The Mehta Boys, which marks the directorial debut of actor Boman Irani, is slated to have its world premiere at the 15th Chicago South Asian Film Festival on September 20, the makers said on Monday.
Irani, known for films such as the Munna Bhai franchise, 3 Idiots, and Khosla Ka Ghosla, also serves as the writer and producer on the Prime Video Original film. He has written the project in collaboration with Oscar-winning writer Alexander Dinelaris Jr, best known for the 2014 Oscar-winning film Birdman.
Celebrating the development, Irani said: “This film may have taken years, but it has my heart thumping with joy and anticipation. A World Premiere in Chicago! My family, and my entire team are going to be there to hold my happy hand for the biggest night since my wedding, the birth of my kids, my first appearance on stage, my first movie, my first award, my first autograph, my first… I can go on and on. I am glad it took all this time.”
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 screening at the Chicago gala will be followed by a conversation featuring Irani along with Dinelaris Jr, actors Tiwary and Shreya Chaudhry, as well as producer Danesh Irani and executive producer Ankita Batra. Irani and Dinelaris Jr will also conduct a masterclass on the writing process of The Mehta Boys on September 21.
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An Irani Movietone LLP and Chalkboard Entertainment LLP production, the film also stars Puja Sarup. It is produced by Vikesh Bhutani and Shujaat Saudagar. The Chicago South Asian Film Festival is set to commence on September 19 and conclude on September 22.
