Irrfan Khan Birth Anniversary: 5 film roles which fetched him global recognition
Irrfan Khan Birth anniversary: On the occasion of late actor Irrfan Khan’s birth anniversary, let’s remember his debut with the Oscar-nominated film which made him star.
The most critically acclaimed films of the legendary actor are, 'Life in a... Metro', 'The Lunchbox' and 'Hindi Medium'.
Some of actor’s international projects garnered him with global recognition and put him on the map of world cinema.
On his birth anniversary, let’s remember his 5 film roles that showered him international recognition.
ASHOKE GANGULI IN 'THE NAMESAKE'
Irrfan nailed the nuances of Ashoke, an Indian immigrant trying to make a living in a foreign land while keeping his original culture alive in this 2006 English language flick. The film and his role both were critically acclaimed at the time and led Irrfan on the path to cinematic glory.
POLICE INSPECTOR IN 'SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE'
Irrfan still managed to make his mark in the role of a crude police inspector who underestimated the lead character Jamal (portrayed by actor Dev Patel) and berated him till he gained his self-confidence and became a millionaire at a quiz show.
RAJIT RATHA IN 'THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN'
Irrfan made an appearance in the blockbuster superhero film back in 2012, with his small but significant role as the domineering Rajit, the supervisor of Dr Curt Connors who pressures him into a process which ends up with Connors turning himself into a man-lizard hybrid.
PI PATEL IN 'LIFE OF PI'
The film was a thundering success with both critics and the audience, becoming one of the highest-grossing films of the year as well as winning four Oscar Awards out of eight nominations.
SIMON MASRANI IN 'JURASSIC WORLD'
Irrfan's screen presence was a delight to see onscreen. The film is one of the biggest commercial successes which have featured the late actor, only proving that he was loved not just in his home country, but transcended borders to truly become a global film icon.