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Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kayoze Irani: What drew me in 'Sarzameen' was the father-son story at its core
Filmmaker-actor Kayoze Irani, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film 'Sarzameen', said what drew him to the movie was the "father-son story at its core." Kayoze said: "When I first read the broad outline of Sarzameen, I knew by the time I reached the interval that I was going to do this film. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now It had everything: action, drama, emotion, thrill, but what drew me in was the father-son story at its core. " Always liked emotional films He added: "I've always been drawn to films with an emotional undercurrent, like 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan'. This one felt real and deeply relatable." Kayoze talked about his bond with his father and veteran actor Boman Irani. "I share a beautiful bond with my father, and there's always something uniquely unsaid, yet powerful, between a father and son; that's what made this story so special to me," he added. About the film Talking about "Sarzameen", the film stars as Vijay Menon, a man torn between a father's love and a soldier's duty, as Meher, a mother who fights against all olds to keep her family intact, and as Harman, a vulnerable young man caught at crossroads. The film marks the feature directorial debut of Kayoze Irani and is produced by Hiroo Yash Johar, Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, and Apoorva Mehta under the banner of Dharma Productions. The film is touted to be a tribute to the spirit of the nation, exploring themes of sacrifice, fractured loyalties, and the emotional weight of choosing between blood ties and a higher calling. 'Sarzameen' to stream on JioHotstar from July 25. Kayoze made his acting debut in 2012 with 'Student Of The Year' starring Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan and Sidharth Malhotra. He was then seen in films such as 'Bombay Talkies', 'Youngistaan' and 'The Legend of Michael Mishra'. He directed a story for the 2021 anthology Ajeeb Daastaans titled 'Ankahi', starring Shefali Shah and Manav Kaul.
News18
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Boman Irani's Son Kayoze Irani Makes Directorial Return With Kajol's Sarzameen
Boman Irani's son made his acting debut with Student of the Year alongside Alia Bhatt, Sidharth Malhotra and Varun Dhawan. Kayoze Irani, son of veteran actor Boman Irani, is now stepping into the spotlight as a filmmaker with his full-length directorial debut, Sarzameen. Backed by Karan Johar's Dharma Productions, the film stars Kajol, Prithviraj Sukumaran, and Ibrahim Ali Khan, and is slated to premiere on JioCinema on July 25. But before turning to direction, Kayoze was known for his charming on-screen debut in Student of the Year (2012), where he played the lovable Sudo alongside Alia Bhatt, Sidharth Malhotra, and Varun Dhawan. Born in November 1987 in Mumbai, Kayoze grew up watching his father, Boman Irani, rise from running a bakery on Grant Road to becoming one of Bollywood's most respected actors. Raised in a middle-class Parsi household deeply rooted in the performing arts, Kayoze was exposed to theatre and cinema from a young age. He pursued his bachelor's degree in Film, Television & New Media Production from Kishinchand Chellaram College in Mumbai. And this academic degree laid the foundation for his future in direction. From Onscreen Debut to Direction Kayoze began his career in the film industry as an assistant director on Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu, starring Kareena Kapoor Khan and Imran Khan. But it was his breakout role as 'Sudo' in Student of the Year that brought him mainstream attention. Though a supporting character, his natural comic timing and warm screen presence made him a fan favourite. After a brief stint in acting, Kayoze shifted focus to filmmaking. He made his directorial debut with Ankahi, a critically praised short film in Netflix's Ajeeb Daastaans anthology, which explored themes of love, silence, and emotional disconnect. About Sarzameen Set against the backdrop of a volatile Kashmir, Sarzameen follows the life of Colonel Vijay Menon (Prithviraj), a man of unshakable duty and integrity. Kajol plays Meera, a resilient wife and mother, while Ibrahim Ali Khan appears as the lead antagonist in the complex role of Harman, a young man struggling with shadowed memories and truths. Location : Mumbai, India, India First Published: July 01, 2025, 18:16 IST
Pink Villa
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Who is Sarzameen's director Kayoze Irani? Boman Irani's son who made acting debut with Alia Bhatt, Sidharth Malhotra in SOTY
Recently, the teaser for Sarzameen, starring Ibrahim Ali Khan, Kajol, and Prithviraj Sukumaran, was released, and fans have been going gaga over it. The 1-minute 30-second clip showed Saif Ali Khan's son in a new, rugged, never-seen-before avatar, and we are sure fans are loving it. Well, one thing that not everyone might have noticed is the director's name, Kayoze Irani. For the unversed, Kayoze is the son of popular actor Boman Irani and is making his directorial debut with this one. Let us give you a sneak peek into his life. Kayoze Irani's childhood Kayoze was born in November 1987 in Mumbai. He is the elder son of Bollywood's one of the most-loved actors, Boman Irani, and his wife Zenobia. The director of Sarzameen grew up in a middle-class family, where his father, now a well-known actor, ran a bakery in Mumbai's Grant Road. Irani belongs to a Parsi Zoroastrian family and has been exposed to the arts since childhood. He has closely witnessed the transition of his father from running a bakery at the age of 5 to entering the theatre world when he was 15 years old. Boman was an accomplished mimic, singer, guitarist, and performer, and these talents influenced his son. Talking about his education, Kayoze earned a BA in Film, Television & New Media Production from Kishinchand Chellaram College in Mumbai. How did Kayoze Irani enter Bollywood? Remember Sudo Sodabottleopenerwala in Karan Johar's Student Of The Year? Yes, that was Kayoze Irani. Before making his acting debut, Boman Irani's son worked as an assistant director on the film Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu, starring Kareena Kapoor Khan and Imran Khan. This was a Dharma film too, and it was here that KJo spotted his talent and cast him in SOTY alongside Alia Bhatt, Sidharth Malhotra, and Varun Dhawan. Despite the ensemble cast, it was Kayoze's performance that made him stand out, and everyone remembers his role in the film. How did Kayoze Irani transition to direction? Right after his acting debut, Kayoze moved into direction and directed one of the short films in Netflix's Ajeeb Daastaans, titled Ankahi. This was loved by many, and it paved the way for him into filmmaking. And now he is all set to enthral fans with his first full-fledged film, Sarzameen. Sarzameen's OTT release date and platform Sarzameen, starring Kajol, Prithviraj Sukumaran, and Ibrahim Ali Khan, will be released on Jio Hotstar on July 25. Interestingly, this is Saif Ali Khan's son's second film, and it too will have an OTT release, just like his debut film, Nadaaniyan.
