Boman Irani Reflects On Growing Up Without A Father: ‘I Lacked Toughness'
Boman Irani mentioned that he was a nervous child and when there is no father at home, individuals become overprotective.
Boman Irani, known for portraying some of Bollywood's most memorable characters, has consistently delivered impactful performances across film and television. In a recent interview, the veteran actor opened up about his challenging childhood and how he carved out a successful career in showbiz despite early emotional struggles. He revealed that he never had the chance to experience a father's love, as his father passed away before he was born, leaving a lasting emotional void in his life.
In a conversation with Raj Shamani on his podcast, the actor spoke about his father's demise and how his void affected him. The actor said, 'Jo maine aaj tak mehsoos hi nahi kiya, toh uska loss kese mehsoos karenge. Mujhe pata hi nahi hai ki father kya hota hai. I had other complications. I was a nervous child. Father nahi hone pe ghar pe log zayada protective hojate hai and vo ek comfort zone hai. Toughness nahi thi mereme. Jab mai chota tha toh maine dekha hi nahi tha mard. (How can I sense the loss of something I've never experienced? I'm not even sure what a father is. I had other issues. I was a nervous child. When there is no father at home, individuals become overprotective, resulting in a comfort zone. I lacked toughness. When I was a child, I had no idea what a man was.)"
Boman Irani will star in the ZEE5 original thriller Detective Sherdil. He portrays a father and when asked about the character of his father, he said, 'There is a void, I don't know if it really means anything, I am not trying to fill in. And if I am, I am not aware of it."
Detective Sherdil, which had finished filming several years ago, had been shelved for unknown reasons. However, it premiered on ZEE5 on June 20. Set against the gorgeous background of Budapest, Detective Sherdil combines intrigue, comedy and a cast of suspect people in what promises to be an entertaining, family-friendly adventure. It also stars Sumeet Vyas, Diana Penty, Banita Sandhu, Chunky Panday and Ratna Pathak Shah.
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