‘WHENEVER YOU LOSE SLEEP IT SHOULD BE AROUND YOUR FAVOURITE IDEAS’
His home a delight in every way takes us through different facets of Boman Irani; the family man, and the rock that keeps him grounded, his wife Zenobia. Boman Irani while taking through his home says, “The person you are at work is also a part of you; but the person you are at home is the rooted, innocent you.” And it’s this rootedness and innocence that seeps into every part of his Parsi Colony home in Mumbai. Starting with an interesting anecdote about how he bought his 3 bedroom house and actually Anil Kapoor has a cameo in this true home story Boman moves on to show some of his favourite spaces in the Irani home. So there’s the family room, where, family members spend quality time together on most evenings. And then there’s Boman’s den— complete with a home theatre with movietheatre style seats, a quiet corner where he likes to read scripts and ruminate on ideas(this corner also has a perfect view of the Byculla lanes and their old-world charm), and of course, his prized collection of Blu Ray DVDs. But more than the rooms and the spaces, the home reflects how the Irani family works together to form a tightlyknit albeit noisy unit. Zenobia and Boman explain how they make decisions about every piece of home decor together. In an era of high-flying celebrities and fastpaced lives, Boman Irani’s lifestyle comes as a breath of fresh air. It’s a reminder of the things in life that are truly important, and that should be reflected in a home — nostalgia, familial ties, quality time, and inner peace. Even though they’re usually in agreement, whenever there’s the odd difference of opinion, they end up bringing the piece home on “trial”, to see if one of them changes their mind. And whether that’s the blue colour of their living room walls or the beautiful hanging lights, this technique seems to have worked really well for them over the years. Most importantly, their home also reveals what the Irani family is all about. The bond between Zenobia and Boman is 34 years old now, and the home speaks volumes about the kind of partnership they share. They don’t openly express their affection for each other, and yet all the spaces in their home are infused with the warmth and depth of their love and regard for one another. Another beautiful theme that runs through is that of family. Whether it’s the family hanging out together in the living room every evening or making detailed plans for their vacations, one can almost imagine the home bustling with the life, laughter, innocence, and warmth of those who inhabit it. And the entire home is a testament to how much this family, values their nostalgia and how closely they guard precious memories. “Money can buy a fancy holiday, but nostalgia is something that should be very very sacred.” Boman Irani Home is a place where you can tune into the innocent you; where you can be raucous, boisterous, comfortable, and rooted. Everything about this episode, whether it’s OCTOBER 2019 | realtyplusmag.com the smiles and inside jokes that Boman and Zenobia share; or the way their two dogs are sprawled on the couch; speaks volumes about this comfort and groundedness. To put it as Boman does, “Anticipation is where the heart is” — the anticipation of unwinding after a long and hard day, spending time with loved ones, laughing freely, sitting comfortably, and just being who you are.
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