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Subhash K Jha looks back at Kalki Koechlin’s That Girl In Yellow Boots, which released in 2010 in another This Day That Year feature.

There is this kind of a cinema that blends the real smells and sounds of the suburbia with a surrealistic dreamscape that scans and demystifies the main protagonist’s inner life, creating external manifestation of his or her inner world in terms that can only be described as image-enchanting. That Girl In Yellow Boots is the story of a British girl Ruth’s search for her biological father in the noisy dispassionate chaos of Mumbai. It is also a film that marks the coming of age of Kalki Koechlin.

The father-son relationship is a uniquely complex one, often fraught with unspoken expectations and shifting power dynamics. While ideally a source of encouragement and support, it is often a battleground of conflicting emotions. The Mehta Boys, directed by Boman Irani, offers an amusing perspective on this intricate dynamic, exploring their relationship with nuance. The film delves into the delicate and often fraught dynamics of their bond, showcasing the bitter-sweet push and pull of love and resentment that fuels powerful drama.

Amay (Avinash Tiwary) is a talented but self-doubting architect in Mumbai. Despite encouragement from his girlfriend and colleague, Zara (Shreya Chaudhry), and his boss, Saumik (Siddhartha Basu), he lacks the courage to submit his building design for an upcoming project. One day, he receives news of his mother’s death and travels to his hometown, Navsari, for the funeral. It is revealed that Amay has a strained relationship with his father,...

The Mehta Boys Movie Review Rating:

Star Cast: Boman Irani, Avinash Tiwary, Shreya Chaudhry

Director: Boman Irani

The Mehta Boys Movie Review: A Masterclass On Father-Son Relationship! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

What’s Good: A raw and real film about the bond of a father and son done right without any drama!

What’s Bad: The pace – It is slow and needs patience.

Loo Break: Not necessary, you can hold your bladder for 1.5 hours!

Watch or Not?: Definitely yes! But no, if you are a Jamal Kudu fan! If you know what I mean!

Language: Hindi

Available On: Prime Video

Runtime: 1-hour 35-minutes

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What is the most complicated relationship in this entire Universe? A father and a son, without a doubt! In fact, a father and a son who are shielded enough to look strong and decisive enough! A father and a son, who shake hands because a...

The Mehta Boys

Starring Boman Irani and Avinash Tiwari

Directed by Boman Irani

I was amused and exasperated to wake up to see a review claiming that a ‘brilliant’ Avinash Tiwari ‘outshines’ Boman Irani in The Mehta Boys (now streaming on Amazon Prime Video).

Firstly, this is quite untrue, and secondly, this is not a kabaddi match. But a delicately poised father-son mellow drama, where any effort by the two principal actors to outshine each other would have landed the film flat on its face.

Irani and Tiwari, as father and son Shiv and Amay playing a hostile pair on screen, are fulsomely aligned as actors, so much so that I wondered how much they must have worked towards achieving this level of compatibility on screen.

Boman Irani’s first stab at direction stabs you in the heart. The father-son conflict is as old as Ramesh Sippy’s Shakti and...

Boman Irani’s The Mehta Boys is getting ready for release on Prime Video beginning on February 7th. The very intriguing drama, The Mehta Boys, which marks Boman Irani’s directorial debut, tells the poignant story of a father and son who, despite their differences, must spend 48 hours together, leading to a heartfelt exploration of their complex relationship.

The Original Amazon Prime movie features a highly talented cast, including Boman Irani, Avinash Tiwary, Shreya Chaudhry, and Puja Sarup. An Irani Movietone Llp and Chalkboard Entertainment Llp production, produced by Boman Irani, Danesh Irani, Vikesh Bhutani, and Shujaat Saudagar, The Mehta Boys is also written by Irani along with Alexander Dinelaris Jr., Oscar winner for Best Original Screenplay for the film Birdman.

The Mehta Boys had its world premiere on the Opening Night of the 15th Chicago South Asian Film Festival and was honored with the prestigious Best Feature Film award.

Bollywood Mascot: Veteran actor Boman Irani is all set to make his directorial debut with The Mehta Boys, a heartfelt film scheduled for release on February 7, 2025, on Amazon Prime Video. The movie delves into the emotional dynamics between a father and his son, promising an intimate and moving cinematic experience.

Starring Boman Irani as the father and Avinash Tiwary as the son, the narrative unfolds over 48 hours as the duo navigates misunderstandings, unresolved issues, and moments of connection. The story is a testament to the evolving bond between two generations.

The film features Shreya Chaudhry and Puja Sarup in pivotal roles and is written by Irani in collaboration with Academy Award-winning writer Alexander Dinelaris Jr. It has been produced under the banners of Irani Movietone Llp and Chalkboard Entertainment Llp, adding to the credibility of this anticipated release.

Before its digital debut, The Mehta Boys received acclaim at various film festivals.

Boman Irani’s movie “The Mehta Boys” will have its Asian premiere this weekend at the International Film Festival of India (Iffi) in Goa, marking one of the few places it will have a theatrical screening before heading to streaming on Amazon’s Prime Video.

The company will claim other prominent positions during the festival with the world premiere of its unscripted Telugu-language series “The Rana Daggubati Show,” a how-to panel discussion on Nov. 22, and a musical performance at the festival’s closing ceremony on Nov. 28.

Irani’s feature directing debut, “The Mehta Boys” is an emotionally charged drama exploring the complex and turbulent bond between a father and son who are compelled to spend 48 hours together under challenging circumstances. It debuted at the Chicago South Asian Film Festival in September and there won the best feature film award.

The Iffi screening will be attended by Irani and cast including Avinash Tiwary,...

Following its world premiere on the Opening Night of the 15th Chicago South Asian Film Festival (Csaff) on September 20th, Prime Video’s upcoming original movie, The Mehta Boys, has been honored with the prestigious Best Feature Film award. The film, which marks Boman Irani’s directorial debut, has received this accolade for its compelling storytelling and heartfelt performances, resonating deeply with audiences and critics alike.

The event was graced by the film’s talented cast, including actor, writer, director, and producer Boman Irani, alongside writer Alexander Dinelaris and actors Avinash Tiwary and Shreya Chaudhry. Also in attendance were producer Danesh Irani and executive producer Ankita Batra.

An ecstatic Boman Irani expresses, “Winning at the Chicago South Asian Film Festival for The Mehta Boys feels like a dream come true! Having my family and the cast here made it a true celebration. To everyone who poured their heart and soul...

The Mehta Boys captivated audiences at the 15th Chicago South Asian Film Festival (Csaff) with the exclusive world premiere on the Opening Night on September 20th. The film, which marks Boman Irani’s directorial debut, received a thunderous applause from a packed audience, for its heartfelt story and stellar performances.

The Original Amazon Prime movie, features a highly talented cast including Boman Irani, Avinash Tiwary, Shreya Chaudhry, and Puja Sarup. An Irani Movietone Llp and Chalkboard Entertainment Llp production, produced by Boman Irani, Danesh Irani, Vikesh Bhutani, and Shujaat Saudagar, The Mehta Boys is also and written by Irani along with Alexander Dinelaris Jr., Oscar winner for Best Original Screenplay for the film Birdman.

The world premiere, which received received an overwhelming response was attended by the film’s cast, including actor, writer, director, and producer Boman Irani, along with writer Alexander Dinelaris, actors Avinash Tiwary and Shreya Chaudhry, producer Danesh Irani,...

The exclusive world premiere of the highly anticipated The Mehta Boys will be opening night Gala film at the prestigious 15th Chicago South Asian Film Festival (Csaff) to be held between September 19 – 22, 2024. The Original Amazon Prime movie, Boman Irani’s directorial debut, will be showcased on the Opening Night of the festival on September 20. An Irani Movietone Llp and Chalkboard Entertainment Llp production, produced by Boman Irani, Danesh Irani, Vikesh Bhutani, and Shujaat Saudagar, The Mehta Boys is also and written by Irani along with Alexander Dinelaris Jr., Oscar winner for Best Original Screenplay for the film Birdman. The film features a highly talented cast including Boman Irani, Avinash Tiwary, Shreya Chaudhry, and Puja Sarup.

The Mehta Boys 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...