Irrfan Khan

Irrfan Khan was born on 7 January 1967 in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. He developed an interest in acting and studied at the National School of Drama in New Delhi. He began his film career with a small role in Salaam Bombay! (1988) and gradually established himself as a talented actor.
He gained recognition through films such as Haasil and Maqbool. His performance in Paan Singh Tomar earned him the National Film Award for Best Actor. He later achieved international recognition through movies such as Slumdog Millionaire, Life of Pi, and Jurassic World.
Irrfan was married to writer Sutapa Sikdar, and they had two sons, Babil Khan and Ayan Khan. In 2011, he received the Padma Shri, one of India’s highest civilian honours. He died on 29 April 2020, at the age of 53, leaving behind a memorable legacy in Indian and international cinema.