2006
Lage Raho Munna Bhai
Lucky Singh
Iconic Comic RoleLoading Mumbai96...
BOLLYWOOD STAR
🎬 Bollywood Actor
BOMAN IRANI
Actor · Photographer · Former Bakery Owner
Born2 December 1959
Mumbai HomeNone, Mumbai
SpouseZenobia Irani
ChildrenDanesh Irani, Kayoze Irani
Birth CityMumbai
ReligionZoroastrianism
BIOGRAPHY & STORY
Boman Irani, born 2 December 1959 in Mumbai, came from the city's Parsi community and ran his family's confectionery business before pivoting to a successful acting career relatively late in life.
A lifelong Mumbaikar, Irani worked as a waiter and photographer before stepping into theatre and films, drawing on the city's deep theatre culture.
He delivered iconic comic performances in Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. and 3 Idiots, becoming one of Bollywood's most versatile character actors across comedy and drama.
NOTABLE WORKS
2009
3 Idiots
Professor Viru Sahastrabuddhe
Career-Defining Performance2003
Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.
Dr. J.C. Asthana
Breakthrough Film Role2007
Khosla Ka Ghosla
Khurana
Critically Acclaimed Comedy2008
Dostana
Supporting Actor
Box Office Hit2013
PK
Supporting Actor
Major Commercial SuccessAWARDS & HONOURS
Multiple Filmfare Award nominations and wins