There are many actors in the film industry who have made a special place in the hearts of the audience with their acting. One of these actors is Irrfan Khan, whose deep eyes brought life to every scene. But a serious illness took away this great artist from Bollywood too soon. His death was a big shock for the audience, but the legacy of his acting will always inspire people.
Dream of becoming a cricketer
Irfan Khan was born in a Pathan Muslim family in Tonk, Rajasthan. He was very fond of cricket since childhood and wanted to become a successful cricketer. But due to financial difficulties, he had to give up his dream. Irfan had told in an old interview that he was selected to play in the CK Nayudu Trophy, but he lost this opportunity due to lack of money. He said, "I played cricket. I wanted to become a cricketer. But I needed 600 rupees at that time and I did not know whom to ask. That day I decided that I could not pursue it further."
Steps towards acting
When his cricket dream did not come true, Irrfan enrolled in the National School of Drama (NSD) and started learning the nuances of acting. To meet his expenses, he also worked as an air conditioner repairman. Once he got a chance to do repair work at Rajesh Khanna's house. He was very happy after going there and decided in his heart that he would also become an actor.
Name in Bollywood and Hollywood
Irrfan Khan gave many successful films in his 30-year career. He made a name for himself not only in Bollywood but also in Hollywood. He received several awards for his work, such as the National Film Awards and the Asian Film Awards. Irrfan Khan was one of the most successful Bollywood actors. His Hollywood films such as "The Amazing Spider-Man," "Slumdog Millionaire," and "Life of Pi" together grossed around $2.5 billion. At the same time, his Hindi films such as "Hindi Medium," "Piku," and "Gunday" also performed well, taking his total earnings to around Rs 25,000 crore.
Demise and legacy
In 2020, Irrfan Khan battled cancer and passed away at the age of just 53. His son Babil Khan is now carrying forward his legacy. Babil has worked in a few films and web series, such as "Kaala" and "The Railway Man," and he too has impressed the audience with his acting. Irrfan Khan's story teaches us that it is very important to dream and work hard to fulfill them. His acting skills will always remain alive in the hearts of people.
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