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Boman Irani

Indian Actor

Quick Stats about Boman Irani

  • Net Worth

    $6M

  • Age

    66 years

  • Height

    188 cm

  • From

    India

Explore the complete life story of Boman Irani, the 66-year-old Indian Actor. From childhood dreams to stardom, this detailed biography covers their family background, education, career journey, breakthrough moments, personal relationships, and the experiences that shaped them into the star they are today.

Early Life and Upbringing

Hometown, childhood, education, and early influences.

Born on 2nd December 1959, Boman Irani spent his childhood in Mumbai. He completed his schooling at St. Mary’s School and graduated from Mithibai College.

Boman helped his mother run their ancestral bakery shop located between Novelty and Apsara Cinema in South Mumbai. He also ventured into photography and continued until he became an actor.

  • Hometown

    Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

  • Address

    Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

  • Country

    India IN flag

  • Nationality

    Indian

  • Education Qualification

    Diploma in Polytechnic

  • College

    Mithibai College, Mumbai

  • School

    St. Mary’s School, Mumbai

Family Background

Family background, relationship status, and past links.

Boman Irani is married to Zenobia, and the couple has two sons, Danesh and Kayoze Irani.

He is fluent in multiple languages including English, Hindi, Bengali, Gujarati, and Marathi.

  • Mother

    Jerbanoo Irani

  • Siblings

    Shirin, Shenaz and Roshan

  • Marital Status

    Married

  • Spouse

    Zenobia Irani (m. 1985)

  • Children

    2

  • Son

    Danesh and Kayoze

  • Significant Relationships

    Zenobia Irani

Personal Life

Date of birth, star sign, and personal interests fans search for.

  • Gender

    Male

  • Age (as of today)

    66 years

  • Exact Age (as of today)

    66 Years, 6 Months, 16 Days

  • Date of Birth

    December 2, 1959 (Wednesday)

  • Birthplace

    Nagpada, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

  • Religion

    Zoroastrianism

  • Zodiac Sign

    Sagittarius ♐️

  • Languages Known

    Bengali, English, Hindi

  • Hobbies & Interests

    Photography

Rise to Stardom: How Boman Irani Became a Recognized Actor

Breakthrough moments, early breaks, and growth in popularity.

Boman Irani’s acting career began relatively late, at the age of 44. He started with theatre and later made his film debut in 2001 with the film ‘Everybody Says I’m Fine!’.

However, it was his performance in ‘Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.’ that brought him acclaim and made him a household name.

Career, Awards, and Achievements

Filmography timeline, key roles, nominations, and wins.

Boman Irani has featured in over 100 films. Some of his notable works include ‘Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.’, ‘3 Idiots’, ‘Housefull’, and ‘Don 2’.

He has won a Filmfare Award and an IIFA Award for his performance in ‘3 Idiots’. Boman Irani has also hosted the IIFA Awards multiple times.

Boman Irani Career

  • Debut Film

    • Film: Everybody Says I’m Fine! (2001)

  • Known For

    • Dr. Asthana (Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.),
    • Viru Sahastrabuddhe or Virus (3 Idiots),
    • Lucky Singh (Lage Raho Munna Bhai),
    • Vardaan (Don and Don 2),
    • Kishen Khurana (Khosla Ka Ghosla),
    • Professor Bora (Main Hoon Na),
    • Batuk Patel (Housefull series)

  • Awards & Achievements

    • Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for 3 Idiots (2010),
    • IIFA Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role for Don (2007),
    • Screen Award for Best Comedian for Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2007),
    • Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role for 3 Idiots (2010)

  • Brand Collaborations

    P Mark Mustard Oil, Kent RO, Tata Sky, Ambuja Cement, Parle-G, ICICI Bank, Saffola, Britannia, Dabur, Tata Motors, etc.

  • Philanthropy

    Supported the Shabana Azmi Mijwan Welfare Society, which works for the empowerment of rural women and girls, Participated in the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon to raise funds for various causes, Supported the Teach for Change initiative, which aims to improve the quality of education in government schools, etc.

  • Professional Associations

    Irani Moviestone, a production company founded by him

  • Training and Education

    Trained in acting by Hansraj Siddhia and Alyque Padamsee, Trained in photography in Chennai

  • Production Company

    Irani Moviestone

  • Box Office Success (Hits)

    Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. (2003), Main Hoon Na (2004), No Entry (2005), Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006), Don (2006), Heyy Babyy (2007), Dostana (2008), 3 Idiots (2009), Housefull (2010), Don 2 (2011), Housefull 2 (2012), Cocktail (2012), PK (2014), Happy New Year (2014), Dilwale (2015), Housefull 3 (2016), Sanju (2018)

Controversies Involving Boman Irani

Verified incidents, clarifications, and public statements.
  • Boman Irani refrains from posting strong reactions on socio-political issues online, as he believes there is already too much negativity on social media.
  • His adoptive brother moved the session’s court asking that Irani be made a party to an assault case.
  • He jokingly mentioned that he forgot his passport at the airport, surprising everyone around.
  • His elder son Danesh was probed by the Mumbai Police for his alleged involvement in the 425 crore (INR) Qnet scam.
  • He faced criticism for his views on the controversies surrounding the film ‘PK’.

Favorites: Likes and Dislikes

Favorite actors, films, food, travel picks, and off-screen interests.

  • Favorite Actor

    Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan

  • Favorite Actress

    Farah Khan

  • Favorite Film

    The Sound of Music

  • Favorite Shows

    Sabse Bada Kalakar

  • Favorite Music Bands

    classic rock, old-school pop, and legendary Bollywood melodies.

  • Favorite Food

    Dhansak, biryani and prawns curry rice

  • Favorite Books

    If by Rudyard Kipling

  • Favorite Color

    Black

  • Favorite Cars

    2026 Mahindra XEV 9S electric SUV, a luxurious Mercedes-Benz GLE 300d (purchased in 2023), and a 2017 Jaguar XF

  • Favorite Sport

    cricket

  • Favorite Game

    FIFA

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Last updated at: May 8, 2026

Updated by: Rajesh Kumar

Sources & References

This profile was researched by Rajesh Kumar using verified sources including Wikipedia, IMDb Pro, Forbes, and news archives. Net worth is estimated from publicly reported earnings.

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