Gone too early, and left many an impression on those who saw his work. Irfan Khan was anything but a contemporary Bollywood actor. His brazen looks, the intensity of his acting, and somewhat uncouth ways of being in roles made him a memorable and charming personality on screen, and someone you could enjoy being around in real life too.
He never projected a larger-than-life image of his characters but instead delved deep into the complexity of what his character was all about, relying on more than just looks and words. His short-span acting career is a testament to the versatile roles he could play. Even in poorly produced movies, he stood out in the characters he played.
At a time when Bollywood cinema is sliding down the scale of quality acting and suitable roles for talented actors, Irfan Khan immersed himself in the characters with a jolt of freshness and realism that isn’t common anymore. He was far more capable as an artist than the roles he got. The lack of imagination, in his case, was not in him but in those who cast him in menial roles. Nevertheless, Irfan Khan was able to gain international acclaim for his acting in later years.
Irfan Khan will always be recognized as an actor who embraced the simplicity of acting with grace and went beyond mere dialogues to capture the hearts of millions who saw him imbibe those roles. He was an artist who was true to his characters. He was both likable and relatable, breaking through the barrier of the screen to connect with others. Irfan, you shall be missed forever.
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