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.
Boman Irani Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Boman Irani reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Boman Irani's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 62% of Boman Irani's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Positive, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Boman Irani Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Boman Irani's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Boman Irani has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Average | 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 → |
| 2018 | Khajoor Pe Atke | Abhishek | 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 → |
| 2010 | Well Done Abba | Arman Ali | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | 3 Idiots | Viru "Virus" Sahastrabudhhe | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Perfect Mismatch | Mr. Patel | Hit | 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 | Hit | 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 | Hit | 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 → |
| 2001 | Everybody Says I'm Fine! | - | 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".