Date of Birth: January 7, 1967
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Date of Death: April 29, 2020
Biography
Irrfan Khan, born Sahabzade Irfan Ali Khan, was an Indian actor known for his work in Hindi cinema as well as British and American films. Born on January 7, 1967, in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, Irrfan initially pursued a career in cricket before shifting his focus to acting. He graduated from the National School of Drama (NSD) in New Delhi in 1987 and started his acting career with television serials. He gained widespread recognition with the film “Haasil” (2003) and further established himself as a formidable actor with movies like “Maqbool” (2004), “The Namesake” (2006), and “Life in a… Metro” (2007). Irrfan’s international acclaim came with roles in “Slumdog Millionaire” (2008), “The Amazing Spider-Man” (2012), “Life of Pi” (2012), and “Jurassic World” (2015). He was known for his versatile acting skills and ability to convey deep emotions effortlessly. His performance in “Paan Singh Tomar” (2012) earned him the National Film Award for Best Actor. Despite battling a neuroendocrine tumor, he continued to work and delivered memorable performances in “Hindi Medium” (2017) and “Angrezi Medium” (2020). Unfortunately, Irrfan Khan passed away on April 29, 2020, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
5 Interesting Facts about Irrfan Khan
1. Irrfan Khan was initially selected for India’s prestigious cricket tournament, the CK Nayudu Tournament, but he couldn’t pursue cricket due to lack of funds.
2. He changed the spelling of his name from “Irfan” to “Irrfan” because he liked the sound of an extra “r”.
3. Irrfan was awarded the Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian award, in 2011 for his contributions to the arts.
4. He was the first Bollywood actor to star in a lead role in a Hollywood film, “The Warrior” (2001).
5. Irrfan Khan’s last film, “Angrezi Medium,” was released posthumously in 2020.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Irrfan Khan
1. “Wanting fame is a disease and one day, I will want to be free from this disease, from this desire.”
2. “The sign of a good society is where talent is respected.”
3. “Cinema is changing every week, and multiplex audiences are demanding every week.”
4. “I suppose in the end, the whole of life becomes an act of letting go, but what always hurts the most is not taking a moment to say goodbye.”
5. “I’ve never looked to create an image where people fall in love with my face or style. I want them to see the character I’m playing.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At the peak of his career, Irrfan Khan’s net worth was estimated to be around $50 million.
Children
Irrfan Khan had two sons with his wife, Sutapa Sikdar. Their names are Babil Khan and Ayaan Khan.
Relevant Links
1. [Irrfan Khan – IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0451234/
2. [Irrfan Khan – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irrfan_Khan
3. [Irrfan Khan’s Biography – Biography.com](https://www.biography.com/actor/irrfan-khan
