Happy birthday, Boman Irani: Films that made him our favorite
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He started as a photographer before finding his calling in acting. Whether it's playing a principal's role in 3 Idiots, or a dean in Munna Bhai M.B.B.S., Boman Irani, an actor par excellence, picked characters that made him a fan favorite over the years. On his 64th birthday on Saturday, we take a look at some of his memorable films.
#1
'Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.'
In Raju Hirani's Munna Bhai M.B.B.S., Irani was given the job as Dr. Asthana to make Munna Bhai's (played by Sanjay Dutt) life, a living hell in the hospital. It's a role that made him a household name. Irani was cast in the film's standalone sequel, too, as Lucky Singh, and interestingly, he earned accolades for his performance in both films.
#2
'3 Idiots'
Irani's most iconic character is that of Dr. Viru "Virus" Sahastrabuddhe. Those curled-up gray locks, that annoying face, and his visible hatred for the unruly college boys gave us a character to remember forever. He won three awards for the role - Filmfare Awards, Screen Awards, and IIFA Awards in Best Supporting Actor, Villain, and Performance in a Negative Role.
#3
'Don'
Although he's mostly loved for playing humorous characters, Irani proved he can very well be a villain, too. His casting as Vardhan/DCP D'Silva in Farhan Akhtar's Don and Don 2, went on to show that he fits the bill to play an out-and-about baddy as well. Irani's performance as the antagonist in the Don franchise is one of his top acts to date.
#4
'Khosla Ka Ghosla!'
It's one of the best films made in the history of Indian cinema. Every actor delivered a performance that's memorable to date. There was no way Irani could have stayed away from delivering his best, too. He played the role of a corrupt property dealer Kishan Khurrana. Whether it was his dressing or how he spoke, Irani got every bit of his character right.