A young Indian has made a dazzling debut in the international music market, whizzing to the top ten of Britain’s popular TV Airplay Music Chart even before his album is officially launched. Hyderabad-born Shayan Italia’s Reflection is fourth on the list, next only to Foo Fighters (The Pretender) , Mark Ronson Feat.Amy Winehouse (Valerie) and… Continue reading Shayan Italia in Top 10 of Britain’s popular music chart
Category: Film
I’m basically shy of attention: Boman
Actor Boman Irani, who played a disgruntled dean in the medical satire “Munnabhai M.B.B.S.” to perfection, says he is the “luckiest guy” on the planet as Bollywood is offering him specific and interesting roles. “I want to play roles that aren’t tailor-made. I’m working on a number of projects that are making me sweat it… Continue reading I’m basically shy of attention: Boman
FTII Award for Parsi Themed Film
Parsi Wada, Tarapore — Present Day, a film that talks about the present and future of the Parsi community in Mumbai, has won cameraman Paramvir Singh the award for Best Cinematography (Rajat Kamal and a cash prize of Rs 10,000). The movie, which presents a lyrical depiction of the decadent Parsi community, has been shot… Continue reading FTII Award for Parsi Themed Film
Stereotyping Parsis
It’s often the quirks of a community that become its identity and set it apart from the rest. But with India becoming so globalised, are we still that ethno-centric? Yes, says Homi Adjania, the director of Being Cyrus. The quirks of a community are often a tool for incorporating humour in a film. But sometimes… Continue reading Stereotyping Parsis
‘After Superman, it’s Bo-Man’
When ABN-Amro recently flew down the versatile Boman Irani for a chat with VJ Cyrus Sahuhar, the talent behind “Piddhu The Great” and “Simi Girebaal”, the duo broke into the most entertaining conversation Sudhish Kamath eavesdropped into. Cyrus Before we start, first, I would like to give you this (hands over a potato)? Boman: Is… Continue reading ‘After Superman, it’s Bo-Man’
Boman Irani: Interview with the Actor
• My guest today is one of Mumbai’s Parsi Colony’s most famous residents, Boman Irani. And it’s really unfair to cast you as a Parsi, because you’re a Sikh one day, Delhi Punjabi the other, a Rajput king, a Catholic, all equally convincingly. Sometimes, it’s most difficult to play the role most close to you.… Continue reading Boman Irani: Interview with the Actor
Boman Irani to Play Lead Role in Little Zizou
Boman Irani is known for his remarkable roles. This talented actor will be seen in a lead role in writer-turned-director Sooni Taraporevala’s film Little Zizou. This film also stars Shernaaz Patel and Naseeruddin Shah’s son Imaad in a prominent role. He informs that Little Zizou is an English film which revolves around the Parsi community.… Continue reading Boman Irani to Play Lead Role in Little Zizou
