Overview

• Boman Irani told Raj Shamani that his father’s death before his birth left him unsure of what fatherhood entails.
• He said growing up as a nervous child under family overprotection undermined his toughness.
• Drawing on this personal void, Irani approaches his father role in Detective Sherdil without trying to fill an emotional gap.
• After years on the shelf, Detective Sherdil premiered on ZEE5 on June 20, 2025.
• The Budapest-shot thriller also features Diana Penty, Sumeet Vyas and Ratna Pathak Shah in a blend of mystery and comedy.