Actor
Irrfan Khan
Origin
Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Years Active
1985–2020
Irrfan Khan Biography
Irrfan Khan – Full Information
- Full Name: Sahabzade Irfan Ali Khan
- Known As: Irrfan Khan
- Date of Birth: 7 January 1967
- Place of Birth: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
- Date of Death: 29 April 2020
- Age at Death: 53
- Nationality: Indian
- Profession: Actor, Producer
- Industry: Indian Cinema (Bollywood), Hollywood, British Cinema
- Years Active: 1985–2020
Family Background
- Father: Sahabzade Yaseen Ali Khan (Entrepreneur, ran tyre business)
- Mother: Saeeda Begum (Royal Pathan family lineage from Tonk)
- Siblings: Two brothers and one sister
- Spouse: Sutapa Sikdar (Writer; married in 1995)
- Children: Babil Khan, Ayaan Khan
Education
- Attended school in Jaipur
- Completed Master’s Degree (MA)
- Graduated in acting from the National School of Drama (NSD), New Delhi) in 1987
Career Highlight
| Year | Project Type | Title | Role/Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Film (Debut) | Salaam Bombay! | Cameo appearance |
| 2003 | Breakthrough Film | Haasil | Critically acclaimed performance |
| 2004 | Bollywood Recognition | Maqbool | Widely praised |
| 2007 | International Breakthrough | The Namesake / A Mighty Heart | Global spotlight |
| 2008 | Hollywood Success | Slumdog Millionaire | International fame |
| 2012 | Major Bollywood Hit | Paan Singh Tomar | National award-winning role |
| 2015 | Global Lead Character | Jurassic World | Hollywood blockbuster |
| 2016 | Hit Bollywood Film | Hindi Medium | Major critical and commercial success |
| 2020 | Final Film | Angrezi Medium | Last performance |
Awards List
| Year | Award Name | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actor in a Negative Role | Haasil | Won |
| 2004 | Screen Awards | Best Performance in a Negative Role | Haasil | Won |
| 2007 | Alliance of Women Film Journalists | Best Seduction | The Namesake | Won |
| 2008 | Filmfare Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Life in a… Metro | Won |
| 2008 | International Indian Film Academy Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Life in a… Metro | Won |
| 2008 | Screen Awards | Best Comedian | Life in a… Metro | Won |
| 2008 | Screen Actors Guild Award | Outstanding Performance by a Cast | Slumdog Millionaire | Won |
| 2009 | Central Ohio Film Critics Association | Best Ensemble | Slumdog Millionaire | Won |
| 2009 | GQ (Indian edition) | Man of the Year | — | Won |
| 2011 | International Indian Film Academy Awards | Outstanding Achievement in International Cinema | — | Won |
| 2012 | CNN-IBN Indian of the Year | Entertainment | — | Won |
| 2013 | National Film Awards | Best Actor | Paan Singh Tomar | Won |
| 2013 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actor (Critics) | Paan Singh Tomar | Won |
| 2013 | Times of India Film Awards | Best Actor | Paan Singh Tomar | Won |
| 2013 | Institute for Research and Documentation in Social Sciences | Best Male Character | Paan Singh Tomar | Won |
| 2013 | Screen Awards | Best Actor | Paan Singh Tomar | Won |
| 2013 | Asian Film Awards | Best Actor | The Lunchbox | Won |
| 2013 | Asia-Pacific Film Festival | Outstanding Achievement Award | The Lunchbox | Won |
| 2013 | Dubai International Film Festival | Best Actor | The Lunchbox | Won |
| 2014 | Star Verdict Performer of the Year | — | — | Won |
| 2014 | Star Verdict Entertainer of the Year | — | — | Won |
| 2014 | Indian International Film Festival of Queensland | Best Actor | Qissa | Won |
| 2016 | Star Screen Awards | Best Actor (Jury’s Choice) – Male | Talvar | Won |
| 2016 | Stardust Awards | Performer of the Year (Male) | Talvar | Won |
| 2016 | Indian Film Festival of Melbourne | Best Actor | Piku | Won |
| 2018 | Screen Awards | Best Actor | Hindi Medium | Won |
| 2018 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actor | Hindi Medium | Won |
| 2018 | News18 Reel Movie Awards | Best Actor | Hindi Medium | Won |
| 2018 | International Indian Film Academy Awards | Best Actor | Hindi Medium | Won |
| 2021 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actor | Angrezi Medium | Won |
About Irrfan Khan
Irrfan Khan was an acclaimed Indian actor known for his versatile performances in Bollywood, Hollywood, and international cinema.
He began his professional acting career in 1985 after graduating from the National School of Drama.
Notable films include Paan Singh Tomar, The Lunchbox, Haasil, Maqbool, Life in a… Metro, Hindi Medium, Angrezi Medium, Slumdog Millionaire, and Jurassic World.
Yes, he won National Film Awards, multiple Filmfare Awards, Screen Awards, and international recognition for his work.
Yes, he appeared in films like Slumdog Millionaire, Life of Pi, Jurassic World, and Inferno.
Yes, he was married to Sutapa Sikdar, and they had two sons, Babil and Ayaan Khan.
He passed away on 29 April 2020 due to complications from a rare cancer called neuroendocrine tumor.
He was known for his natural acting style, versatility across genres, and ability to bring depth and subtlety to every character.
Yes, he was awarded the Padma Shri in 2011, India’s fourth-highest civilian award.
Irrfan Khan is remembered as one of India’s finest actors, who bridged Indian and international cinema with globally recognized, nuanced performances.