Irrfan Khan was an Indian film actor, known for his work predominantly in Hindi films, as well as his works in British films and Hollywood. He had received numerous awards, including a National Film Award and Filmfare Awards in four categories. In 2011, Khan was awarded the Padma Shri. He is best remembered by the public for his roles in the films Haasil, Paan Singh Tomar, Maqbool, The Namesake, Life in a… Metro, Slumdog Millionaire, Mumbai Meri Jaan, New York, 7 Khoon Maaf, The Lunchbox, Qissa, D-Day, Haider, Gunday, Talvar, Piku, Hindi Medium, Qarib Qarib Singlle, and Doob: No Bed of Roses. Born Sahabzade Irrfan Ali Khan on January 7, 1967 in Jaipur, India, to parents Sayeeda Begum and Sahabzade Yaseen Ali Khan, he earned a scholarship to attend the National School of Drama in 1984. He made his screen debut with the Academy Award nominated film Salaam Bombay! (1988). On 29 April 2020, he died of colon infection in Mumbai at age 53.
Irrfan Khan
Irrfan Khan Personal Details:
Date Of Birth: 7 January 1967
Birth Place: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Date of Death: 29 April 2020
Death Place: Mumbai, India
Cause of Death: Colon infection
Birth Name: Sahabzade Irrfan Ali Khan
Nickname: Irrfan
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Occupation: Actor, Producer
Nationality: Indian
Race/Ethnicity: Asian (Indian)
Religion: Islam
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Irrfan Khan Body Statistics:
Weight in Pounds: 165 lbs
Weight in Kilogram: 75 kg
Height in Feet: 5′ 10½”
Height in Meters: 1.79 m
Shoe Size: 11 (US)
Irrfan Khan Family Details:
Father: Sahabzade Yaseen Ali Khan (Entreprenuer)
Mother: Sayeeda Begum
Spouse/Wife: Sutapa Sikdar (m. 1995–2020)
Children: Ayaan Khan (Son), Babil Khan (Son)
Siblings: Salman Khan (Brother), Imran Khan (Brother), Rukhsana Begum (Sister)
Irrfan Khan Education: (Diploma in Dramatic Arts)
National School of Drama (NSD), New Delhi
Irrfan Khan Facts:
*He was born on January 7, 1967 in Jaipur, India, to a Pashto speaking Muslim family.
*He was a skilled cricketer.
*He won a scholarship to the National School of Acting in New Delhi in 1984.
*He played Paan Singh Tomar in the 2011 acclaimed biographical sports drama Paan Singh Tomar.
*He was diagnosed with Neuroendocrine tumor in March 2018.