Avinash Tiwary opened up about his role in The Mehta Boys, Boman Irani’s directorial debut. The film tells the story of a father and son who, despite their strained relationship, are forced to spend time together in unusual circumstances. Tiwary, who plays the son, shared how relatable he found the story, drawing inspiration from his own experiences and emotional depth to portray the complex father-son dynamics.
Avinash Tiwary shares how he handles repeated career questions from his family; says, “You shout or scream, but nothing changes”
In a conversation with HT, Avinash Tiwary reveals that the relatability of The Mehta Boys made his performance even more challenging. He said, “It was more relatable to me, I understood it much more. I understood the nuances a lot more. What is interesting is that in this film, though it seems I understood it, but to be able to open and see it, was more uncomfortable.” He added, “It’s really close quarters. If it was absolutely fantasy, it’s slightly at a distance and you can create a wall. But when it’s relatable, it’s more uncomfortable.”
Boman Irani shares that while the father-son dynamic in The Mehta Boys isn’t based on his own personal life, he drew inspiration from numerous real-life interviews. He said, “I did a hell of a lot of interviews. I can’t reveal names. We are all guilty of backseat driving and I have drawn from a lot of personal experiences.”
Avinash Tiwary connects deeply with the film’s portrayal of a father downplaying his son’s career as an architect. He shared, “You sit down, have a conversation, make them understand. But the second time you hear, you realise your word isn’t getting through. The third time you shout or scream, but nothing changes. The beauty is that it won’t change. I do believe that deep down they wish so well for you, and they want to protect you. It is irritating.”
Avinash Tiwary shared how family often probes about his career, recalling a recent instance when his father repeatedly asked about his next project. “Today morning, they were home and we were sitting and during the conversation, he started asking me ‘what is your next project’. And after five questions, I started thinking ‘don’t go there’. I want to avoid it so I turn away from him, but it doesn’t happen. So before I erupt, I get up and begin talking to someone else,” he shared with a smile. But the actor added that he can deal with it because he understands all the questions come from a place of concern, not malice. “I recognise the intent. That allows me to look at the bigger picture and look at how we deal with those situations,” he concluded.
The Mehta Boys stars Boman Irani, Avinash Tiwary, and Shreya Chaudhry Star in Family Drama, Releases on Amazon Prime Video February 7.
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