Remembering Irrfan Khan, a Poet in an Era of Entertainers
4 years, 8 months ago

Remembering Irrfan Khan, a Poet in an Era of Entertainers

News 18  

Art is longer than life - Lee Strasberg The horror, the horror.the elongated, rattling gasp of a dying Marlon Brando in Apocalypse Now encapsulates the shaken feelings of an Indian cinema lover’s at the tragic passing of Irrfan Khan. Before Irrfan’s self-worth started to crumble, he found some solid anchors in the new breed of Indian directors who were looking to make meaty, realistic films and were willing to give trained actors, not puffed-up stars, a chance. Mira Nair, who was now the torchbearer of middle-class India after Monsoon Wedding, gave Irrfan a full-throated role in her adaptation of Jhumpa Lahiri’s The Namesake. A real story, with some heft and gravitas, is hard to come by, and when it is on the market actors like Irrfan are a shoo-in for the role of the protagonist.

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Irrfan's death anniversary: Radhikka Madan misses her Angrezi Medium co-star, says he never took fame for granted
8 months, 1 week ago

Irrfan's death anniversary: Radhikka Madan misses her Angrezi Medium co-star, says he never took fame for granted

Hindustan Times  

Sometimes, you don’t need to know a person for years to remember them once they’re gone. In fact, just two days ago I was thinking about him and missing him so much that I went back an watched our film,” says Madan, as she talked about her Angrezi Medium co-star, late actor Irrfan, on his fourth death anniversary. He shot …

Book Review | Appreciating Melodrama: Challenging Western perceptions Piyush Roy offers a fresh view on Indian cinema
1 year, 4 months ago

Book Review | Appreciating Melodrama: Challenging Western perceptions Piyush Roy offers a fresh view on Indian cinema

Firstpost  

Melodrama, as an art form, has a rich history that continues to captivate audiences worldwide with its emotional intensity and dramatic storytelling. In the book Appreciating Melodrama: Theory and Practice in Indian Cinema and Television by Piyush Roy, the author explores and acknowledges the enduring impact of the ancient Sanskrit drama treatise, the Natyashastra, and its aesthetics theory, the ‘Rasa’ …

35 years of Aamir Khan: From 3 Idiots To Dangal – How The Superstar Has Been A Proponent Of Cinema Of Social Change
1 year, 7 months ago

35 years of Aamir Khan: From 3 Idiots To Dangal – How The Superstar Has Been A Proponent Of Cinema Of Social Change

News 18  

Aamir Khan has always had the reputation of bringing audiences quality content through the course of his prolific career spanning over three decades. Considering his glorious and remarkable film career, it’s a universal fact that Aamir is the proponent of cinema for social change, someone who is known to take on hard-hitting projects and challenging subjects that he believes challenge …

‘Cinema of aspiration’: The romance filmmakers who redefined Bollywood’s quintessential genre
1 year, 10 months ago

‘Cinema of aspiration’: The romance filmmakers who redefined Bollywood’s quintessential genre

CNN  

CNN — A woman in a billowy white dress runs through a bright green and yellow field, her long hair streaming behind her as she reunites with the man she loves in “Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge,” one of the most successful Indian movies of all time. “DDLJ” was produced by the late Yash Chopra, a man often referred to as …

From Nehru to New India: Five films that capture Hindi cinema’s 75-year journey
2 years, 4 months ago

From Nehru to New India: Five films that capture Hindi cinema’s 75-year journey

Firstpost  

Nothing can be a bigger testimony of New India in cinema than ‘Uri: The Surgical Strike’, and the reaction of the critics and audiences sums up the 75-year journey One of the most powerful communication tools, cinema, has long been used by powers across nations to craft the thinking of its people. Majrooh was imprisoned for an anti-Nehru line in …

Irrfan Khan Death Anniversary: The Actor’s First and Last Movie
2 years, 8 months ago

Irrfan Khan Death Anniversary: The Actor’s First and Last Movie

News 18  

IRRFAN KHAN DEATH ANNIVERSARY: One of the most talented and polished actors from India, late Irrfan Khan, started his film journey back in 1988. Irrfan Khan’s first movie: Salaam Bombay The dynamic actor’s journey in the films started with Salaam Bombay, a film that spoke volumes. Irrfan Khan’s last movie: Angreji Medium In his last film, Irrfan Khan gives another …

Remembering Irrfan Khan: Beyond spotlight, these lesser-known films of the actor are a must watch
2 years, 8 months ago

Remembering Irrfan Khan: Beyond spotlight, these lesser-known films of the actor are a must watch

India TV News  

Bollywood actor Irrfan passes away in April 2020 after a two-year battle with a neuroendocrine tumour. On the death anniversary of Irrfan Khan, we take a look at some of his comparatively less celebrated performances, across a gamut of genres that the actor habitually excelled in. Kal Salwar The 2002 Hindi film is based on Sadat Haasan Manto's work and …

Tracing the graphs of the three Khans in a nation transformed by sociopolitical upheavals
3 years, 5 months ago

Tracing the graphs of the three Khans in a nation transformed by sociopolitical upheavals

Firstpost  

Kaveree Bamzai’s new book on Shah Rukh, Aamir, and Salman benefits the most from its timeliness, given the rising conversations around Islamophobia, the streaming vs theatres debate, and the Khans’ own complacencies. And then in 1995 came Ram Gopal Varma’s Rangeela, where a tapori Munna “embodies the lower middle class, dazzled by the gfts of liberalisation — from five-star hotels …

Dilip Kumar passes away: Tracing pop culture references to see how actor left a lasting impact on Hindi cinema
3 years, 5 months ago

Dilip Kumar passes away: Tracing pop culture references to see how actor left a lasting impact on Hindi cinema

Firstpost  

From being referred to as the ‘First Khan’ of Bollywood to a pioneer in method acting, here’s how Dilip Kumar’s popularity transcended generations. Dilip Kumar’s mirror scene from Kohinoor replicated by Amitabh Bachchan in Mard Kumar’s performance where he fools actor Jeevan in Kohinoor is an example of the actor’s comic timing and the range of characters he could play …

Irrfan Khan passes away: How a boy from the actor's hometown grew up in his omnipresent shadows
3 years, 8 months ago

Irrfan Khan passes away: How a boy from the actor's hometown grew up in his omnipresent shadows

Firstpost  

Three years ago, when I met Irrfan Khan after watching Hindi Medium, we shared fond memories of our hometown Jaipur — till he gave me a lot to think about. But it hurts when you don’t get a chance to say goodbye.” The film was Ang Lee’s Life Of Pi, and I instantly forgave Irrfan for doing the film despite …

Remembering Irrfan Khan: 10 quotes by legendary actor that act as a balm on life
3 years, 8 months ago

Remembering Irrfan Khan: 10 quotes by legendary actor that act as a balm on life

Hindustan Times  

On Thursday morning, fans woke up to late Irrfan Khan’s son, Babil Khan’s emotional note for the legendary actor on his first death anniversary and in a line, the 22-year-old summed up what all fans are feeling currently, “I love you so much, for the rest of this chaos we are choosing to call life.” Irrfan’s death due to neuroendocrine …

Irrfan Khan: The Enigmatic Actor and True Gentleman Who Inspired Indian and International Artistes
3 years, 8 months ago

Irrfan Khan: The Enigmatic Actor and True Gentleman Who Inspired Indian and International Artistes

News 18  

A few days before Irrfan Khan’s death anniversary, The Academy remembered the actor in the In Memoriam segment of the Oscars ceremony. Ang Lee, who worked with Khan on Life of Pi, had said in a statement, “Irrfan was a great artist, a true gentleman and a brave fighter. We will miss him dearly.” His Jurassic World co-star Chris Pratt …

Remembering Irrfan: The Other Romantic Khan of Bollywood
3 years, 8 months ago

Remembering Irrfan: The Other Romantic Khan of Bollywood

News 18  

Irrfan Khan was a man of few words but eyes heavy with emotions. One might remember him more for the serious, comic roles or the side characters he has played, but one can’t ignore Irrfan Khan, the romantic actor, who, through his characters, painted different shades of this vast emotion called love. The Namesake gave us a quintessential father and …

Irrfan Khan Death Anniversary: How He was Posthumously Honoured for His Work
3 years, 8 months ago

Irrfan Khan Death Anniversary: How He was Posthumously Honoured for His Work

News 18  

Irrfan Khan passed away a year ago on this day, leaving a void of unmatchable talent in the world of cinema. British actor Riz Ahmed, had paid tribute to Irrfan in his acceptance speech upon winning the Best Actor award at the 30th Gotham Awards earlier this year. The Sound of Metal actor quoted Irrfan who once said, “Surrender to …

Irrfan Khan Death Anniversary: His 5 Most Memorable Movie Roles
3 years, 8 months ago

Irrfan Khan Death Anniversary: His 5 Most Memorable Movie Roles

News 18  

Legendary Bollywood and Hollywood actor Irrfan Khan passed away on April 29, 2020 after a prolonged battle with a rare type of cancer. Hindi Medium : Easily a classic, Hindi Medium became Irrfan’s highest grossing film with him in the lead. The Lunchbox : One of Irrfan’s most memorable roles as Saajan Fernandez, who forms an unlikely bond with Ila …

Oscars 2021: The Academy Pays Tribute to Irrfan Khan, Bhanu Athaiya at In Memoriam Section
3 years, 8 months ago

Oscars 2021: The Academy Pays Tribute to Irrfan Khan, Bhanu Athaiya at In Memoriam Section

News 18  

“It was a year of profound loss in so many ways. Indian artists Irrfan Khan, and Bhanu Athaiya were remembered, alongside Chadwicke Boseman and other Hollywood stalwarts. Veteran actor Soumitra Chatterjee is listed among the legends we have lost on the Oscars.org’s In-Memoriam page, but did not make it to the video. Actress Freida Pinto, in her tribute to Irrfan …

'Towards the end, Irrfan didn't want fame anymore': Homi Adajania
3 years, 8 months ago

'Towards the end, Irrfan didn't want fame anymore': Homi Adajania

Hindustan Times  

Director Homi Adajania has said that the late actor Irrfan Khan loved acting and it is difficult to think about cinema without thinking about him. Homi Adajania helmed Angrezi Medium, Irrfan Khan's final film. He didn’t want fame or stardom anymore either, but when he said 'Yaar Homi, mujhe acting se bahut mohabbat hai ', he wasn’t acting, I could …

Rajkummar Rao finds inspiration in Irrfan Khan; says 'Would love to achieve kind of filmography he had'
3 years, 8 months ago

Rajkummar Rao finds inspiration in Irrfan Khan; says 'Would love to achieve kind of filmography he had'

India TV News  

Bollywood actor Rajkummar Rao says he is a big fan of Irrfan Khan and adds that he would love to achieve something like the filmography the late actor had. The kind of filmography he had, the work he has done and the performances he has given -- I would love to achieve something like that. The actor made his debut …

Hindi Cinema is Capable of Healing and Strengthening Itself, Writes Prasoon Joshi
4 years, 3 months ago

Hindi Cinema is Capable of Healing and Strengthening Itself, Writes Prasoon Joshi

News 18  

Cinema, over the last century, has welded itself into the cultural narrative, achieving an impact that no other singular medium could. Let’s understand more intricately why Cinema related issues have become increasingly polemical. What was forgotten was that cinema and many professional industries that emanate from art could not be judged like other businesses, or balance sheet made chief spokesperson. …

Tisca Chopra reveals Irrfan Khan stopped her from quitting acting
4 years, 7 months ago

Tisca Chopra reveals Irrfan Khan stopped her from quitting acting

India TV News  

Actress Tisca Chopra worked with the late Irrfan Khan in the critically acclaimed film "Qissa" besides in TV projects. According to the actress, Irrfan gave DVDs of films like "Bullets Over Broadway" and "Once Upon A Time In America" and it was like a task for her to watch and understand these films. Subsequently, Irrfan produced a segment of the …

How Irrfan Khan, among the few Indian actors to achieve crossover success, became 'touchstone connecting two worlds'
4 years, 8 months ago

How Irrfan Khan, among the few Indian actors to achieve crossover success, became 'touchstone connecting two worlds'

Firstpost  

Few other Indian male actors, with the exception of Shashi Kapoor, Om Puri and Anupam Kher, have so seamlessly straddled Indian and international cinema the way Irrfan did. All the better for us, as there was no way we could’ve afforded him if he were a huge star.” A few years later, Mira Nair’s beautiful adaptation of Jhumpa Lahiri’s The …

Naseeruddin Shah remembers Irrfan Khan, says he had ‘a quiet menace and a unique enigma that was the envy of many less hard-working actors’
4 years, 8 months ago

Naseeruddin Shah remembers Irrfan Khan, says he had ‘a quiet menace and a unique enigma that was the envy of many less hard-working actors’

Hindustan Times  

Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah has written a piece on Irrfan Khan, who died in a Mumbai hospital earlier this week after being diagnosed with a neuroendocrine tumour. Naseeruddin wrote for The Hindu, “I never detected an iota of self doubt in the man, either as an actor or as a person and his willingness to repose trust in people, not …

Sayani Gupta writes a letter in memory of Irrfan Khan: You will continue to be the benchmark of excellence
4 years, 8 months ago

Sayani Gupta writes a letter in memory of Irrfan Khan: You will continue to be the benchmark of excellence

Firstpost  

“The glint in your eyes will shine bright in our hearts. I hope you are reunited with your ammijaan,” writes Sayani Gupta as a tribute to Irrfan Khan. My father used to say ‘A true artist is always looked up-to by people in awe, and is remembered through the work he leaves behind. I have always looked at death with …

Irrfan Khan’s son Babil posts heartfelt note, thanks everyone for condolences: ‘Will get back to each one of you but just not right now’
4 years, 8 months ago

Irrfan Khan’s son Babil posts heartfelt note, thanks everyone for condolences: ‘Will get back to each one of you but just not right now’

Hindustan Times  

April 2020 has been a nightmare for lovers of Indian films. Babil Khan posted an emotional note on Instagram on his father Irrfan Khan’s death. “He fought the many battles that came with it,” the spokesman said in a statement, referring to the diagnosis of Khan’s rare cancer in 2018. “An incredible talent,” said Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan, among the …

Irrfan Khan passes away: Nimrat Kaur, Deepak Dobriyal on why they feel fortunate to have worked with the late actor
4 years, 8 months ago

Irrfan Khan passes away: Nimrat Kaur, Deepak Dobriyal on why they feel fortunate to have worked with the late actor

Firstpost  

Irrfan Khan succumbing to his illness ushered a wave of sadness and gloom across the world. We shared a brutally honest relationship, and he’d often tell me, ‘You mad Parsi, do you ever think before you speak?’ Then he’d crack up and say, ‘That’s what I love my jaan!’ I feel the honesty between us is what made him very …

Irrfan Khan, koi apna sa
4 years, 8 months ago

Irrfan Khan, koi apna sa

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Sahabzade Irfan Ali Khan now lies buried at the Versova kabrastan in Mumbai. Irrfan Khan, actor extraordinaire, died at the age of 53 at Mumbai’s Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital from complications arising out of what he once said was a “bin bulaya mehman” — neuroendocrine tumour, a rare, malevolent cancer for which he was being treated in London. …

Irrfan’s talent wasn’t recognised in the beginning, it was the industry’s fault, loss: Sudhir Mishra
4 years, 8 months ago

Irrfan’s talent wasn’t recognised in the beginning, it was the industry’s fault, loss: Sudhir Mishra

Hindustan Times  

Sudhir Mishra sounds emotional while talking about Irrfan, his dear friend. Mishra and Irrfan may have collaborated as director-actor in Yeh Saali Zindagi, but their association goes back to the actor’s National School of Drama days. He was very human, and would mix with people easily.” A still from Yeh Saali Zindagi The filmmaker feels that after Naseeruddin Shah, Om …

Dulquer Salmaan, Mohanlal, Chiranjeevi and other South celebs condole Irrfan Khan's 'untimely, tragic death'
4 years, 8 months ago

Dulquer Salmaan, Mohanlal, Chiranjeevi and other South celebs condole Irrfan Khan's 'untimely, tragic death'

India TV News  

South stars ssuch as Dulquer Salmaan, Mohanlal, Chiranjeevi, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Tammanah Bhatia are unanimous in declaring that Irrfan Khan was the "greatest actor" of the present day Hindi film industry. Actor Chiranjeevi wrote on Twitter: “Saddened to hear the terrible news of Irrfan khan’s passing away. #IrrfanKhan” Malayalam star Dulquer Salmaan, who made his debut with the 2018 film …

When Irrfan Khan revealed why he never moved to Hollywood: ‘My people are here and so are my stories’
4 years, 8 months ago

When Irrfan Khan revealed why he never moved to Hollywood: ‘My people are here and so are my stories’

Hindustan Times  

Irrfan Khan was among the handful Indian actors who got great and significant roles in Hollywood films and got them often. Irrfan Khan starred in Ang Lee’s Life of Pi. Hollywood is just a bonus.” Irrfan had worked in films such as Mira Nair’s The Namesake, Danny Boyle’s Slumdog Millionaire, Ang Lee’s Life of Pie, Colin Trevorrow’s Jurassic World, Ron …

Irrfan Khan has 'elegance and swag in equal measure', says actor's stylist in condolence post
4 years, 8 months ago

Irrfan Khan has 'elegance and swag in equal measure', says actor's stylist in condolence post

Firstpost  

Celebrity stylist Isha Bhansali paid a tribute to Irrfan Khan and said that he was passionate about fashion. Amitabh Bachchan, Taapsee Pannu, Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Karan Johar, Anushka Sharma, Dulquer Salmaan, and Shekhar Kapur were among the few personalities from the film industry who paid tribute to Khan. Celebrity stylist Isha Bhansali took to Instagram to share that …

Irrfan Khan dies at 53: A master at underplaying his excellence, the actor effortlessly rescued drab films
4 years, 8 months ago

Irrfan Khan dies at 53: A master at underplaying his excellence, the actor effortlessly rescued drab films

Firstpost  

Bollywood’s greatest Khan spent his career opening and closing doors, ageing, without notice or reminders that he too would be sorely missed when gone. Khan had already, of course, made his mark in Indian cinema the year before with Dhulia’s Haasil and Vishal Bharadwaj’s timeless Maqbool, films I would soon find. Though a masterpiece like Maqbool potentially qualifies Irrfan Khan …

‘Irrfan Was, And Will Remain, a Reference Guide For Fellow Actors’
4 years, 8 months ago

‘Irrfan Was, And Will Remain, a Reference Guide For Fellow Actors’

The Quint  

There’s a scene in Lunchbox where he discovers a letter in the lunchbox, and then for a brief moment he lifts his head up and darts his glance around the room to check if someone else has noticed the letter or not. That scene is a quintessential lover’s moment - part unbridled excitement, part guilt, part sheepishness, part uncertainty, part …

‘Irrfan Khan was the greatest actor of our times’: Shah Rukh, Salman, Aamir pay tribute
4 years, 8 months ago

‘Irrfan Khan was the greatest actor of our times’: Shah Rukh, Salman, Aamir pay tribute

Hindustan Times  

Actor Shah Rukh Khan has paid tribute to Irrfan Khan, who died in Mumbai after a two-year-long battle with cancer on Wednesday. Shah Rukh took to Twitter to share a picture, and called Irrfan ‘the greatest actor of our times’. Duniya teri aankhon ko bhi kya kya na kahe hai.” Shah Rukh’s post has been ‘liked’ close to 20000 times …

Irrfan Khan, the man with the magic eyes
4 years, 8 months ago

Irrfan Khan, the man with the magic eyes

Live Mint  

Irrfan Khan grew up in a middle class family in Jaipur, where the idea of acting was not something they would dream about. I have many friends, but in Irrfan that development is remarkable.” While at NSD he was approached to play an important role in Mira Nair’s first film Salaam Bombay. Over the years as Irrfan’s career took off …

‘Irrfan Khan found beauty even in pain’: Jurassic World director Colin Trevorrow, Ava DuVernay lead Hollywood in paying tribute
4 years, 8 months ago

‘Irrfan Khan found beauty even in pain’: Jurassic World director Colin Trevorrow, Ava DuVernay lead Hollywood in paying tribute

Hindustan Times  

Actor Irrfan Khan’s death has been condoled in both India and abroad. Irrfan’s Jurassic World director Colin Trevorrow tweeted on Wednesday, “Deeply sad to have lost #IrrfanKhan. He lives on in his films.” Irrfan’s The Warrior director, Asif Kapadia, wrote on Twitter, “Love you Irrfan bhai,” and shared a picture from their film, which propelled the actor to international acclaim. …

Irrfan Khan dead: Fans remember the ‘finest actor of our times’, say artists never die
4 years, 8 months ago

Irrfan Khan dead: Fans remember the ‘finest actor of our times’, say artists never die

Hindustan Times  

Actor Irrfan Khan’s death left legions of his fans shocked and saddened. You will be missed sir #IrrfanKhan.” One fan wrote, “I love Irrfan Khan. #IrrfanKhan.” Another one quoted from Irrfan’s film Namesake and wrote, “You are still young, free. #IrrfanKhan.” One fan wrote, “One of my favourite actor your work will always be remembered.

Irrfan Khan passes away at 53: Revisiting Aseem Chhabra's biography of 'the man, the dreamer, the actor'
4 years, 8 months ago

Irrfan Khan passes away at 53: Revisiting Aseem Chhabra's biography of 'the man, the dreamer, the actor'

Firstpost  

In his biography of Irrfan Khan, Aseem Chhabra emphatically argued that he was among the world’s best actors, and backed this claim with substantial evidence. **** Journalist, writer, and New York Indian Film Festival curator Aseem Chhabra’s new book Irrfan Khan: The Man, The Dreamer The Star gains more poignancy as it nears the release date of its protagonist’s next …

Irrfan Khan, Bollywood's Trailblazer, Dies at 53; Tributes Pour in as Celebs Attend Last Rites
4 years, 8 months ago

Irrfan Khan, Bollywood's Trailblazer, Dies at 53; Tributes Pour in as Celebs Attend Last Rites

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan and Priyanka Chopra led the tributes to the industry’s most versatile actor, Irrfan Khan, who passed away in Mumbai today at the age of 53 while battling a colon infection. Several celebrities including Vishal Bhardwaj, Tigmanshu Dhulia, Mika Singh and Kapil Sharma attended the last rites of the actor. An official …

Mahesh Babu on Sainikudu co-star Irrfan's demise: Brilliant actor gone too soon
4 years, 8 months ago

Mahesh Babu on Sainikudu co-star Irrfan's demise: Brilliant actor gone too soon

India Today  

The tragic news of actor Irrfan's demise has sent shockwaves across the country. Mahesh Babu took to Twitter to mourn the loss of his dear co-star, Irrfan. He wrote, "Deeply saddened by the news of #IrrfanKhan's untimely demise. RIP — Mahesh Babu April 29, 2020 Sainikudu is the only South Indian film that Irrfan was a part of.

Banking on the Bard
5 years, 3 months ago

Banking on the Bard

Deccan Chronicle  

From debunking myths of witchcraft in a peculiar horror-comedy for children in Makdee, to experimenting with magic realism in a story of sibling rivalry going cold in Pataakha, Vishal Bhardwaj, with nearly two-decade-long career as a filmmaker, is one of the finest filmmakers of our time. The broody filmmaker goes back in time, as he remembers: “ I am also …

Irrfan Khan: A Master of Transformation Through Dry Humor
6 years, 11 months ago

Irrfan Khan: A Master of Transformation Through Dry Humor

The Quint  

A comprehensive overview of the career of Irrfan Khan, an acclaimed Bollywood actor known for his versatility and ability to portray characters from different walks of life. The article highlights his exceptional talent for character acting, his ability to convey emotions through facial expressions, and his enduring presence on the South Asian film scene.

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