Shoojit Sircar reveals Irrfan Khan's romantic sensibilities almost altered the ending of 'Piku'. Sircar shared this anecdote at a special screening of a documentary on Irrfan's film 'Paan Singh Tomar'.
A long-lost cinematic gem, The Last Tenant, starring the late Irrfan Khan and Vidya Balan, has been released on YouTube 25 years after it was filmed.
Honouring the late Irrfan Khan's enduring legacy, a compelling documentary A Story That Refused to Die, chronicling his transformative journey during the making of Paan Singh Tomar, is set to be screened at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre on his sixth death anniversary.
A new book has shed light on the viral clip of French President Emmanuel Macron's wife, Brigitte, smacking him, revealing the incident was reportedly triggered by her discovery of messages exchanged between the President and Iranian actress Golshifteh Farahani, who also has an interesting Indian connection.
Chirag Vohra has set a benchmark with his performance as Gandhi in Freedom At Midnight.
'(Mahesh) Bhattsaab had wisely recommended him for the lead role, but I was young and stubborn then, and would instinctively push back against a producer's suggestion. I insisted on casting Shiney Ahuja as Daya Shankar. While he was excellent, in retrospect, I realise Irrfan would have taken the character to a different level altogether.'
Deepa Gahlot picks 10 must-watch movies about singles and the consciously uncoupled.
The 79th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) were held at the Royal Festival Hall in London.
10 great movie choices for that date night on February 14.
'Had I been launched as a leading actor, it would probably have worked better.' 'Prabhu Devaa came eight years after me. Maybe if a filmmaker had thought of a film for me like the ones he got, my career would have been a different trajectory.'
The New York City mayor-elect's mother has made some incredible movies.
'Rejection teaches you a lot of endurance, self-trust, and the ability to show up again.'
'Khansahab, you were brilliant at what you did and that will always live.'
'On the editing table, we would be salivating on how she maintains her continuity to perfection on each take.' 'I have seen this with Shah Rukh sir and I observed the same level of precision with Rasika.'
'Every story I've told so far has left something with me. And I can't wait to find out what the next one does.'
Tell us: What did Irrfan Khan mean to you?
'Shah Rukh is such a generous person, such a giver, that I can only wish for life to give him all the love and happiness he deserves.'
'Women have always been given titles like 'mother' or 'housewife'. 'These tags put so much pressure on a woman to be a certain way.'
President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and other political leaders across the country on Wednesday mourned the demise of actor Irrfan Khan, calling him a 'rare talent' who will be greatly missed.
16 years after The Warrior, Asif Kapadia and Irrfan Khan will team up once again for the cinematic adaptation of Mohsin Hamid's Moth Smoke.
Reader Sandeep has sent us this photograph of him and the star.
The 53-year-old, who is at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, lost his 95-year-old mother Saeeda Begum in Jaipur just three days ago.
The actor graced the March 2018 cover of Man's World.
'We don't make films for profit and that's exactly why profit follows.'
The legendary actor lost a two-year battle against a rare cancer.
The actor is expected to play India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru in Cate Blanchett starrer Indian Summer.
'Your family doesn't want you to come to this field because there's no direction, no formula.' 'It's not as if your career is settled and you will get work consistently.'
Irrfan Khan, Ajay Devgan, Arshad Warsi and Ayesha Takia in a new film, Sunday.
'I hope to be back with more stories to tell'
Most of us have a memory like that with our fathers, tucked away in the back of our minds or hidden away in family albums. Irrfan's passing took us right back. It's also what made it so personal to so many of us, points out Abhishek Mande Bhot.
Shoojit Sircar who worked with Irrfan Khan on Piku remembers the prolific actor by writing a heartfelt letter on his 5th death anniversary.
Bollywood is such an integral part of Mumbai that it spills out in the city's busy streets!
Actor Irrfan Khan, fresh from the success of Slumdog Millionaire, is busy celebrating.
Reader Tarun Choudhary sends us a picture.
The actor is facing date problems but insists that he's keen on working with Tigmanshu Dhulia after Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster Returns.
'I had not even realised I had done almost 100 films.'
Here's a look at the actors best work so far.
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