The Mehta Boys
| The Mehta Boys | |
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 Promotional release poster | |
| Directed by | Boman Irani |
| Written by | Boman Irani Alexander Dinelaris |
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| Edited by | Charu Shree Roy |
Production companies | Irani Movietone LLP Chalkboard Entertainment |
| Distributed by | Amazon Prime Video |
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Running time | 118 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
The Mehta Boys is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language drama film about a troubled father-son relationship. It is directed by Boman Irani, written by Irani and Alexander Dinelaris, and starring Irani, Avinash Tiwary, and Shreya Chaudhry. It was released on Amazon Prime Video on 7 February 2025.[2][3]
Plot
[edit] | This article needs a plot summary. (February 2025) |
Cast
[edit]- Boman Irani as Mr. Shiv Mehta
- Avinash Tiwary as Amay Mehta
- Shreya Chaudhry as Zara
- Puja Sarup as Anu
Production
[edit]The film is produced by Boman Irani, Danesh Irani, Shujaat Saudagar, and Vipin Agnihotri under the banner of Irani Movietone LLP Chalkboard Entertainment .[4][5]
Reception
[edit]Shubhra Gupta of The Indian Express rated 3.5/5 and said "The theme of the film has a familiar predictive tilt, but what lifts the film are the little spurts of unpredictability built into the script of Boman Irani’s directorial debut." [6] Saibal Chatterjee of NDTV gave it 3 out of 5 stars and said that "The heart-warming drama is enlivened by the wonderful central performances from Boman Irani and Avinash Tiwary, perfectly complemented by Shreya Chaudhry." [7] Abhimanyu Mathur of Hindustan Times said " Boman Irani's directorial debut is a splendid film anchored by his performance as well as a class act from Avinash Tiwary."[8]
Abhishek Srivastava of The Times of India gave 4 stars out 5 and said that "‘The Mehta Boys’ is a finely crafted drama that feels deeply personal, as if drawn from real-life experiences within one’s own home or neighborhood." [9] Anuj Kumar of The Hindu observes about the film that "Redolent with mood and motifs, Avinash Tiwary shines in this tender tale of grief and gratitude told with wit and vigor."[10] Sana Farzeen of India Today gave 3 stars out of 5 and said that "The Mehta Boys explores a complex father-son bond with realism and subtlety. Boman Irani impresses as both director and actor, while Avinash Tiwary shines. Though the resolution feels conventional, the film's authenticity makes it a refreshing watch".[11]
References
[edit]- ^ "The Mehta Boys". Central Board of Film Certification.
- ^ "The Mehta Boys: Avinash Tiwari, Shreya Chaudhry reflect on the relatable themes of movie". The Statesman. 30 January 2025. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ HT Entertainment Desk (29 January 2025). "The Mehta Boys trailer: Boman Irani's directorial debut shows turbulent father-son relationship". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 29 January 2025.
- ^ Naman Ramachandran (23 October 2024). "Boman Irani's Directorial Debut 'The Mehta Boys,' From Oscar-Winning 'Birdman' Writer Alexander Dinelaris, Sets Prime Video Bow (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
- ^ Web, NDTV Movies News Desk (29 January 2025). "The Mehta Boys Trailer: Boman Irani's Directorial Debut Is A Rollercoaster Ride About A Father-Son Relationship". NDTV. Retrieved 29 January 2025.
- ^ Gupta, Shubhra (7 February 2025). "The Mehta Boys movie review: Amid duds served by Bollywood, Boman Irani-Avinash Tiwary film is well worth your time". The Indian Express.
- ^ Chatterjee, Saibal (7 February 2025). "The Mehta Boys Review: Refreshingly Unpretentious Father-Son Drama". NDTV.
- ^ Mathur, Abhimanyu (7 February 2025). "The Mehta Boys review: Director Boman Irani gets actor Boman Irani's career-best performance in a splendid tearjerker". Hindustan Times.
- ^ Srivastava, Abhishek (7 February 2025). "The Mehta Boys Review : A family drama done right: real, raw, and relatable". The Times of India.
- ^ Kumar, Anuj (7 February 2025). "'The Mehta Boys' movie review: Boman Irani maps an intricate architecture of father-son relationship". The Hindu.
- ^ Farzeen, Sana (7 February 2025). "The Mehta Boys review: Boman Irani's film is a moving lesson on love and loving". India Today.
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