The Mehta Boys would be a heartwarming comedy series with a lighthearted, humorous tone. Think "The Goldbergs" meets "Modern Family" with a touch of "The Hangover"'s wacky humor.
Played by Avinash Tiwary, Amay is an architect struggling with professional confidence and the shadow of his father's expectations.
The Mehta Boys would appeal to a diverse audience, particularly:
: The screenplay was co-written by Boman Irani and Alexander Dinelaris , the Oscar-winning writer of Birdman .
The film's actual script was a significant undertaking, emphasizing the importance of having "big ideas on paper" before filming:
In the film, the "solid paper" theme is used to bridge a generational gap between a father and son:
“You have my blood, but not my language.” – The father, lamenting lost connection.
Silence after a slammed door – Often more powerful than dialogue.
: Shiv Mehta (Boman Irani) is an "old-school" man who mocks his architect son, Amay (Avinash Tiwary), for relying on a laptop. He argues that true art and design require just pen and paper , a sentiment rooted in the belief that great work existed long before technology.
Each episode could feature the Mehta Boys getting into a new, humorous situation, such as: