Boman confirms new directorial ahead of birthday
India, Dec. 1 -- B
oman Irani, who made his directorial debut this year at the age of 65 with The Mehta Boys, says he has already begun work on his next film as a director. The actor, who turns a year older tomorrow, tells us he is consciously steering his sophomore project into a new creative space. "After directing a family drama, I have decided to pick a completely different genre. Just because people liked the first one, I do not think I should stick to the same zone. I want to enjoy different worlds of cinema," he says.
Interestingly, Irani and his son Kayoze both marked their directorial debuts this year. Kayoze's film Sarzameen, featured Kajol, Prithviraj Sukumaran and Ibrahim Ali Khan. Speaking about the conversations they have had while navigating this new phase, Irani reflects on the realities of filmmaking: "Making a film is not easy. From the first line you write to finding someone who will back it financially, everything is a challenge. Casting is another game altogether, and then there is budgeting."
When asked which actors he hopes to direct, Irani says the list is long: "If I name three, another three will feel bad... Directing Mr Bachchan would truly be an experience for posterity. Just having the courage to tell him how a scene should go would be something."...
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