Irfan Khan was the most gifted actor in Indian and global cinema. Here are some of the lesser known facts about the actor who can play any role effortlessly.
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Was born in Jagirdar family in Rajasthan where his father ran a tyre business. His full name was Sahabzade Irfan Ali Khan. Both his parents were completely against him joining the movies. But he convinced them and joined NSD.
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When he arrived in Mumbai, he took up a job of an AC mechanic to make ends meet. And even visited Rajesh Khanna's house to fix his AC.
Got his first debut in 1988 in Salam Bombay where he played a short role.
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After a lot of TV serials (Chandrakanta), advertisements (Hutch ka chhota recharge) and small roles in movies, he got his first commercial lead role in the movie Rog
And the rest as they say is history.
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His performances garnered a lot of praise and awards from across the world. Slumdog millionaire and life of pi won academy awards. Lunchbox won critics week viewers choice award at Cannes. He also received the Padam Shree for his contribution to indian cinema
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One of his best performances came in Paan Singh Tomar for which he won the National Award. At a point he became so busy with his movie schedule that he had to refuse Christopher Nolan for a part in Interstellar.
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Irfan Khan also collaborated with AIB at times for recreating some of the best memes of all times (including ye bik gayi hai gormint). He also performed on the Party song with AIB.
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