The Mehta Boys is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language drama film that marks the directorial debut of veteran actor Boman Irani. Co-written by Irani and Oscar-winning screenwriter Alexander Dinelaris (Birdman), the film offers a heartfelt exploration of a strained father-son relationship. It was released on Amazon Prime Video on February 7, 2025. citeturn0search9turn0search5




🎬 Plot Summary

Set in Navsari, Gujarat, the story revolves around Shiv Mehta (Boman Irani), a retired widower planning to move to the U.S. with his daughter, Anu (Puja Sarup), following the death of his wifeHis son, Amay (Avinash Tiwary), an architect based in Mumbai, shares a distant and formal relationship with himA last-minute ticketing mishap forces Shiv to stay with Amay for 48 hours, leading to an uneasy yet transformative experience for bothAs they navigate their time together, buried emotions surface, and unspoken words find their place, making for an honest and heartfelt exploration of familial bonds citeturn0search1

🎭 Cast

  • Boman Irani a Shiv Meha

  • Avinash Tiwary a Amay Meha

  • Shreya Chaudhry a Zaa

  • Puja Sarup a Au

  • Siddhartha Basu a Saumik Sn

🎥 Production Details

  • *Director: Boman Irni

  • *Writers: Boman Irani, Alexander Dinelais

  • *Producers: Boman Irani, Danesh Irani, Shujaat Saudagar, Vipin Agnihori

  • *Cinematography: Krish Makhja

  • *Editing: Charu Shree oy

  • *Studios: Irani Movietone LLP, Chalkboard Entertainmnt

  • *Distributor: Amazon Prime Vieo

  • *Runtime: 118 minues

  • *Language: Hidi citeturn0search9

🧾 Critical Receptin

The Mehta Boys received positive reviews from critcs:

  • *The Indian Express: 3.5/5 stars, noting that "what lifts the film are the little spurts of unpredictability built into the scrit." citeturn0search9

  • *NDTV: 3/5 stars, describing it as a "heart-warming drama enlivened by the wonderful central performancs." citeturn0search9

  • *The Times of India: 4/5 stars, calling it "a finely crafted drama that feels deeply personl." citeturn0search1

  • *Rotten Tomatoes: 100% critic score based on 11 reviws. citeturn0search2

📺 Where to Wach

The Mehta Boys is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

🎞️ Traler

You can watch the official trailerhermage7

The Mehta Boys offers a poignant and relatable portrayal of familial relationships, making it a noteworthy addition to contemporary Indian cnema.