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Irrfan Khan’s unmatched talent left a lasting void in Hindi Cinema. His expressive eyes and unique style made every character unforgettable and truly alive on screen. Irrfan Khan’s Fifth Death Anniversary: It’s been five years since we lost Irrfan Khan, one of the brightest and greatest stars in Indian cinema.
In a career spanning over three decades, he entertained audiences with his incredible performances in films like Maqbool, Haider, Life of Pi and The Lunch Box, among others. Irrfan’s talent was one of a kind and his passing left a deep void in the industry that can never be replaced. His expressive eyes and unique acting skills brought his characters to life.
On his 5th death anniversary, let’s look back at his most iconic roles, some interesting facts about his life and how he left us too soon. Cause Of Irrfan Khan’s Death Irrfan Khan took his last breath on April 29, 2020, at Mumbai’s Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani hospital after a brave fight against neuroendocrine tumour. Reportedly, this type of cancer is hard to diagnose and treat because its symptoms are similar to less serious illnesses.
Irrfan Khan’s Memorable Movies The Lunchbox: A simple, quiet and emotional film about two strangers who connect through letters sent by mistake in a lunchbox. Irrfan Khan plays Saajan Fernandes, a lonely office worker who starts receiving delicious food from a woman named Ila, played by Nimrat Kaur. Slowly, they begin sharing their thoughts and feelings through notes.
Irrfan’s natural acting in the movie touched many hearts. Paan Singh Tomar: Irrfan Khan plays a real life athlete who turns into a dacoit in this Tigmanshu Dhulia directorial. Paan Singh Tomar was a soldier and a champion runner in the army.
But after his mother gets murdered, he’s forced to choose the wrong path and go against the system. The actor trained hard to bring out the pain of the character and carried the whole film on his shoulders with full confidence. Maqbool: It’s a crime drama based on Shakespeare’s iconic play Macbeth.
Irrfan Khan appears as the titular character, a loyal man working for a gangster. Irrfan brought a lot of depth and properly showed the struggle of his character’s life. This movie highlighted that Irrfan was not just a good actor, but someone who could handle very complex roles with ease.
Hindi Medium: The meaningful film about school admissions and social pressure, featured Irrfan as a father who wants his daughter to study in a top English medium school. He and his wife pretend to be poor to get their daughter enrolled in the institute via a quota. Irrfan’s performance made the film more enjoyable, as the actor balanced comedy and emotion perfectly.
Life of Pi: In this film, directed by Ang Lee, Irrfan Khan plays the adult version of Pi, the main character who tells the story of his unbelievable journey at sea. The film is about a young boy who survives a shipwreck and shares a boat with a tiger. Although most of the story is told through the eyes of younger Pi, Irrfan’s role as the narrator is very important.
His storytelling skills help the audience feel the fear and loneliness of younger Pi. Facts About Irrfan Khan Irrfan Khan’s close friend, Ziaullah, once shared that the actor loved flying kites, especially on the occasion of Makar Sankranti. He loved it so much that he used to keep kites beside his bed.
Even while struggling with cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic, Irrfan Khan quietly contributed funds, without asking for attention. While studying at the National School of Drama (NSD), Irrfan got a chance to work in a TV show about India’s freedom struggle, for which he was paid only Rs 300. In 1990, Irrfan Khan visited Odisha for a role in the Odia film Tara.
After spending five days shooting in Bhubaneswar, he became fluent in the language. In 2012, the actor decided to change the spelling of his first name from Irfan to Irrfan because he liked the sound of the extra ‘r’ in his name..
