MUMBAI: The father-son bond is like an old, well-worn sweater—comfortable, full of history, and never washed clean of unspoken emotions. It’s built on half-nods, gruff pats on the back, and conversations that peak at ‘Hmm’ and ‘Okay’. Love is there, of course, buried under layers of cricket scores, newspaper rustling, and unsolicited life advice. But say it out loud? “I love you, Dad?” Nope. That’s an emotional landmine best avoided.
And yet, here comes Prime Video’s latest original, The Mehta Boys, daring to dive headfirst into this beautifully awkward relationship. Helmed by the ever-versatile Boman Irani in his directorial debut and co-written with Academy Award-winner Alex Dinelaris, this film promises a rollercoaster of love, misunderstandings, and those dreaded heart-to-hearts we men prefer to dodge. With its release slated for 7 February, The Mehta Boys is set to take viewers across India—and 240 other countries—on a journey of father-son redemption, where words may still be few, but feelings? Loud and clear.
The trailer peels back the layers of a deeply personal yet universally relatable story. Irani and Avinash Tiwary deliver compelling performances as a father and son locked in a battle of emotions, resentment, and unresolved conflicts. The film’s narrative oscillates between light-hearted charm and gut-wrenching emotional depth, making it a must-watch for those who appreciate nuanced storytelling.
“For me, The Mehta Boys is an extremely personal journey,” said Irani, who wears multiple hats as the film’s director, co-writer, producer, and lead actor. “The relationship between a father and son is one of the most emotionally charged dynamics. I wanted to explore how love can be both the strongest bond and the greatest source of conflict. This story has lived in my heart for years, and I am thrilled to finally bring it to audiences worldwide on Prime Video.”
Alongside Irani and Tiwary, The Mehta Boys stars Shreya Chaudhry as Zara, a woman who refuses to play a passive role in her partner’s family drama, and Puja Sarup as Anu, the voice of reason amidst the emotional storm.
Tiwary, reflecting on his role, shared, “Amay’s journey is layered with conflicts—loyalty, resentment, and unspoken love. The film forces him to confront his past, and portraying that evolution was both challenging and fulfilling. I believe audiences worldwide will connect with this deeply human story.”
Adding depth to the narrative, Chaudhry emphasised her character’s significance, “Zara is not just a love interest; she is a catalyst for change. She encourages Amay to stop running from his emotions and face his father. I love that she stands on her own as a strong, independent character.”
Sarup, portraying the family’s emotional anchor, highlighted the universal appeal of the film, “Anu is caught between two men too stubborn to see eye-to-eye. As the sister and daughter, she steps into a motherly role, holding the family together. It has been a joy bringing this character to life.”
In true Prime Video fashion, The Mehta Boys will premiere in multiple languages—Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada—alongside subtitles, ensuring it reaches a diverse global audience.
As families worldwide navigate their own tangled relationships, The Mehta Boys offers a cinematic reflection of love, loss, and reconciliation. Whether you have the perfect bond with your father or still struggle to decode his silences, this film promises to leave an impact.
Don’t miss the heartfelt drama when it premieres on 7 February, exclusively on Prime Video.
