Irrfan Khan Birthday Special: 5 films that make him an Incredible actor

Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan is most probably the only actor who has redefined the definition of Indian cinema as well as the true meaning of being a hero of a Bollywood film. The actor never really got the quintessential looks of being a 'hero' but his talent always made him outshine all the other actors in the industry. Irrfan carved a niche for himself by delivering performances which were not just a breath of fresh air but the kind of roles he took up always managed to prove his acting mettle. It won't be wrong to say that Irrfan Khan is easily one of the naturally-gifted actors of Bollywood. Just when we thought that we want to see more of him on the big screen, Irrfan shocked his fans with the news that he has been diagnosed with cancer. As the actor is undergoing treatment in New York, his fans all around the world are praying for him to bounce back soon.

As the actor heals peacefully, let’s take a look at some of his best films of all time and remember him fondly on his 52nd birthday.

Piku

It won’t be an overstatement to say that Piku is both Irrfan Khan and Deepika Padukone’s most memorable film. He played the role of an impatient yet resourceful businessman, who brings a respite and stability to the protagonist’s life. His role isn’t as elaborate as Deepika’s, but you start missing Irrfan Khan on the screen as soon as he signs off from the film.

The Lunchbox

I have no qualms about saying that The Lunchbox is one of my most favourite Bollywood films. Let me narrow my list down to Irrfan Khan films and The Lunchbox still manages to find a place. Who says you cannot make a full-fledged two and a half hour film based on day to day complexities of life? The Lunchbox is an exception. It depicts an unusual epistolary friendship between a widower and a housewife through the means of a stainless steel ‘lunchbox’. Released in 2013, The Lunchbox still leaves warmth behind in your heart with a mere mention.

Life In A Metro

Three stories intertwined in a single movie, yet zero commotion. That’s Life In A Metro for you. This was the film that earned Irrfan Khan not one but three awards for his stellar performance. Irrfan Khan as a socially inept guy Monty who is looking for his prospective bride through matrimonial sites, grows on us everytime we watch the film. The last chase scene where he runs after his love interest Konkana Sen Sharma on a white wedding horse still remains my favourite.

Rog

Falling in love with a dead woman; no matter how creepy it might sound, viewers fell in love with Irrfan Khan who fell for a dead woman’s picture. Irrfan, as a forlorn cop, earned critical acclaim for a noir which wasn’t received too well by the critics. It was his minimalistic style of acting that served as a saving grace for Rog, which could’ve done wonders if helmed with more sincerity.

Life Of Pi

If you haven’t watched Life Of Pi, don’t call yourself an Irrfan Khan fan. Apart from the miraculous storytelling and visual mastery, Life Of Pi is known for one more thing and that’s Irrfan Khan. Khan as the adult Pi, makes the dialogue-heavy moments of the films as captivating as the awe-inspiring visuals. It was an impossible role, but Irrfan Khan made it possible.

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