Actor Boman Irani has delighted social media with a humorous take on U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent claims regarding peace negotiations with “Iranians.” Playing on the phonetic similarity between the nationality and his own surname, Irani jokingly suggested that he, along with fellow industry figures Smriti Irani and Aruna Irani, were the ones being beckoned for talks.
In a viral Instagram video, the actor quipped that while he is willing to participate in peace efforts, he has no intention of traveling to Washington. Instead, he playfully invited President Trump to the Dadar Parsi Colony in Mumbai for a traditional meal of dhansak and custard. Adding a layer of domestic comedy to the geopolitical situation, he stipulated that the guests must bring a gas cylinder to make life “very, very smooth.”
The satire comes amidst a tense backdrop, as the Iranian government has firmly denied President Trump’s assertions that negotiations are currently underway. Officials in Iran have dismissed the claims, with spokespeople questioning the President’s statements and accusing the U.S. administration of framing its own policy failures as diplomatic progress.
Fans have widely appreciated Boman Irani’s wit, with many noting that his lighthearted commentary provided a much-needed moment of levity during a period of complex international discourse.