The Mehta Boys: Avinash Tiwary reveals how he felt that special connection with Boman Irani from the outset

Laila Majnu actor Avinash Tiwary has done quite well with his web shows like Bambai Meri Jaan and Khakee: The Bihar Chapter. He is a part of the Prime Video upcoming original movie, The Mehta Boys. It has got huge applause on the festival circuit for its moving portrayal of the complexities of a father-son relationship. Even the trailer got a superb response from everyone. The talented ensemble cast includes Boman Irani, Avinash Tiwary, Shreya Chaudhry, and Puja Sarup in key roles, The Mehta Boys promises to leave an emotional impact on viewers with universal themes of self-discovery, familial bonds, complex human relationships. Avinash Tiwary steps into the role of Amay, a junior architect navigating a decade-long struggle to establish his career.

In an exclusive conversation, Avinash reveals his first reaction to the compelling script of The Mehta Boys and opens up about his experience working with veteran actor-turned-director, Boman Irani. He revealed, “The moment I read it, I knew that if I truly considered myself an artist, there was no way I could let go of this script—I had to be a part of this film. I wasn’t sure how it would unfold until I met Boman Sir. He asked me to read a scene, and that's when something magical happened.”

He stood up, I stood up, and before I knew it, he was giving me instructions, and I was responding instinctively. It all just clicked at that moment. Honestly this kind of creative connection is very rare and I knew we are on to something special.

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Recalling the rehearsal process, Avinash further added, "From that moment on, he made sure I harboured the same resentment toward him that Amay feels for his father in the film. He ensured I carried that feeling throughout. I know that most people who have worked with Boman Sir see him as a friend and mentor, but we intentionally created a different equation. I wasn’t supposed to see him as a friend. Every bit of Amay’s emotions—the struggle with authority, longing for validation, the unresolved tension—I lived off-screen too. Even now, I think a part of me is still that guy, who is seeking validation from Boman Irani."

Marking Boman Irani’s directorial debut, The Mehta Boys is an Irani Movietone LLP production in association with Chalkboard Entertainment LLP. Boman Irani has also co-produced the film with Danesh Irani, Vikesh Bhutani, and Shujaat Saudagar, and co-written it with Academy Award winner Alexander Dinelaris. The Mehta Boys is set to premiere exclusively on Prime Video on February 7, in India and over 240 countries and territories worldwide.