Bollywood actor Boman Irani’s directorial debut, The Mehta Boys, will premiere at the 15th edition of the Chicago South Asian Film Festival (CSAFF) on September 20. Starring Boman Irani, Shreya Chaudhry, and Avinash Tiwary, the film explores an estranged relationship between a father and son, touching on themes of identity, family, and belonging.
Actor Shreya Chaudhry who plays the female role in The Mehta Boys is brimming with excitement for the world premiere of the film, sharing her thoughts on this, she said “I am absolutely thrilled to be heading to Chicago for the South Asian Film Festival, especially since our film, The Mehta Boys will have its world premiere at the festival on the opening night! It’s an absolute honor to have our work showcased on such a prestigious platform and it is incredibly fulfilling to receive this international recognition.”
Reflecting on her journey with the film and working alongside Boman Irani, she said “The Mehta Boys is a very special film for me. It has been a tremendous honor to not only act but also be directed by a legend like Boman Irani sir, it is an experience I will always value. To have the opportunity to collaborate with the Oscar-winning writer Alexander Dinelaris at such an early stage of my career is also something I'm very grateful for. Boman sir's knowledge of the craft and the passion he brought to the set was so inspiring. With sir around, every day on set was a masterclass. I’m incredibly grateful to him for trusting me with this role and allowing me to be part of this journey.”
Shreya further added, “The feeling of having a film that we’ve all worked so hard to be part of an international film festival that celebrates stories from South Asia is one of those dream-come-true moments, especially so early on in my career. To think that The Mehta Boys will be seen by a wider audience, fills me with so much gratitude. To have the opportunity to work with such a talented cast and crew, all of whom poured their hearts into this film, makes this recognition even more special.”
After the announcement of The Mehta Boys world premiere at the Chicago South Asian Film Festival, celebrities like Karan Johar, Farah Khan, and Abhishek Bachchan shared their reactions on social media.
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