8 Characters only Irrfan Khan could have aced

By Editorji News Desk
Published on | Apr 29, 2024

Irrfan Khan: The Legend

Irrfan Khan's characters are etched deep in our minds. Here are our top picks on his fourth death anniversary.

Saajan - Lunchbox

Irrfan Khan played the role of a widower Saajan. His unconventional friendship with Ila over a misplaced tiffin box makes for a great story.

Champak Bansal - Angrezi Medium

Irrfan Khan as the doting father leaves us with tears in our eyes.

Rana - Piku

In Piku, Irrfan played Rana, a taxi business owner. His chemistry with Deepika Padukone left fans amused.

Ashoke - Namesake

Irrfan as the Bengali father Ashoke Ganguli was mesmerising in this Mira Nair directorial.

Maqbool - Maqbool

Vishal Bhardwaj’s ‘Maqbool’ was set against the backdrop of the Mumbai underworld. Irrfan played the role of don Jahangir Khan.

Monty - Life in a Metro

Irrfan Khan as Monty a middle-class officer in his late 30s gave a flawless performance.

Shaukat - Karwaan

Irrfan Khan as Shaukat was another character that could not have been played by anyone else.

Paan Singh Tomar - Paan Singh Tomar

Irrfan Khan as Paan Singh Tomar, a rebel who raises his voice against the system, impressed the audience and critics.