Delnaaz Irani: Parsi Mother Role Was Manifested

Delnaaz Irani shared insights into her portrayal of Gulshan Tarapurwala, an overbearing Parsi mother, in Netflix's comedy series 'Chumbak'. She revealed that the character was specifically written for her by filmmaker Aatish Kapadia, with whom she shares a long history.

Irani expressed her confidence in the role, noting that the makers felt no one else could play Gulshan. Her preparation involved using her own clothes to create the visual identity of a Parsi mother, a departure from past hesitations to portray Parsi characters due to stereotypes.

She highlighted that 'Chumbak' presents a fully developed Parsi family, with Gulshan being more than just comic relief. Irani also shared humorous anecdotes about the cast's engagement with Parsi culture, contrasting her character's approach with others in the series.