Boman Irani is an accomplished Indian actor, photographer, and voice artist whose remarkable contributions to Hindi cinema are noteworthy, with over 100 films to his credit.
Mr. Irani received training under the esteemed acting coach Hansraj Siddhia from 1981 to 1983, during his academic years. His inaugural theatrical performance was a cameo role in the play Roshni, presented at the Regional Theatre in Versova. Subsequently, he engaged in television serials such as Family Ties and Mahatma vs Gandhi, notably portraying Gandhi after the role had been declined by Darshan Jariwala. Among his most distinguished theatrical works is the play I Am Not Bajirao, which enjoyed a successful run for a decade. He transitioned to on-screen acting in the year 2000.
Years ago, we had the incredible opportunity to speak with the talented Boman Irani and delve into his remarkable journey in the entertainment industry. During the interview, he shared captivating stories about his experiences, challenges, and the milestones that shaped his career and his life. Do tune in for an interview recorded several years ago, scheduled to air today, November 8th, on MeraSangeet Gold at 2:00 PM EST and on MeraSangeet USA at 3:00 PM EST.
Prof Shuvra Das was born in Kolkata, India, and finished his undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur. He came to the US as a graduate student in 1985 and finished his Ph.D. from Iowa State University. He was a post-doctoral researcher at University of Notre Dame for just under a year. Since 1994 he has been a faculty member of Mechanical Engineering at University of Detroit Mercy in Detroit, USA. His wife, also an engineer, works for Ford Motor Company.