Irrfan Khan Height, Weight, Age, Spouse, Family, Facts, Biography

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Irrfan Khan Quick Info
Height5 ft 11½ in
Weight76 kg
Date of BirthJanuary 7, 1967
Zodiac SignCapricorn
Date of Death April 29, 2020

Irrfan Khan was an Indian actor, director, producer, and voice actor who is regarded as one of the finest actors in Indian cinema. His career spanned over 30 years and he also worked in British and American films. His filmography consists of The Namesake, Life in a… Metro, Slumdog Millionaire, Life of Pi, The Darjeeling Limited, The Lunchbox, Salaam Bombay!, Madaari, Hindi Medium, Paan Singh Tomar, Inferno, Piku, Maqbool, The Amazing Spider-Man, 7 Khoon Maaf, D-Day, Qissa, Yun Hota Toh Kya Hota, Deadline: Sirf 24 Ghante, Mumbai Meri Jaan, Billu, Yeh Saali Zindagi, Jurassic World, Bajirao Mastani, The Jungle Book, The Song Of Scorpions, Angrezi Medium, Murder at Teesri Manzil 302, and Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster Returns. Peter Bradshaw of The Guardian described him as “a distinguished and charismatic star in Hindi and English-language movies whose hardworking career was an enormously valuable bridge between South Asian and Hollywood cinema”. Moreover, Irrfan Khan was a recipient of many accolades including a National Film Award, an Asian Film Award, 6 Filmfare Awards, and a Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award (posthumously). Also, he was awarded the Padma Shri (India’s 4th-highest civilian honor) in 2011.

Born Name

Sahabzade Irfan Ali Khan

Nick Name

Irrfan

Age

Irrfan Khan was born on January 7, 1967.

Died

Irrfan died on April 29, 2020, at the age of 53 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India due to a colon infection.

Sun Sign

Capricorn

Born Place

Jaipur, Tonk Rajasthan, India

Residence

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Nationality

Indian

Education

Irrfan Khan earned a full scholarship at the National School of Drama (NSD) in New Delhi whilst he was still studying for his master’s degree in Arts in 1984.

Occupation

Actor, Producer, Director, Voice Actor

Family

  • Father – Sahabzade Yaseen Ali Khan
  • Mother – Sayeeda Begum
  • Siblings – Salman Khan (Younger Brother), Imran Khan (Younger Brother), Rukhsana Begum (Younger Sister)

Manager

Irrfan Khan was managed by –

  • The Gersh Agency, Inc. (U.S.)
  • Sunny Shah
  • Brillstein Entertainment Partners, Talent Management Company, Beverly Hills, California, United States

Ney Worth

According to CelebrityNetWorth.com, his net worth was $50 Million at the time of his death.

Build

Slim

Height

5 ft 11½ in or 181.5 cm

Weight

76 kg or 167.5 lbs

Girlfriend / Spouse

Irrfan Khan had dated –

  • Sutapa Sikdar (1995-2020) – Sutapa Sikdar is a dialogue writer in Bollywood films and is a fellow graduate of NSD. Sutapa met Irrfan when they both were students at NSD. They got married on February 23, 1995, in a simple court marriage ceremony. The couple had two sons named Babil and Ayan.

    • Race / Ethnicity

    Asian (Indian)

    He has had Pathan Indian ancestry.

    Hair Color

    Black

    Eye Color

    Dark Brown

    Sexual Orientation

    Straight

    Distinctive Features

    • Chiseled face
    • Dimpled cheeks

    Brand Endorsements

    Irrfan Khan did endorsement work for the following brands –

    • MasterCard
    • Resurgent Rajasthan
    • Envy 1000 deodorant
    • Lift Perfume Body Spray
    • Edelweiss Group
    • LU Bakeri Nankhatai (2017)
    • Vodafone

    Religion

    Islam

    Best Known For

    His natural acting style and versatility of character portrayal in Bollywood and Hollywood cinema

    First Film

    Irrfan made his theatrical film debut in the role of a letter-writer in the drama movie Salaam Bombay! in 1988.

    First TV Show

    In 1987, Irrfan made his first television show appearance on Shrikant.

    Personal Trainer

    Irrfan Khan was not very particular about his diet plans. However, he did believe in the concept of moderation.

    Irrfan Khan Favorite Things

    Source – Twitter, TheStar.com, Glamsham.com, NDTV Food, Bollywood Life, Outlook India, Open

    Irrfan Khan Facts

  • He was approached for a memoir on his life in 2013. However, he denied the offer.
  • His family had a business in tires.
  • Irrfan’s mother was from a royal lineage.
  • He had almost given up acting in the 90s because he felt that soap operas made his career stagnant.
  • When he decided to shift base to Mumbai, he worked as a repairman for air conditioners. He visited superstar Rajesh Khanna’s house for the air conditioner servicing.
  • He changed the spelling of his name to Irrfan because he was fond of the way the extra ‘r’ sounded.
  • Irrfan used to do intensive research before accepting any project, which involved staying up late and taking notes to understand the character he was expected to portray.
  • He was awarded the 4th highest civilian honor, the Padma Shri award for his contribution to the field of cinema and arts in 2011.
  • He was a fuss-free eater and preferred vegetarian food.
  • Alongside Radhika Madan, Deepak Dobriyal, and Kareena Kapoor Khan, he co-starred as Champak Ghasiteram Bansal (a widower and a sweet-shop owner in Udaipur, Rajasthan) in the 2020 Hindi-language comedy-drama film Angrezi Medium. This role won him the Filmfare Award for “Best Actor” while he was also nominated for an IIFA Award. This was Irrfan’s final film to be released before his death.
  • Irrfan was an avid reader and enjoyed reading books.

    • Featured Image by Bollywood Hungama / www.bollywoodhungama.com / CC BY-3.0

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