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Digital Desk: One of India's most loved and legendary actors, Irrfan Khan would have turned 58 on Tuesday. The late actor was considered one of the finest actors in India, leaving behind an incredible legacy in both Bollywood and Hollywood Cinemas. Irrfan Khan's career spanned over 30 years and his extraordinary performances in multiple films earned him many awards and praises.
The Padma Shri awardee and National Film Award winner Irrfan Khan's contribution to Indian cinema is unmatched. The versatile actor's brilliant performances will inspire generations in the future.
On his special day, let us recall some of his unforgettable and powerful dialogues that have inspired all movie lovers. Though he is no more, these memorable dialogues will keep his legacy alive in millions of people's hearts across the globe.
The actor's dialogues are related to the realities of life which helps people to connect with him through his storytelling. His influence in the cinema world is so powerful that it will never fade in the near future.
Jazbaa - Mohabbat hai iss liye jaane diya. Zidd hoti toh baahon mein hoti.
Life of Pi - I suppose, in the end, the whole life becomes an act of letting go.
D-Day - Galtiyan bhi rishton ki tarah hoti hai.. karni nahi padti, ho jati hai.
Piku - Death aur sh*t.. ye do cheeze kisi ko bhi, kahi bhi, kabhi bhi aa sakti hai.
Life in a Metro - Ye sheher humein jitna deta hai.. badle mein kahin zyada humse le lete hai.
Gunaah - Kaam Khatam hone ke pehle jashn nahi manate.. nazar lag jati hai.
The Killer - Bade sheharo ki hawa aur chote sheharo ka pani.. bada khatarnak hota hai.
Chocolate: Deep Dark Secrets - Shaitaan ki sabse badi chaal ye hai ki woh saamne nahi ata.
Angrezi Medium: Aadmi ka sapna toot jata hai na, toh aadmi khatam ho jata hai.
Here are some of his memorable films:
Life In a Metro ((2007): Irrfan Khan won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for this film. It was a romantic comedy that talked about societal issues such as extramarital affairs, fear of commitment, and love.
Life of Pi (2012): Irrfan Khan played the character of Pi Patel, who narrated the story of his survival journey at sea in his Hollywood debut 'Life of Pi'.
Paan Singh Tomar (2012): It was the story of a transformation from a celebrated runner to a dacoit Paan Singh Tomar. His character in the movie was so powerful that it helped him to earn the National Film Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.
The Lunchbox (2013): It was a romantic film where Irrfan Khan played the character of Saajan Fernandes, a lonely man who develops a bond with a woman through a letter inside a tiffin box. This helped him win critical acclaim worldwide.
Piku (2015): A quirky comedy about the relationship between a daughter Piku and her aging father. In the film, Irrfan Khan played the character of a driver and performed brilliantly to navigate the complex relationship of father-daughter.
Hindi Medium (2017): It was a family-oriented comedy-drama, where Irrfan Khan played the role of Raj Batra who was so desperate as a father, ready to do anything for his daughter's admission to an English school.
Angrezi Medium (2020): A comedy drama released before Irrfan Khan's demise. Irrfan Khan played the character of a businessman who could do anything for his daughter's dream of studying abroad. This movie shows the unconditional bond between a father and a daughter.
The versatile actor passed away in 2020, after suffering from Neuroendocrine cancer for 2 years. Khan was survived by his wife Sutapa Sikdar, a writer and fellow NSD graduate, and two sons Babil Khan and Ayan Khan.
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