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Irrfan Khan Biography
Irrfan Khan is one of the most popular and richest Movie Actor who was born on January 7, 1967 in Jaipur, India. Indian leading man who became known for his roles in the 2012 international hit Life of Pi and the 2008 Academy Award winner Slumdog Millionaire. He also played Rajit Ratha in the 2012 blockbuster The Amazing Spider-Man and Simon Masrani in 2015’s Jurassic World.
He had a supporting role in Slumdog Millionaire, which starred Freida Pinto.
In his early days in Mumbai, he took up a job as an air conditioner repairman and visited the home of his acting inspiration, Rajesh Khanna, in 1984. Later in an interview Irfan stated, “The kind of craze witnessed by Rajesh Khanna has not been duplicated by anyone. He was the biggest and the most real star Bollywood has produced. I’d say stardom is that feeling of being possessed by your idol; you are so overwhelmed with euphoria you lose touch with reality.”
He showed interest in acting under the influence of his maternal uncle who himself was a theatre artist in Jodhpur. In Jaipur, Khan was introduced to noted theatre artists and did several stage performances in the city. Khan completed his MA in Jaipur before joining the National School of Drama (NSD) in New Delhi in 1984 to study acting.
He married Sutapa Sikdar in 1995. The couple had two sons named Babil and Aryan.
| Name | Irrfan Khan |
| First Name | Irrfan |
| Last Name | Khan |
| Occupation | Movie Actor |
| Birthday | January 7 |
| Birth Year | 1967 |
| Place of Birth | Jaipur |
| Home Town | |
| Birth Country | India |
| Birth Sign | Capricorn |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Father | Not Available |
| Mother | Not Available |
| Siblings | Not Available |
| Spouse | Sutapa Sikdar |
| Children(s) | Babil Khan, Ayaan Khan |
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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Khan made his film debut with a small role in Salaam Bombay! (1988), which was followed by years of struggle. After starring in the British film The Warrior (2001), he had his breakthrough with starring roles in the dramas Haasil (2003) and Maqbool (2004). He went on to gain critical acclaim for his roles in The Namesake (2006), Life in a… Metro (2007), and Paan Singh Tomar (2011). For portraying the title character in the last of these, he won the National Film Award for Best Actor. Further success came for his starring roles in The Lunchbox (2013), Piku (2015), and Talvar (2015) and he had supporting roles in the Hollywood films The Amazing Spider-Man (2012), Life of Pi (2012), Jurassic World (2015), and Inferno (2016). His other notable roles were in Slumdog Millionaire (2008), New York (2009), Haider (2014), and Gunday (2014), and the television series In Treatment (2010). His highest-grossing Hindi film release came with the comedy-drama Hindi Medium (2017), which won him the Filmfare Award for Best Actor, and his final film appearance was in its sequel Angrezi Medium (2020).
Irrfan Khan Net Worth
Irrfan Khan is one of the richest Movie Actor from India. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Irrfan Khan's net worth $50 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He won a scholarship to attend the National School of Drama in 1984.
He was born without the second “R” in his first name but legally changed it in 2012, stating that he liked the sound of his new name better.
Sahabzade Irfan Ali Khan (7 January 1967 – 29 April 2020), known professionally as Irrfan Khan or simply Irrfan, was an Indian actor who worked in Hindi cinema as well as British and American films. Cited in the media as one of the finest actors in Indian cinema, Khan’s career spanned over 30 years and earned him numerous accolades, including a National Film Award, an Asian Film Award, and four Filmfare Awards. In 2011, he was awarded the Padma Shri, India’s fourth highest civilian honour.
| Net Worth | $50 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Movie Actor |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
He featured opposite Roopa Ganguly in Basu Chatterjee’s critically acclaimed drama film Kamla Ki Maut (1989). In the 1990s, he appeared in the critically acclaimed films Ek Doctor Ki Maut (1990), and Such a Long Journey (1998), as well as various other films, which went unnoticed. In 1998, he played Valmiki in Sanjay Khan’s serial Jai Hanuman. He also did an episode named ‘From Reel to Real’ in horror television show Ssshhhh…Koi Hai in 2001.
On 23 February 1995, Khan married writer and fellow NSD graduate Sutapa Sikdar. It was a love marriage. They have two sons Babil and Ayan.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Irrfan Khan height 6 feet 1 inches Irrfan weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
| Height | 6 feet 1 inches |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
Khan was offered a minor role in Mira Nair’s Salaam Bombay!, soon after his graduation from NSD in 1987; his scenes did not make it to the final cut. He played Lenin in a teleplay on Doordarshan titled Laal Ghaas Par Neele Ghode, based on a translation by Uday Prakash of a Russian play by Mikhail Shatrov. He was then cast as a psycho killer, the main antagonist of the show, in the serial Darr. He also played the famous revolutionary, Urdu poet and Marxist political activist of India, Makhdoom Mohiuddin, in Kahkashan, produced by Ali Sardar Jafri. He acted in some of the episodes of Star Bestsellers (aired on Star-Plus). He also appeared in two episodes of the SET India serial Bhanvar. He acted in numerous television serials throughout the 1990s, including Chanakya, Bharat Ek Khoj, Sara Jahan Hamara, Banegi Apni Baat, Chandrakanta, Shrikant, AnooGoonj on Doordarshan, Star Bestsellers (Star Plus), Sparsh and The Great Maratha on DD National.
Between 2003 and 2004, he acted in Ashvin Kumar’s short film, Road to Ladakh; the film received rave reviews at international festivals. That same year, he played the title role in the critically acclaimed Maqbool, an adaptation of Shakespeare’s Macbeth.
Who is Irrfan Khan Dating?
According to our records, Irrfan Khan married to Sutapa Sikdar . As of December 1, 2023, Irrfan Khan’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Irrfan Khan. You may help us to build the dating records for Irrfan Khan!Asif Kapadia cast him as the lead in The Warrior, a historical film completed in 11 weeks on location in Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan. In 2001, The Warrior opened at international film festivals.
Facts & Trivia
Irrfan Ranked on the list of most popular Movie Actor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in India. Irrfan Khan celebrates birthday on January 7 of every year.
His first Bollywood lead role came in 2005 with Rog. His performance was praised by critics; one wrote, “Irfaan’s eyes speak louder than his words and every time he is in frame, be it talking to his buddy Manish or arguing with Suhel, he shows his capability as an actor”. Thereafter, he appeared in several films either playing the leading role or a supporting role as a villain. In 2004, he won the Filmfare Best Villain Award for his role in Haasil. He also played an antagonist in the Telugu film Sainikudu.
What happened to Irrfan Khan how he died?
Irrfan died on April 29, 2020, after a long battle with neuroendocrine tumor. In an extremely emotional interview with Film Companion, Sutapa described how Irrfan was curious about death and what happens after life. She said that after he was diagnosed with cancer, he felt that maybe he had drawn death towards him.
What were Irrfan Khan's last words?
Recently, Irrfan’s wife, Sutapa Sikdar, and son, Babil Khan, opened up about the late actor and what he said to them in his final days. Babil revealed that Irrfan told him, “I am going to die“, a few days before his death.
Did Irrfan Khan marry?
Irrfan Khan’s wife Sutapa Sikdar reveals he was scared for many years that she’d ‘get bored and leave him’ Irrfan Khan and Sutapa Sikdar met at the National School of Drama. The two had tied the knot in 1995.
Who is Irrfan Khans wife?
Irrfan Khan’s wife Sutapa Sikdar tests positive for Covid-19, mourns loss of a relative. Sikdar, wife of late actor Irrfan Khan, gave a health update to her followers on Facebook Tuesday.
Is Irrfan Khan related to Genghis Khan?
Descendants of Genghis Khan (13th century) in central Asia adopted Islam and became the Moghuls, who conquered India for several centuries until Brittish rule. Irfan was a skilled cricket player. In his early 20’s he was selected for the CK Nayudu Tournament (a stepping stone to First Class cricket).
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