<p>Actor Boman Irani and his wife Zenobia celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary a while ago. The years have not taken a toll on the couple who still blush when they talk of their courtship. They may have grown older, but life has only got better. <br /><br /></p>.<p>Boman is not only a fine actor but is also known for his unmatched ability to make people laugh. He is best remembered for his comic roles and films like ‘Don’, ‘3 Idiots’, ‘Happy New Year’, ‘PK’ and, most recently, ‘Dilwale’. <br /><br />He juggles his roles as actor, theatre person and voice artiste as well as his interest for photography with ease and believes there’s a lot more to be achieved. Boman and Zenobia, who were in the city for an event, took time off to chat with Nina C George about their journey together so far. <br /><br />The first meeting....<br /><br />Zenobia: I met him at his shop in South Mumbai. It was love at first sight. <br />Boman: We met in 1982 and got married three years later. It was very casual dating those days and, of course, she used to pay for all the dates (laughs). The wedding too was a simple affair. <br /><br />How has life changed after marriage? <br /><br />Zenobia: Not much has changed. Life is a party when Boman is around. It was so even when he was running the shop. We’ve just gone with the flow and have had no agenda or planning. <br /><br />Boman: I’ve never mixed personal and professional life. Time spent with the family is very precious. We are very different people and Zenobia is not only my wife but also my best friend.<br /><br />How has the concept of marriage and relationship changed over the years? <br /><br />Zenobia: I was 20 and Boman was 22 when we met. We decided to get married even before our first date. They were no second thoughts about wanting to be together. Today, we hear a lot of young couples saying they want their space. We had no such reservations.<br /> <br />Boman: The concept of marriage and relationships has changed. Sometimes, you have to take people’s weaknesses in your stride. Everybody has flaws and nobody is perfect. The problem today is the inability to accept another person’s flaw and say that is an encroachment on one’s independence. One has to be a little more open and <br />absorbent.<br /><br />What are some things you do together as a family? <br /><br />Zenobia: We sit down and talk a lot when all of us are home. Boman: Zenobia cooks with a lot of love. I don’t cook but I love eating whatever she makes. This would ideally be what we do when we are together. We also travel a lot. <br /><br />Your thoughts about Bengaluru.... <br /><br />Boman: The first thing we did after our marriage was to travel to Bengaluru for our honeymoon. Zenobia and I came here together in 1985 but I’ve been here before that in the 1960s. My aunt used to live in Tasker Town near Queen’s Road and we used to visit her regularly when I was growing up. My favourite city, apart from my hometown, is Bengaluru. There’s a sense of education and culture about the way people speak here. The city has managed to retain its old world charm. But the traffic is something that I cannot endure. <br /><br />Zenobia: I’ve not been to Bengaluru as much as Boman but whenever we are here, he shows me around the old parts of the city. It’s indeed a charming place.<br /></p>
<p>Actor Boman Irani and his wife Zenobia celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary a while ago. The years have not taken a toll on the couple who still blush when they talk of their courtship. They may have grown older, but life has only got better. <br /><br /></p>.<p>Boman is not only a fine actor but is also known for his unmatched ability to make people laugh. He is best remembered for his comic roles and films like ‘Don’, ‘3 Idiots’, ‘Happy New Year’, ‘PK’ and, most recently, ‘Dilwale’. <br /><br />He juggles his roles as actor, theatre person and voice artiste as well as his interest for photography with ease and believes there’s a lot more to be achieved. Boman and Zenobia, who were in the city for an event, took time off to chat with Nina C George about their journey together so far. <br /><br />The first meeting....<br /><br />Zenobia: I met him at his shop in South Mumbai. It was love at first sight. <br />Boman: We met in 1982 and got married three years later. It was very casual dating those days and, of course, she used to pay for all the dates (laughs). The wedding too was a simple affair. <br /><br />How has life changed after marriage? <br /><br />Zenobia: Not much has changed. Life is a party when Boman is around. It was so even when he was running the shop. We’ve just gone with the flow and have had no agenda or planning. <br /><br />Boman: I’ve never mixed personal and professional life. Time spent with the family is very precious. We are very different people and Zenobia is not only my wife but also my best friend.<br /><br />How has the concept of marriage and relationship changed over the years? <br /><br />Zenobia: I was 20 and Boman was 22 when we met. We decided to get married even before our first date. They were no second thoughts about wanting to be together. Today, we hear a lot of young couples saying they want their space. We had no such reservations.<br /> <br />Boman: The concept of marriage and relationships has changed. Sometimes, you have to take people’s weaknesses in your stride. Everybody has flaws and nobody is perfect. The problem today is the inability to accept another person’s flaw and say that is an encroachment on one’s independence. One has to be a little more open and <br />absorbent.<br /><br />What are some things you do together as a family? <br /><br />Zenobia: We sit down and talk a lot when all of us are home. Boman: Zenobia cooks with a lot of love. I don’t cook but I love eating whatever she makes. This would ideally be what we do when we are together. We also travel a lot. <br /><br />Your thoughts about Bengaluru.... <br /><br />Boman: The first thing we did after our marriage was to travel to Bengaluru for our honeymoon. Zenobia and I came here together in 1985 but I’ve been here before that in the 1960s. My aunt used to live in Tasker Town near Queen’s Road and we used to visit her regularly when I was growing up. My favourite city, apart from my hometown, is Bengaluru. There’s a sense of education and culture about the way people speak here. The city has managed to retain its old world charm. But the traffic is something that I cannot endure. <br /><br />Zenobia: I’ve not been to Bengaluru as much as Boman but whenever we are here, he shows me around the old parts of the city. It’s indeed a charming place.<br /></p>