Irrfan Khan spent most of his years in the spotlight, making wonderful movies and memories for us.
We are all blessed that Irrfan Khan has left us a treasure trove of his remarkable films. The characters he played were real, believable. We recognised them and they have stayed with us. And so a fan I like to believe Irrfan Khan did not die, says Aseem Chhabra, the actor's biographer on Irrfan's first death anniversary.
Sukanya Verma shows you everything you can expect from the Rohit Shetty brand of film-making.
This is the magic of Sircar's filmmaking -- National Award winners, many of them -- that makes every new work of his an eagerly-awaited affair.
Irrfan was hoping he would get a role as one of the kids in Salaam Bombay!, and when that didn't happen, heartbreak and tears followed.
'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.'
If Housefull 5 earlier set the party mood with Akshay Kumar and his 18-member cast, Metro... In Dino brings romantic vibes with a different kind of ensemble cast.
'Women have always been given titles like 'mother' or 'housewife'. 'These tags put so much pressure on a woman to be a certain way.'
Metro... In Dino is about modern day relationships that feel 'relatable'.
The Song Of Scorpions is a reminder, if one were needed, that Irrfan was not just a star actor but a true artiste, observes Deepa Gahlot.
Irrfan never stopped being hopeful about the endless possibilities open to actors and film-makers in Indian cinema.
Varun Gautam, Irrfan's friend from his Jaipur days, learned about Irrfan's illness when he received a phone call from Sutapa. This was sometime before Irrfan officially announced his illness. He assured her, 'Even if the doctors are concerned, he will still stay alive.'
Angrezi Medium will be directed by Homi Adajania.
'Mere father ki khubiyaan woh lekar chale gaye, ab mein apne khubiyaan explore karoonga.'
Aseem Chhabra introduces you to the Irrfan you never knew.
'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.'
'For the first time, I was seen in an overt romantic role.'
The actor was buried at the Versova Kabarstan in north west Mumbai.
'I had not even realised I had done almost 100 films.'
'Different people resonated with different films of his, but beneath all of that was his unique ability to capture the human spirit in an intimate and honest way.'
Bollywood is such an integral part of Mumbai that it spills out in the city's busy streets!
'Very rarely does a film give you the opportunity to do this, I was constantly improvising and adding scenes on the set.'
'I knew things were not going well, but there was always that hope.'
The Angrezi Medium trailer is unimpressive, but Irrfan is a treat to watch, feels Moumita Bhattacharjee.
The fascinating story of this man was one of the most searched topics on Google after the trailer was launched with Irrfan's Tomar, his gaze fixed at a journalist interviewing him, mouthing that iconic dialogue "beehad mein baaghi hote hain, dacait milte hain Parliament mein".
Irrfan plays a pivotal role in a television series entitled The Tokyo Trials
'To be pitched against him as a rival was not right. Luckily, it did not affect our personal equation.'
'You always knew that you were special, that you had something that must be cherished, nourished and not fritted away.' 'That's what you gave us, in each of your roles.'
Aseem has written Irrfan Khan: The Man, The Dreamer, The Star and he's here to answer your questions on Irrfan.
Irrfan wishes his co-stars as the release date of Karwaan is out.
'I hope to be back with more stories to tell'
'You can't take your eyes off him.'
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.
In a special segment called In Memoriam, Irrfan Khan and Oscar-winning costume designer Bhanu Athiya were remembered alongside many Hollywood actors and filmmakers including Chadwick Boseman, Ian Holl, Sean Connery and Max von Sydow.
'I don't know what greater calamities this year has in store.'
'Khansahab, you were brilliant at what you did and that will always live.'
'I learnt how generous an actor can be to a co-star and that long-lasting friendships can be made even in this professional industry.'
Glimpses from the success party of Hindi Medium
