Prime Video Debuts Acclaimed Directorial Venture "The Mehta Boys" by Bollywood Veteran Boman Irani
Overview:
Prime Video announces the streaming debut of "The Mehta Boys," the directorial debut of acclaimed Bollywood actor Boman Irani. The film has garnered critical acclaim after its successful festival run, including a Best Feature Film award at the 2024 Chicago South Asian Film Festival.
Synopsis:
"The Mehta Boys" delves into the complex dynamics between a father and son forced to spend 48 hours together. The Hindi-language film explores themes of family, relationships, and the human condition.
Cast and Crew:
Irani himself stars in the lead role alongside rising talent Avinash Tiwary, Shreya Chaudhry, and Puja Sarup. The film is co-written by Oscar winner Alexander Dinelaris ("Birdman") and produced by Irani through his Irani Movietone LLP banner.
Critical Reception:
After its premiere at the International Film Festival of India, Goa, and its opening of the Indian Film Festival Berlin, "The Mehta Boys" has received widespread critical acclaim. Irani won the Best Actor award at the Toronto International Film Festival of South Asia for his performance.
Prime Video's Commitment to Indian Content:
The film's release on Prime Video aligns with the streamer's ongoing strategy of investing in original Indian content. As part of this push, Prime Video aims to reach audiences across 240+ territories with "The Mehta Boys," which will be available with dubs in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada, along with multilingual subtitles.
Debut Date:
"The Mehta Boys" will stream exclusively on Prime Video starting February 7th.