Boman Irani's childhood dream to watch French Open live comes alive
Paris, June 8 (UNI) Veteran Bollywood actor and filmmaker Boman Irani recently checked off a major item from his bucket list by experiencing the thrill of the French Open live in Paris.
Taking to social media, Irani shared his joy and disbelief, writing, "My childhood dream coming true. Here in Paris for the #FrenchOpen and it's all kinds of amazing — the energy, the city, the whole experience… just wow! Feels surreal to see childhood dreams come to life like this…"
A devoted sports aficionado with a particular affection for tennis, Irani has often expressed his love for tennis. This trip to Paris was a surprise birthday gift from his family and it was definitely full of memorable moments for him, where he soaked in the explosive energy of Roland Garros and the timeless beauty of Paris.
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