Irrfan Khan (born January 7, 1967 – April 29, 2020) was an acclaimed Indian actor known for his powerful performances in both Indian and international cinema. Hailing from Jaipur, Rajasthan, he rose to prominence with films like Maqbool (2004) and The Lunchbox (2013).
Irrfan’s career spanned Bollywood and Hollywood, with notable films such as Life of Pi, Slumdog Millionaire, and Jurassic World. Known for his versatile acting style, he won several awards, including the National Film Award and Filmfare Awards. Despite battling neuroendocrine cancer, Irrfan left behind a remarkable legacy as one of India’s finest actors.
🧑 Personal Information
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Full Name
Sahabzade Irrfan Ali Khan
Stage Name
Irrfan Khan
Nickname
Irrfan
Profession
Actor
Date of Birth
January 7, 1967
Age (at time of passing)
53 years (died on April 29, 2020)
Birthplace
Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Nationality
Indian
Zodiac Sign
Capricorn
Religion
Islam
📏 Physical Stats
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Measurement
Height
5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight
Approx. 80 kg
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Hair Color
Black
Build
Slim
👪 Family Details
Relation
Name
Father
Jagirdar Khan (Businessman)
Mother
Saeeda Begum
Siblings
2 (Brother and Sister)
Spouse
Sutapa Sikdar (Filmmaker, m. 1995)
Children
2 (Ayan Khan, Babil Khan)
🎬 Film Career Summary
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Year of Debut
1988 (with Salaam Bombay!)
Breakthrough Film
Maqbool (2004), The Lunchbox (2013), Piku (2015)
Notable Films
Life of Pi, Slumdog Millionaire, Jurassic World, The Namesake, Qissa
Awards
National Film Award (Special Jury Award), 6 Filmfare Awards
