Irrfan Khan died last year after a two-year-long battle with a neuro-endocrine tumour, leaving millions of fans in tears. But, Irrfan's remarkable body of work continues to live on. Here are some of the actor's finest films.
Hindi Medium | 2017
In the 2017 'Hindi Medum' Irrfan plays a doting father and a eager-to-please husband. Set in Delhi, the story revolves around a couple's struggle to get their daughter admitted to a prestigious English-medium school.
Angrezi Medium| 2020
In "Angrezi Medium", his last film and a sequel to 'Hindi Medium', Irrfan returns to play a father eager to fulfil the dreams of sending his daughter to study abroad.
Piku | 2015
In 'Piku' Irrfan Khan plays an impatient yet resourceful businessman, who takes viewers on a fun ride as he navigates the complex bowel trajectories of Piku's father, played by Amitabh Bachchan while on a road trip to Kolkata with Deepika Padukone.
Lunchbox | 2013
Who says a simple slice of life story can't make you feel warm and fuzzy? 'The Lunchbox' is a heartwarming story of a middle-aged government official played by Irrfan, who falls in love with a housewife over a series of delicious lunch boxes that come with letters.
Paan Singh Tomar | 2012
In 'Paan Singh Tomar', Irrfan plays an athlete, who wins gold medals at the Indian National Games seven times in a row, but is forced to become a dacoit when his mother is murdered and the police doesn't take any action.
Maqbool | 2003
Among the most critically acclaimed films in his career, Irrfan shared screen space with veteran actors such as Pankaj Kapur, Naseeruddin Shah, Om Puri, and Tabu in 'Maqbool'. The Vishal Bhardwaj film is an adaptation of Shakespeare's 'Macbeth'. Irrfan catapulted to fame overnight with his haunting performance in the film.