Boman Irani
ActingAbout Boman Irani
Boman Irani (born 2 December 1959 in Mumbai, Maharashtra) is an Indian film and theatre actor and photographer. Irani began his acting career in theatre and moved to film in 2000 at the age of 44 with a role in Josh. Irani gained attention for his role in the 2003 comedy Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. He later appeared in Lage Raho Munna Bhai for which he received several IIFA award nominations and in 3 Idiots opposite Aamir Khan which earned him a Filmfare Award and a Star Screen Award for Best Actor in a Villainous Role. He is the host of Bollywood Ka Boss.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Boman Irani reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Boman Irani's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 58% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Boman Irani remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Positive, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Boman Irani Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Boman Irani's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Boman Irani.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Rajasaab | Dr. Padmabhushan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Tanvi the Great | Raza Saab | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | The Mehta Boys | Shiv Mehta | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Dunki | Geetu Gulati | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Uunchai | Javed Siddiqui | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Runway 34 | Nishant Suri | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | 83 | Farokh Engineer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Yeh Ballet | Show Judge #1 | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Jhalki | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Sanju | Ruby's father / Dr. Asthana | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran | Himanshu Shukla | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Force 2 | Karan Pratap Singh | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Ventilator | Dr. Shroff | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Legend of Michael Mishra | Full Pant | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Dilwale | King | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | PK | Cherry Bajwa | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Happy New Year | Tammy Irani | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Bhoothnath Returns | Bhausaheb | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Atharintiki Daaredi | Raghunandan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Jolly LLB | Tejinder Rajpal | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Cocktail | Randhir "Randy" Kapoor | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Ferrari Ki Sawaari | Behram Ardeshir Deboo | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Don 2 | Vardaan Makhija | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Love Breakups Zindagi | Sheila's Father | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Game | Op Ramsay | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Well Done Abba | Arman Ali | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | 3 Idiots | Viru "Virus" Sahastrabudhhe | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Perfect Mismatch | Mr. Patel | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | 99 | Rahul | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Luck by Chance | Dinyar Sabri | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Maharathi | AD Merchant | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Dostana | M | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Positive | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Heyy Babyy | Bharat Sahni | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Eklavya: The Royal Guard | King Jaywardhan | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Don | DCP DeSilva | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Khosla Ka Ghosla! | Kishan Khurana | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Lage Raho Munna Bhai | Lucky Singh | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Yun Hota To Kya Hota | DCP Paul | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Bluffmaster! | Dr. Bhalerao | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Being Cyrus | Farokh Sethna | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | No Entry | Minister P.J. Gupta | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | My Wife's Murder | Inspector Tejpal Randhawa | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Waqt | Nattu Bhai | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Page 3 | Deepak Suri | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Veer-Zaara | Jahangir Hayaat Khan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Lakshya | Karan's Father | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Main Hoon Na | The Principal | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. | Dr. J. C. Asthana | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Darna Mana Hai | Hotel Owner | Average | Similar → |
Boman Irani - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Boman Irani?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Boman Irani is "Positive" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Boman Irani acted in?
Boman Irani has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Boman Irani?
Other notable films include "Ventilator", "3 Idiots", and "PK".