Bollywood not a man's world

In 11 years of his association with Bollywood, Boman Irani has worked with five female directors - and he loves the fact that the industry is no longer just "a man's world".

"Shooting song for 'Shirin Farhad' with Farah Khan (actor), Geeta Kapur (choreographer), Bela Sehgal (director). Happy to note, it's not a man's world," tweeted Boman.

"Just thought of it; done five movies with lady directors," added the 52-year-old.

He has worked with female directors like Farah Khan in "Main Hoon Na", Sooni Taraporevala in "Little Zizou", Reema Kagti in "Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.", and "Shirin Farhan Ki Toh Nikal Padi" by Sehgal.

"..and how can I forget, the greatest director of all... who films every frame of my life....my wife Zenobia," Boman wrote on a lighter note.

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What is wrong in being a lingerie salesman? Don't you wear an underwear?

Bela Sehgal explains why Boman Irani makes the perfect underwear salesman 


Boman Irani is playing an undergarment salesman in his next co-starring Farah Khan. And director Bela Sehgal feels there is no reason to cringe at the thought of that. 

In fact, she even points out that most people who assist at lingerie stores are in fact men! She states, “What is wrong in being a lingerie salesman? Don’t you wear an underwear or don’t I wear one?” 


She goes on to say, “Our research showed that more male designers create lingerie and bikini for women. It requires a lot of hard work; it is an art to understand the cuts and the structure of the female body.”

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Farah, Boman are 'kadak' cracker: Bela Sehgal

"Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi" director Bela Sehgal says while no one thought of bringing Farah Khan and Boman Irani together on screen, she felt they would share a crackling chemistry.

"Nobody would have thought of Boman and Farah together as a couple. When I thought of both of them, I felt it would be a 'kadak' cracker," said Sehgal.

"Now when I will release my film with other big films, people will turn around and say 'Farah and Boman?'... It's a unique couple, why not?" she added.

The movie is set to release Aug 24.

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'I hold record of 22 films with new directors'

Boman Irani worked in Rajkumar Hirani's first film "Munnabhai M.B.B.S" and recently teamed with Rajesh Mapuskar for his debut vehicle "Ferrari Ki Sawaari". The talented actor, known for his comic roles, says he has never hesitated to work with newcomers in his decade-long career.

"I hold a record. I have done 22 films with new directors. There are a lot more young directors out there. I cannot be accused of working with only the big guns," Boman told.

Praising Mapuskar, he said: "For a first time director, this is an exceptional film. The guy is pressing the right button and giving you the right space and that is direction. Above all, he is a wonderful director and a good human being."

With over 60 films to his credit, Boman feels comfortable in his space and doesn't get cold feet before the release of his films.

"I think I am too old to get nervous now. I get more excited like a child. What's done is done. You can do nothing about it now," he said.

He successfully played an agitated professor in "Munnabhai MBBS" and an over-confident science professor in "3 Idiots". The success of the films has raised fans' expectations from him, but the 52-year-old has no plans to set any milestone for himself.

"We did not do 'Munnabhai' or '3 Idiots' keeping milestones in my mind. What people expect and believe is their birth right," he said.

The actor says that "Ferrari Ki Sawaari" has drained him emotionally.

"For, me like anyone else, I do not wish to get misunderstood in my endeavour. The film has taken a lot out of me. It was the emotionality in the film that drained me completely," Boman said.

After "Ferrari Ki Sawaari", Boman will be seen romancing Farah Khan in "Shirin Farad Ki Toh Nikal Padi" when it hits theatres Aug 24.

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SRK plus 3 more heroes!

Apart from Shah Rukh and Boman Irani, Farah Khan’s upcoming film to star three more heroes in prominent roles

Looks like Farah Khan is all set to take her forthcoming film to a larger-then-life level. She is having not one or two, but five male actors playing prominent roles in the project. While Shah Rukh Khan is playing one of the leads, he is also producing the film.

With Boman Irani already featuring in the cast, Farah apparently is on the lookout for a new face for the film.

The director confirms the news saying, “Yes, Shah Rukh and Boman are confirmed for the film till now. The search for the rest of the cast will start soon.” The film is expected to go on floors towards the end of this year.

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Ferrari Ki Sawaari is a decent watch sans masala

Cast : Sharman Joshi, Boman Irani, Ritwik Sahore, Vidya Balan (cameo), Paresh Rawal 

Director : Rajesh Mapuskar

Rating: ***

With Father's day ahead on this weekend ,Vidu Vinod Chopra's much talked about cine flick Ferrari Ki Sawari based upon a passionate father son relation is released on Friday. Not decorated with industry A graders, Ferrari Ki Sawari opened with an occupancy of 30% at multiplexes. 

Synopsis
Ferrari Ki Sawari is a beautiful depiction of a passionate father son duo, where A young kid thinks of nothing but cricket and his father, thinks of nothing but his little boy and his dream. To fulfill his son's dream of playing at Lord's cricket ground, the honest and upright father performs the first small act of dishonesty in his life and how the life drags them on the complicated lane.

Story 
Just like millions of aspiring cricketers, Kayos (played by Ritvik Sahore) is also a budding kid who want to make it to the Indian cricket team, and unlike other strict fathers of cricket based sagas ( as seen in cine flicks Patiala House and Iqbal), is always encouraged by his father Rustam (played by Sharman Joshi) to reach his goal.

One fine day destiny bless the duo with an opportunity for Kayos to go to Lords for a cricket training camp for the consummation of the longstanding dream of father son duo.

But the dilemma erupts, when Rustam was told that he will be needing at least 1.5 lac rupees if he want to sent Kayos for the camp. 

While looking for financial avenues for the fulfilment of his son's dreams, Rustam had a rendezvous with Babbu(Seema Bhargav) a wedding planer, who asks Rustam to arrange a Ferrari for the wedding of one of her clients who is a small time political goon. 

With story rolling ahead Sharman goes with the idea of borrowing a gleaming red Ferrari for one hour, But the hell breaks loose when Rustam don't inform the legendary owner of the vehicle and a wild, bumpy ride begins.

As the tale proceeds, it unfurls the feelings of a grandfather who is an epic rival of cricket, but steps back into his shoes for the the dream of his son and grandson. 



Script 
The premise of the movie seems to be new one, which may lead to the onset of "slice of life" genre in the cinematography aisles. But simultaneously, it is also worth mentioning that being the story of a common man, the script could have been better and could have managed a better connect with audience. 

The high predictability quotient prevailing throughout the script, further adds on to the loss of curiosity factor, which again decimates the potential of the movie to keep the fan's gazes glued to the screen. 

Though the plot of the movie is cute and lovable but the sequential flow of the story seems to be scattered as compared to the movies earlier made under the banner Vidu Vinod Chopra. As far as humor is concerned, then Ferrari Ki Sawari completely fails in offering those giggles and rib ticklers.

Screenplay 
Screenplay of the movie, up till an extent has succeeded in covering up the flaws of the scripts. Throughout the course of the movie the screenplay had been good and as far as a few missing connects are concerned, then its simply because of not so strong script. 

Rajesh Mapuskar the debuting director, deserves to be patted for an above average performance on his maiden debut as director and brilliantly depicting the aspirations of a common man.

Acting 
On his solo debut, Sharman has tried his level best to please the masses, but somewhere seemed entrapped in his Raju Rastogi persona of cine flick 3 Idiots. 

Up till some extent, Sharman has succeeded in pleasing the masses by his efforts to translate the character of a passionate Parsi father on the big screen. Ritwik Sahore has proved his brilliance as an aspiring cricketer in the movie. As usual, Boman Irani well settled in the skin of his character as a Parsi grandfather. 

As far as the supporting cast is concerned then then things could have been better, because the bunch of people surrounding Sharman, Ritwik and Boman, completely failed in delivering the expected level of performance. 




Music
In the music section, movie doesn't have much to offer, except the lavani number picturised on Vidya Balan. But very much in consensus with screenplay, background scores deserves to be praised for gelling up exceptionally well with the onscreen proceedings. 

BO Potential 
As far as BO potential of Ferrari Ki Sawari is concerned, then it is expected to take slow start followed by a take off on weekend, but ultimately leading to a dropped BO collection in the week ahead. 

Verdict
To sum up, Ferrari Ki Sawari is an decent entertainer knitted around a passionate relationship of a father son duo, accompanied by a lovable grandfather. Ferrari Ki Sawari is a cute and lovable slice of life pertaining to the aspirations of a common man, but because of lacking masala, it is not expected to offer much to the cine junkies who are habitual either to humor or action genre of cine flicks.

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