Irrfan Khan death anniversary: Remembering the iconic star's memorable roles

Actor Irrfan Khan was known for his versatile acting and his charming personality. The National School of Drama alumni knew how to bring his characters alive onscreen. From ‘The Lunchbox’ to ‘Paan Singh Tomar’, the actor always managed to give us goosebumps with his dialogue delivery skill.

On his death anniversary, let’s revisit some of his best movies.

Hindi Medium (2017)
Cast: Irrfan Khan, Saba Qamar, Dishita Sehgal, Deepak Dobriyal
Director: Saket Chaudhary

A couple yearns to get their daughter educated at a reputed school. When they learn that their background is holding her back, they do everything possible to ensure that she gets admission to the desired school.

The Lunch Box (2014)
Cast: Irrfan Khan, Nimrat Kaur, Nawazuddin Siddiqui
Director: Ritesh Batra

A mistake by a tiffin carrier service starts an unlikely correspondence between a young housewife and a lonely widower. A friendship soon develops between the two.

Paan Singh Tomar (2012)
Cast: Irrfan Khan, Mahie Gill, Rajendra Gupta
Director: Tigmanshu Dhulia

Paan Singh Tomar wins gold medals at the Indian National Games seven times in a row. However, the athlete is forced to become a dacoit when his mother is murdered and the police take no action in the matter.

Life Of Pi (2012)
Cast: Suraj Sharma, Irrfan Khan, Rafe Spall, Tabu and Adil Hussain
Director: Ang Lee

After a disastrous shipwreck, Pi Patel finds himself stranded on a lifeboat with a Bengal tiger. They face nature's majestic grandeur and fury on an epic journey of discovery.

Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
Cast: Dev Patel, Freida Pinto, Madhur Mittal, Anil Kapoor, Irrfan Khan
Director: Danny Boyle

A boy from Mumbai slums becomes a contestant on the popular game show 'Kaun Banega Crorepati?' He is probed after he wins and comes under suspicion of cheating. He recalls his past and reveals how he knew all the answers.