Meet actor who fought dyslexia in childhood, worked in wafers shop for 14 years, debuted in Bollywood at 41 with Shah Rukh Khan, now known for his versatility

Meet actor who fought dyslexia in childhood, worked in wafers shop for 14 years, debuted in Bollywood at 41 with Shah Rukh Khan, now known for his versatility

As a lifestyle expert, I find Boman Irani to be a true embodiment of resilience, determination, and versatility. His journey from battling dyslexia and working odd jobs like being a waiter at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel to becoming one of Bollywood’s most beloved actors is nothing short of inspiring.


Fate seems to have a knack for orchestrating remarkable paths, as we can see with the exceptional actor Boman Irani. Making his Bollywood debut alongside Shah Rukh Khan at the age of 41, this versatile performer had a history of taking on various jobs beforehand and bravely overcoming dyslexia.

Boman Irani hails from Mumbai, born on December 2, 1959, to an Iranian Zoroastrian family, with his father passing away just before his arrival. Growing up, he struggled with dyslexia and had a tendency to lisp, which often led others to laugh at him while he spoke. This year, the star of Dunki shared this experience during an event.

He mentioned that he had been apprehensive about others mocking him, but after spending numerous years, he realized fear wasn’t an option. His mom, however, saw his passion for performing on stage and motivated him to participate in theater and consult with a speech coach.

Following his education, he completed a two-year waiter training program and spent a short period working as a waiter and room service attendant at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel. Additionally, he pursued a career in professional photography between 1987 and 1989.

In addition to acting, this individual assisted his mother at both their bakery and snack shop. Reflecting on his time with Jist from last year, the actor known for 3 Idiots revealed he had spent 14 years working there, often surrounded by the aromas of ghee and potatoes. Although he initially felt embarrassed about it, his spouse motivated him to embrace this aspect of his past as a source of pride, almost like a badge of honor.

He noted that he was a successful shopkeeper, yet he wanted to be an actor and director. The 64-year-old actor learned acting under the guidance of Hansraj Sindhia’s guidance between 1981 and 1983. 

As a seasoned theater actor, I ventured into the vibrant world of Bollywood with Shah Rukh Khan‘s Josh, an experience followed by unforgettable performances in films such as Let’s Talk, Munnabhai M.B.B.S., Lage Raho Munna Bhai, 3 Idiots, Dostana, and many more timeless classics.

Beyond excelling as a top-notch performer, Irani is also known for her roles as a motivational speaker, film director, producer, and one of the founding members of Irani Movietone Productions.

On the professional front, Boman was last seen in Dunki. Additionally, he recently had the screening of his upcoming film, The Mehta Boys, at the Chicago South Asian Film Festival 2024. 

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2024-10-02 15:08