In his directorial debut, The Mehta Boys , actor-turned-director Boman Irani offers a heartfelt portrayal of an urban Indian family, exploring the timeless father-son dynamic.

Along with co-writer Alexander Dinelaris, Irani skillfully navigates a fractured relationship, leaving a lasting emotional impact. The film is rich in detail, filled with sadness, and offers a thoughtful dialogue between two generations without being preachy.

The premise is around Amay (played by Avinash Tiwary), a young architect, who returns home after his mother’s sudden death to find his father, Shiv (Boman Irani), emotionally withdrawn. Despite their shared grief, they remain distant.

In a revealing moment, Shiv questions Amay’s architectural knowledge, making Amay feel belittled and dismissive of his father’s outdated views, unaware that he himself is still a work in progress — a dynamic that is profoundly represented.

The production design, camera work, and score enhance the film’s atmosphere. Motifs like the sound of a car and Holi’s vibrant colors transform the ordinary into magic. Symbolic elements, such as the red sari and white veni, represent grief and memories, while the film contrasts modern Indian architecture with father-son dynamics.