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Boman Irani's journey to success was far from unconventional. Before becoming a celebrated figure in the industry, the actor did many odd jobs to survive. Having lost his father before birth, the actor was raised by his mother along with three elder sisters. What was Boman Irani's life like before fame found him?
After completing his schooling from St Mary's School, he later pursue a course in hotel management from Mithibai college. During that time, he also helped his mother in her snack and bakery business. Following his graduation, he secured a job as a waiter at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel. Besides this, he used to click pictures at school sports events, which became another source of income for him.
However, after his mother met with a tragic accident, he left all jobs to stay at home and tare care of his family. For over 10 years, he managed his mother's farsan and namkeen shop at Grant Road in Mumbai. Why did Boman Irani struggle with self-doubt?
During his childhood, Boman battled dyslexia and stammering issues, which made learning and speaking difficult for him. In fact, he was mocked by his peers, that left a last-impression on his self-esteem. In a interview with Josh Talks, Irani opened up about these experiences, and how he decided to overcome them by deciding to work on his speech. One of his life-altering moments were when he started singing in public. His mother supported him by recording the applause at one of his school events. Listening to that record consistently boost his confidence and helped him move ahead in life. How Boman Irani's journey in films began?
Despite family issues and financial struggles, Boman couldn't let go of his creative instincts. He balanced his theatre work with photography, eventually exploring film opportunities. Filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra was the first man in the industry who noticed his talent after watching one of his short films. He then offered him a role in Munna Bhai MBBS as Dr. Asthana, the film that changed his destiny forever. This marked the beginning of his stellar career, with iconic films like 3 Idiots, PK, Lage Raho Munna Bhai, Sanju, Jolly LLB and many more.
Today, Boman Irani is considered one of the most respectable and admired actors in the industry. With around Rs 107 crore net worth, the actor has built a successful career for himself through films, brand deals, endorsements and other smart approaches.
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