From Doordarshan To Hollywood, Here Is The Journey Of Irrfan Khan's Acting Career

One of the best actors from two world of cinema, Bollywood, and Hollywood, Irrfan Khan died on 29 April 2020

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Pooja Suryavanshi

One of the best actors from two world of cinema, Bollywood, and Hollywood, Irrfan Khan died on 29 April 2020. The actor will always be remembered for his stunning and bold acting skills. He gave us some of the best movies in Indian cinema.

Today, we will tell you everything about this Padma Shri awarded actor.

Irrfan Khan's Childhood

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Beginning Of His Acting Career

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The Warrior" gave him a recognition when the movie was opened in an international film festival. The film was considered as a historical film as it was completed within 11 weeks.

During 2003-2004, Irrfan worked in short films. In 2005, he got a lead role in his first Bollywood movie, Rog. He got lots of appreciation for his acting and soon he was seen in several films not only in the lead role but also in supporting role.

Not only Bollywood, but Irrfan also worked in a Telugu film as well as, the movie was Sainikudu. The first box office hit for which he got the award of Filmfare Best Supporting Actor was Metro.

Unlike other actors, Irrfan continued to work in television shows. Remember the show Mano Ya Na Mano, the show was anchored by him. Another such show in which he showed his hosting skills was Kyaa Kahein.

Irrfan Khan Made International Success In 2008

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There was no superstitious reason behind it but the actor said he liked the sound of his name with extra r. Furthermore, he cut Khan from his name saying his work defines him.

Irrfan was also the brand ambassador of a state government campaign, Resurgent Rajasthan. Moreover, the actor won numerous awards for his films such as:

  • 4 Filmfare Awards for the movies- Paan Singh Tomar, Hindi Medium, Life In A Metro, and Hasil
  • Asian Filmfare Awards for the Lunchbox
  • National Film Awards for Paan Singh Tomar
  • He was also honored with Padma Shri in the year 2011

In 2018, March he gave a shocking news to the film industry and his fans via a tweet. He said he has rare cancer called a neuroendocrine tumor. The actor returned to India in Feb 2019 after treatment in the UK.

28 April 2020, he got admitted to a hospital in Mumbai after a few days his mother passed. Following treatment for a colon infection, he took his last breathe on 29 April 2020.

His death is the biggest loss to the film industry. Everyone, from Bollywood to Hollywood and PM Modi has expressed condolences on his death.

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