, writer, producer, and actor level, 2025
In 2025, Boman Irani reached a new level with The Mehta Boys. He directed, co-wrote, co-produced, and acted in the film.
He worked with Avinash Tiwary, Shreya Chaudhry, Puja Sarup, and Flora Jacob. The film was released on Prime Video on February 7, 2025.
In 2025, he also appeared in Hai Junoon! Dream. Dare. Dominate. He worked with Neil Nitin Mukesh, Jacqueline Fernandez, Sumedh Mudgalkar, Siddharth Nigam, Priyank Sharma, and Yukti Thareja.
The same year, he acted in Detective Sherdil with Diljit Dosanjh, Diana Penty, Ratna Pathak Shah, Chunky Panday, and Banita Sandhu.
He also appeared in Tanvi The Great with Shubhangi Dutt, Anupam Kher, Pallavi Joshi, and Iain Glen. In Sarzameen, he worked under the direction of his son Kayoze Irani.
The film featured Prithviraj Sukumaran, Kajol, Ibrahim Ali Khan, Jitendra Joshi, and Mihir Ahuja.
Recent films and upcoming work, 2026
In 2026, Boman Irani appeared in The Raja Saab. He worked with Prabhas, Sanjay Dutt, Nidhhi Agerwal, Malavika Mohanan, and Riddhi Kumar.
The same year, he appeared in Raja Shivaji, directed by Riteish Deshmukh. The film featured Riteish Deshmukh, Salman Khan, Sanjay Dutt, and Abhishek Bachchan.
He appeared in Pritam Pedro (2026), a TV series created by Rajkumar Hirani. In this series, he worked with Sanjay Dutt, Vikrant Massey, and Arshad Warsi.
He was also part of Peddi (2026), a Telugu sports action film starring Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor. The film also features Shiva Rajkumar, Divyenndu, Jagapathi Babu, and other cast members. Boman Irani’s role name is yet to be updated.
He is set to return as Kishan Khurana in Khosla Ka Ghosla 2 (2026). The film continues from the popular 2006 comedy Khosla Ka Ghosla. His return has been reported as one of the key parts of the sequel.
He is also reported to be part of Haiwaan (2026), directed by Priyadarshan. The film features actors such as Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan, Saiyami Kher, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Sharib Hashmi, and Asrani.
In addition, Boman Irani is in Don 3: The Final Chapter (2026). The film is directed by Farhan Akhtar and has a cast that includes Ranveer Singh, Sharvari, Kriti Sanon, Kiara Advani, Vijay Deverakonda, Arjun Das, and others. Since stronger public confirmation of Boman’s role is limited, this project should be written as listed, not fully confirmed.
Also lists him in the Untitled Ranbir Kapoor and Anurag Basu Project. The listed cast includes Ranbir Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna, Shraddha Kapoor, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Boman Irani, Kumud Mishra, Murli Sharma, Piyush Mishra, and Sachin Khedekar. This project is still best written as listed or in development.
Other projects shown in listings include the Untitled Manoj Bajpayee and Ben Rekhi Project, Khiladi 1080, and First Copy.
Boman Irani Awards and Achievement
Boman Irani has received several awards and nominations for his acting work in Hindi cinema.
His awards list includes Filmfare Awards, IIFA Awards, Zee Cine Awards, Screen Awards, and festival recognition for The Mehta Boys.
He has been praised for comic roles, negative roles, supporting roles, and later for his work as a director.
His major wins
- IIFA Awards (2004): Won Best Actor in a Comic Role for Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.
- Screen Awards (2004): Won Best Comedian for Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.
- Filmfare Awards (2010): Won Best Supporting Actor for 3 Idiots.
- IIFA Awards (2010): Won Best Performance in a Negative Role for 3 Idiots.
- Screen Awards (2010): Won Best Villain for 3 Idiots.
- Zee Cine Awards (2011): Won Best Actor in a Comic Role for Well Done Abba.
- Chicago South Asian Film Festival (2024): The Mehta Boys, directed by Boman Irani, won Best Feature Film at the festival.
- Bollywood Hungama OTT India Fest (2025): Won Best Director for The Mehta Boys.
His key nominations
- Filmfare Awards (2004): Nominated Best Comedian for Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. and Main Hoon Na.
- Zee Cine Awards (2004): Nominated Best Actor in a Comic Role for Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.
- Filmfare Awards (2007): Nominated Best Villain for Lage Raho Munna Bhai.
- IIFA Awards (2012): Nominated Best Performance in a Negative Role for Don 2.
- TOIFA Awards (2013): Nominated Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Ferrari Ki Sawaari.
- IIFA Awards (2013): Nominated Performance in a Comic Role for Cocktail.
- Screen Awards (2014): Nominated Best Actor in a Negative Role for Jolly LLB.
- Stardust Awards (2014): Nominated Best Supporting Actor for Happy New Year.
- Filmfare OTT Awards (2025): Nominated Best Director, Web Original Film for The Mehta Boys.
Boman Irani Controversies
Boman Irani has largely had a clean, controversy-light career, but a few incidents stand out:
- Iran satire backlash (2026) — This is the most recent one. Amid escalating US-Iran-Israel tensions, Irani posted a satirical video joking about being invited to mediate Trump-Iran peace talks alongside fellow “Iranis” (a nod to the Parsi/Irani community), joking about hosting Trump with Parsi dishes like dhansak. Actress Mandana Karimi criticized him sharply, questioning why he was suddenly commenting on Iran when Iranians had faced arrests, executions, and family separation for years while voices like hers spoke up without similar attention. The backlash centered on questions of timing, cultural responsibility, and his Parsi community’s historical ties to Iran, though many others found the video harmless and funny. Irani did not publicly respond to the criticism.
- “Santa Banta Pvt Ltd” (2016) — He starred in this comedy, which faced a petition from the Punjab Cultural Heritage Board claiming it depicted the Sikh community poorly. The Bombay High Court refused to stay the film’s release, and Irani clarified the film had nothing to do with the actual Santa-Banta jokes and wasn’t intended to hurt religious sentiments.
- Pakistani film exit rumors (2016) — Reports circulated that he’d backed out of a Pakistani film (to be directed by Azaan Sami Khan) in solidarity with director Kabir Khan, who’d been heckled at Karachi airport. Irani denied this, saying he simply had scheduling conflicts and hadn’t even known about the Kabir Khan incident at the time.
Boman Irani Net Worth, Salary
Boman Irani’s net worth is approximately ₹107 crore ($13 million), and he charges approximately ₹2 to ₹3 crore per movie.
| Net Worth (Approx.) | ₹107 crore ($13 million) |
| Salary (Approx.) | ₹2 to ₹3 crores ($240,000 to $360,000) |
Boman Irani Height, Weight & Physical Stats
The following are the physical appearances of Boman Irani.
| Height | In centimetres: 185 cm In meters: 1.85 m In feet & inches: 6 feet 1 inch |
| Weight | In kg: 80 Kg In lbs: 176 lbs |
| Body Measurements | 43-38-13 Inches |
| Hair Color | Salt-and-pepper |
| Eye Color | Dark brown |
Interesting Facts About Boman Irani
- Boman Irani trained under acting coach Hansraj Siddhia from 1981 to 1983.
- He developed different accents through his interest in British theatre.
- He hosted the IIFA Awards in Bangkok, Macau, Colombo, and Toronto.
- He also hosted the quiz show Bollywood Ka Boss.
- He is fluent in English, Hindi, Bengali, Gujarati, and Marathi.
- He has served as secretary of the Parsee Television Actors Community.
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FAQs
Who is Boman Irani?
Boman Irani is an Indian actor, filmmaker, voice artist, screenplay mentor, and photographer who works mainly in Hindi cinema and theatre.
How old is Boman Irani?
Boman Irani is 66 years old. He was born on December 2, 1959, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Who is Boman Irani wife?
Boman Irani is married to Zenobia Irani.
What was Boman Irani first film?
Boman Irani’s early film work included Everybody Says I’m Fine! in 2001. He became widely known after Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. in 2003.
Where is Boman Irani from?
Boman Irani is from Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. He was born into an Irani Zoroastrian family.
What does Boman Irani do for a living?
Boman Irani works as an actor, filmmaker, voice artist, screenplay mentor, and photographer.
Did Boman Irani direct any film?
Boman Irani made his directorial debut with The Mehta Boys, which was released on Prime Video in 2025.
