Irrfan Khan birthday in 2023, , here are 11 lesser-known facts about the late actor.
1. Did you know?
We are all aware of how exceptional an actor the late Irrfan Khan was, and he will always be remembered for his work. But did you know that, according to reports, Irrfan Khan had a dream other than acting to play cricket?
2. Did you know?
Bollywood actors frequently change their real names in favour of screen names. Sahabzade Irfan Ali Khan is Irrfan Khan's full name; he shortened it to just "Irrfan Khan."
3. Did you know?
We all know that Irrfan Khan is a part of Bollywood, but did you know that his hometown is the Jaipur village of Tonk?
Fact 4: Did you know?
Irrfan Khan became one of the well-crafted pillars of Bollywood thanks to movies like Mira Nair's "Salaam Bombay" and others. Speaking of "Salaam Bombay," did you know that he was enrolled in his third year of study at NSD when he received the role offer? (National School of Drama). Irrfan Khan accepted the role because he is not the type to turn down difficult roles. The rest is "history," as they say.
There is one more intriguing piece of trivia about the movie. According to rumours, his role in the movie was ultimately cut short despite the fact that Mira Nair had signed him for the part because of his enormous height! The irony of the situation is that Irrfan Khan "stood tall" in the movie despite all of this.
Fact 5: Did you know?
Everyone is aware of the incredibly esteemed TFCA (Toronto Film Critics Association Award). The critically acclaimed movie "Lunch Box," starring the late Irrfan Khan, is the only Indian production to have won a TFCA award to date, which many people might not be aware of.
Fact 6: Did you know number six?
No one will ever, not even in their wildest dreams, say no to a Christopher Nolan movie! Irrfan Khan apparently declined a film that Nolan offered to make for him if the reports are to be believed. You'll keep falling in love with Irrfan Khan as you learn the reason behind the rejection. Even though he was eager to participate in the Hollywood science fiction movie "Interstellar," he was forced to decline because of his prior commitments to "The Lunchbox" and "D-Day," and because accepting the role would have required him to spend four months abroad.
Doesn't that make you think of Irrfan Khan and say, "Awwwww!"
Fact 7: Did you know?
You'll be shocked to learn that Irrfan Khan arrived in Mumbai after completing air conditioning training. He also went to Rajesh Khanna's (late) home to get his air conditioner fixed as part of his work as an AC technician.
Fact 8: Did you know?
Few people are aware that Irrfan Khan and Natalie Portman were once cast together in Mira Nair's movie "Kosher Vegetarian." The movie was about a Gujarati man and a Jewish girl who fall in love.
Fct 9 Did you know...?
Irrfan Khan was 6 feet, 1 inch tall, despite the fact that he did not appear to be that tall.
Did you know fact 10
Julia Roberts, a well-known Hollywood actress, once approached him at an Oscar ceremony and praised him for his performance in "The Namesake"
11 Did you know...
Did you know that Irrfan Khan, who passed away, had a father who owned a tyre shop.
