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When Irrfan Khan reminisced about his early days as an AC technician in his career ; "I was doing some training in a technical course in Jaipur"
Renowned for his ability to portray diverse roles with unparalleled skill, the late actor Irrfan Khanwas a true luminary in Bollywood. His versatility and talent left an indelible mark on the industry, captivating audiences worldwide. Tragically, on April 29, 2020, at the age of 53, he passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. His fourth death anniversary just passed, and while we reflect on a poignant moment when Irrfan Khan shared insights into his journey, here's recounting the challenges he faced before achieving stardom.He candidly revealed a time when he worked as an AC technician, highlighting the resilience and determination that defined his path to success.
During an old interview, Irrfan Khan had revealed, “I was doing some training in a technical course in Jaipur and I came to Bombay through this training of air conditioning. Then I started going on the field, to different houses to repair air conditioners.
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Irrfan Khan filmography
List of films by Irrfan Khan
Irrfan Khan (7 January 1967– 29 April 2020) was an Indian actor who worked in Indian and British-American films.[1] His on-screen debut was a minor role in Mira Nair's Salaam Bombay! in 1988.[2] He followed this with appearances in a variety of television shows in the late 1980s to 1990s including playing ʽAbd al-Qadir Badayuni in Bharat Ek Khoj (1988), Makhdoom Mohiuddin in Kahkashan (1991), Vladimir Lenin in Lal Ghas Per Neele Ghodey (1992), a dual role in Chandrakanta (1994), and Valmiki in Jai Hanuman (1997). Khan found his television work unfulfilling and considered quitting acting.[3]
His career experienced a turnaround with his breakthrough role as the lead in Asif Kapadia's The Warrior (2001), which won the BAFTA Award for Outstanding British Film.[3][4] He followed this with critically acclaimed villainous roles in Haasil and Maqbool (both in 2003).[5] For the former performance, where he played a devious politician, Khan received the F
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Born Sahabzade Irfan Ali Khan, in Jaipur, Rajasthan (NW India) January 7, 1967 to a Pashto-speaking Muslim family. Khan's mother, Begum Khan, was from the Tonk Hakim family and his father, Jagirdar Khan, from the Khajuriya village near the Tonk district, ran a tire business.
The Khan family name comes from Turkish and Mongol languages and mean "king" or great leader. Descendants of Genghis Khan (13th century) in central Asia adopted Islam and became the Moghuls, who conquered India for several centuries until British rule.
Irfan was a skilled cricket player. In his early 20's he was selected for the CK Nayudu Tournament (a stepping stone to First Class cricket). He did not turn up for the tournament owing to lack of funds and as a result he focused on acting.
In 1984 he earned a scholarship to the National School of Acting in New Delhi.
He was awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian honor for his contribution to the field of arts.
His portrayal of Paan Singh Tomar in the acclaimed biographical sports drama Paan Singh Tomar (2011) won hi
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