8 Facts Prove Irrfan Khan Is A Irreplaceable Talent In Bollywood

Irrfan Khan might be unlike other Khans, has cemented his standing in the industry by featuring in numerous blockbuster. He is an excellent example of hard working, undisputed talent who started his path in Bollywood with no godfather. Nowadays, he is affectionately known as a Bollywood superstar, a global artist.

Here are eight things about Irrfan Khan that you may never know.

Destiny led him to act

Irrfan once revealed that he wished to be a cricketer one day. However, his parent didn’t support his idea. The actor then was offered to fund his school fees from the National School of Drama as he lied about his experience in theatre. A good lie isn’t it?

Irrfan Khan's real name

The Bollywood legend actor is well known by the name Irrfan Khan but his real name is Sahabzade Irfan Ali Khan. He shared that he didn't remember exactly when people started calling him Irrfan, however, he prefers an extra 'r" in his name.

The Royal connection

Irrfan Khan comes from a villa called Tonk in Jaipur. According to the report, the star is originally from a zamindar family who has a link to the Royal.

How Irrfan Khan got his debut film

Irrfan Khan debut in 1988 and had the first film in his career with Salaam Bombay which was nominated at the Academy Awards later. But little fans would know that he was cast for a role in the last year at college and his character was cut short due to his tall height.

His film is the only film to get TFCA award

Until today, blockbuster Lunch Box claimed to be the only Hindi movies to receive Toronto Film Critics Association Award.

His wish

Earlier, Irrfan Khan once shared his wish to fans that he wants to give his mother a suitcase full of cash. He made his wish come true.

Irrfan Khan was detained at LA airport

Irrfan Khan was detained at LA airport twice because his name is as same as a terror suspect. Of course, he is set free later.

Irrfan Khan made the script to be rewritten a dozen times

It's not exaggerated to say he is more than a perfectionist. His write who is also his beloved wife Supata Sikdar rewrite the script of Banegi Apni Baat million times as his request.

The true Indian global artist

In fact, before Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone, Irrfan Khan made his appearance in at least 5 Hollywood blockbuster The Amazing Spiderman, Life of Pi, Jurassic World.