At 65, Boman Irani Embraces Direction: Speaks on Work Hours and the Sequel to Munna Bhai MBBS

Veteran Bollywood actor Boman Irani, known for carving a unique niche in the industry, is currently in the limelight for his latest film Detective Sherdil. In a recent candid conversation with the media, Boman spoke at length about the film, his journey in the industry, and the evolving dynamics of filmmaking.
Known for his iconic performances in films like Munna Bhai M.B.B.S., 3 Idiots, Jolly LLB, and Uunchai, Boman Irani (Boman Irani) is once again making headlines with his new film Detective Sherdil. In this movie, he takes on an intriguing character that blends mystery, intelligence, and humor. Interestingly, Boman began his Bollywood journey at the age of 44 and quickly won audiences over with his powerful performances.

In a special interaction with the media, Boman opened up about Detective Sherdil, the possibility of a sequel, his current projects, and his perspective on work culture in the industry.

• These days, there’s a lot of discussion around working hours in the film industry—some advocate for an 8-hour shift, while others stress the necessity of longer hours. What’s your take? What do you think should be the ideal working hours in the film industry?

Look, every individual has their own work ethic—how many hours they want to work. It really depends on the person. You can say, “These are my working conditions—take it or leave it.” It's up to you. You can’t create hard rules for everything. Yes, there are union guidelines—like how many hours to work, how long the lunch break should be, etc. But if someone says they can’t work beyond eight hours, that’s their choice. Everyone functions differently. I often work long hours. Sometimes, when I feel exhausted, I might request the director to finish a shot the next day. Some may agree, some may not—it all depends on mutual understanding. Everyone has their own working method.

• Your film explores relationships through the lens of a murder mystery. Do you feel that relationships are weakening in today’s society, with people even resorting to violence against loved ones for selfish reasons?

This film is not just a murder mystery. If we label it only that, we’ll miss the real essence of why it was made. It’s actually about relationships—what people are capable of doing for money, what compels them, what emotions they’re driven by. It could be jealousy, ego—there are a lot of human emotions involved.

We recognize people through their everyday behavior and emotions, not just through extreme acts like murder. Murder happens in very few homes, but we all observe human behavior within our families. Murder here is just a device to reveal those emotions.

• In recent times, we've seen shocking incidents—like children abandoning their parents, or a wife murdering her husband on honeymoon. Do you think this reflects a serious warning for society? How do you view these changing relationships?

It’s not new. Human nature has always had different shades—some are weak, some mentally unstable, some are good. But no one is 100% good; everyone has flaws. When those flaws take over a person’s judgment and they act on them, crimes happen. Jealousy can also lead to crime. These emotions have always existed, even in royal households. It’s been happening forever.

• Sequels are trending in Bollywood. Fans are eagerly waiting for the next installments of Munna Bhai and 3 Idiots. Is there any update? Can we expect good news soon?

Discussions keep happening. It’s been 20 years since Munna Bhai. We ourselves don’t know. We keep talking to Raju (Rajkumar Hirani) about it. We trouble him a lot, but haven’t received a definitive answer yet. Hopefully, there will be some sequel someday.

• You’ve worked in many memorable films. Which one do you personally consider your best performance to date?

Perhaps Khosla Ka Ghosla. People told me I was the wrong fit for that role, and maybe I was. I was surprised when I was cast as Khurana.
When an actor is asked to cross a boundary, it becomes a challenge. You have to work hard to be believable. How do you make it seem effortless? You have to understand the dialogues, the character’s attire, thought process—you have to absorb the character’s belief system. Once that happens, everything else falls into place.

• You recently said that a good husband is one who respects, and whose love evolves with time. Do you believe that love needs to change to last?

A good husband is someone who respects his partner. As years go by, love evolves into different forms. The kind of love you feel at 25 isn’t the same at 65. But it doesn’t fade—it just takes new shapes.
If love vanishes and doesn't evolve, then there’s a problem. Love expresses itself in many ways.

• You debuted as a director at 65 with The Mehta Boys, which was an inspiring move in itself. Are you planning to direct another film soon?

Let’s see. I’m currently writing two stories. I’ll wait to see which one wins the race and makes it to the screen first. Then, I’ll direct it too.

• Can you share some details about your upcoming projects?

There are three films currently in the pipeline. But until formal contracts are signed, I can’t talk about them. Once everything is finalized, I’ll definitely share the details.

For now, what we can share is that Boman Irani will soon be seen in the film Tanvi the Great, where he plays a significant role.

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