'Jolly LLB' was good intention cinema, says overjoyed Boman Irani!

Boman Irani, who played a crooked lawyer in "Jolly LLB", is delighted at the film being named the Best Hindi Film at the 61st National Film Awards.

Boman believes that the film spoke about change and that's what made it successful.

"'Jolly LLB', just like 'Bhoothnath Returns,' speaks of what the people want to hear. It's about hope, about the system and whether there can be some kind of change in the country," the 54-year-old told here Wednesday at the success party of "Bhoothnath Returns".

"'Jolly LLB' was that kind of film and thankfully, it has won the best Hindi film National award, I am really overjoyed," he further added.

Directed by Shubhash Kapoor, "Jolly LLB" starred Arshad Warsi in the lead role and spoke about corruption in the legal system.

Boman believes that just like "Jolly LLB", his latest film "Bhoothnath Returns" is all about good intention cinema and there is a huge scope for such movies.

"I think there is hope for good intention cinema in the country," Boman told.

He hoped that "Bhoothnath Returns" gets a National award next year.

"The respect that 'Jolly LLB' has got is only because of it's intentions, like 'Bhoothnath Returns' is also a success because of it's noble intentions and there is a place for such films. I truly believe it might be 'Bhoothnath Returns' next year," he told.

Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, "Bhoothnath Returns" features megastar Amitabh Bachchan in the lead. 

Farah Khan’s ‘Hand-shame’ comment for Boman Irani!

Farah Khan , Boman Irani

Boman Irani was targeted by Frarah Khan when she cracked a peculiar joke on him and called him “Hand-Shame”.

Boman was in funny mood, he told he wants to do a photo shoot with Farah because modern time technology will make her look better. Farah couldn’t not react and was quick to reply. She told, “Yeah, even my passport photo is Photoshopped. By the way, Boman thinks he is ‘handsome’, but he is ‘hand-shame!’.”

Their picture, Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi hit theatres today.

Boman feels promotions are important for showing confident in our film!

Actor Boman Irani, who is riding high on the success of his latest movie "Ferrari Ki Sawaari", feels promotions are important because it shows one is confident about his or her product.

"Promotion is very important because if we do not do it people will feel that we don't have confidence in our film. As much as we could, we promoted the film. But it eventually boils down to the watermark," Boman told.

The 52-year-old is now gearing up for the release of his new movie "Cocktail" and told, "It is a wonderful, romantic comedy with Saif Ali Khan, Diana Penty, Deepika Padukone, Dimple Kapadia and, of course, myself. Homi Adajania, who directed 'Being Cyrus', has directed it," he said.

"I think it's a very fresh film, it has a very youthful bent to it and I am very confident that it will do well too," he further added.

Farah’s friends make fun of her acting in 'Shirin Farhad...'!

Film Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi, Boman Irani, Farah Khan

Film Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi, Boman Irani, Farah Khan

Film Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi, Boman Irani, Farah Khan

Each person has loved Farah Khan's new avatar in debutante director Bela Bhansali's movie, "Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi", but Farah's family and friends were as anxious as her before the first look of the movie. Some even made fun of her role.

"Before the promo came, my friends and brother were laughing at me. In fact my brother joked a lot about Boman and me. He had made a long joke book about Shirin Farhad. He said it would be a single screen movie," Farah told at the launch of designer Rashmi Dogra's store in Andheri here.

Produced by Bhansali Productions and Eros International, "Shirin Farhad..." showcases Farah Khan and Boman Irani as the lead pair for the first time. The film is a romantic comedy about a middle-aged couple who fall in love with each other. It will also be Farah's acting debut on the big screen. She is relieved after the promos were released. After seeing the promos, the reaction has been stupendous. It is unbelievable. Actresses, actors, my industry friends and normal people have been telling me that they are dying to see the film," she told.

She will be playing the role of a Parsi woman and will be seen in a new look on the screen.

Talking about her personal style, she told, "I wear only what fits me. I prefer comfortable clothes and I like to wear big neckpieces."

Boman Irani wants to be part of 'Munna Bhai 3'

Actor Boman Irani, who made people laugh in the "Munnabhai" series, tells he would love to be a part of the third movie in the series.

Part three is told to be titled "Munnabhai Ki Aatma Katha".

"I have heard about it and if I get a role, it would be very good. I have heard that shooting will start in September. It is important that 'Munnabhai 3' be made as it will be very good for Raju Hirani, Sanjay Dutt and all film lovers," the 52-year-old told at the launch of Arjun Rampal's perfume.

Boman's last release "Don 2: The King Is Back" fetched him praise. He will soon be seen in Karan Johar's "Ek Main aur Ekk Tu" slated for a Valentine release.

Boman Irani’s nervousness due to craziness of FANS at IIFA

Boman Irani with Ritesh Deshmukh

The actor, who will host the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards night at the Roger's Centre in Toronto Saturday, along with Riteish Deshmukh, is nervous after seeing the craze for Indian stars not just among the Indians residing in Canada, but among the Canadians too!

'The craze here is awesome. There's so much love, so much excitement...that it has begun frightening me. Their excitement means increased expectations from us. Hopefully, we will do our best,' told Boman.

This will be Boman's fourth year as the host of IIFA awards night, and he makes a rocking team with Riteish year after year!