As 3 Idiots completes 16 years since its release, Boman Irani revisits Dean Viru Sahastrabuddhe aka Virus — one of the most unforgettable characters of his career. Strict, intimidating, and rooted in discipline, the character came to symbolise a rigid education system driven by ranks and results. Marking the milestone, Boman took to Instagram to share an AI-generated video of Virus, in which he is seen upside down, writing “Celebrating 16 Years of 3 Idiots” in a looping visual.
Directed by Rajkumar Hirani and starring Aamir Khan, R. Madhavan, Sharman Joshi, and Kareena Kapoor Khan in lead roles, 3 Idiots went on to redefine mainstream Hindi cinema with its blend of humour, heart, and sharp social commentary. Through Virus, the film held up a mirror to institutional pressure; his character became one audiences loved to fear and quote, with his dialogues and gestures continuing to live on through pop culture, memes, and everyday conversations.
On the work front, Boman Irani will next be seen in The Raja Saab, starring Prabhas and slated for release on January 9. In the film, he steps into a distinctive new space as a paranormal investigator, adding another intriguing chapter to his ever-evolving body of work.
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