Remembering Irrfan Khan on his birth anniversary

One of the supremely talented and remarkable actor in indian cinema as well in world cinema too.

Sahabzade Irfan Ali Khan aka Irrfan Khan born on 7th January 1967 in Jaipur (Rajasthan,India) to a Muslim Pashtun family.

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Irrfan had cricketing skills and was selected as emerging player in the CK Nayudu Trophy but not attended

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It was his maternal uncle who gave him, his first lessons in acting

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National School of Drama graduated actor worked as air conditioner repairman in his early days in mumbai

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In 1988, Mira Nair's Salaam Bombay was his debut film and later on he worked in many television serials on DD National and Doordarshan.

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Got major breakthrough in Haasil (2003), "Maqbool (2004)" and "The Namesake(2006)" that brought him critical acclaim and recognition in Bollywood.

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Irrfan Khan married Sutapa Sikdar in 1995. The couple has two sons Ayaan and Babil .

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In his career of 30 years, has several accolades, -fourth highest civilian award Padma Shri in 2011. -National Film Award , an Asian Film Award and six time 'Filmfare Awards'

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Exceptionally talented and phenomenal versatile actor RIP on 29 April 2020, at the age of 53.

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Really a masterpiece of acting and inspiration to those who want to make his mark in indian cinema as well as World cinema.

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