Irrfan Khan
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Saahabzaade Irfan Ali Khan (January 7, 1967 - April 29, 2020) credited as Irrfan Khan or simply Irrfan, was an Indian film actor, known for his work predominantly in Hindi cinema, as well as his works in British films and Hollywood. In a film career spanning almost thirty years and featuring in more than fifty domestic films, Khan received numerous awards, including a National Film Award and Filmfare Awards in four categories. Film critics, contemporaries and other experts consider him to have been one of the finest actors in Indian cinema for his versatile and natural acting. In 2011, he was awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian honour for his contribution to the field of arts. Globally, Khan worked in several international projects such as The Warrior (2001), The Namesake (2006), The Darjeeling Limited (2007), the Academy Award winning film Slumdog Millionaire (2008), New York, I Love You (2009), The Amazing Spider-Man (2012), Life of Pi (2012), Jurassic World (2015) and Inferno (2016).
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Irrfan Khan reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Irrfan Khan's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 74% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Irrfan Khan remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Meridian Lines, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Irrfan Khan Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Irrfan Khan's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Irrfan Khan.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Angrezi Medium | Champak Goswami | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Song of Scorpions | Aadam | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Karwaan | Shaukat | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Puzzle | Robert | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Blackmail | Dev Kaushal | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Qarib Qarib Singlle | Vyogi | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Hindi Medium | Raj Batra | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Inferno | Harry Sims | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Madaari | Nirmal Kumar | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Bajirao Mastani | Narrator (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Jazbaa | Yohan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Talvar | Ashwin Kumar | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Jurassic World | Masrani | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Piku | Rana Chaudhary | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Haider | Roohdaar | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Lunchbox | Saajan Fernandes | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | D-Day | Wali Khan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Meridian Lines | Devraj | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster Returns | Indarjeet Singh | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Life of Pi | Adult Pi Patel | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Amazing Spider-Man | Rajit Ratha | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Paan Singh Tomar | Paan Singh Tomar | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | 7 Khoon Maaf | Wasiullah Khan | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Knock Out | Tony Khosla | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | New York | Roshan | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Billu | Billas Pardesi aka Billo Barber | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Dil Kabaddi | Samit | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Slumdog Millionaire | Police Inspector | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | New York, I Love You | Mansukhbhai | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Mumbai Meri Jaan | Thomas | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Tulsi: Mathrudevobhava | Suraj | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Aaja Nachle | Faruq | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Darjeeling Limited | The Father | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | A Mighty Heart | Zeeshan Kazmi | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Life in a Metro | Debu | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Partition | Avtar Singh | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Sainikudu | Pappu Yadav | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Namesake | Ashoke Ganguli | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Yun Hota To Kya Hota | Salim Rajabali | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | 7½ Phere | Manoj Joshi | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Chehraa | Chandranath Diwan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Haathi Ka Anda | Badruddin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Haasil | Ranvijay Singh | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Dhund: The Fog | Ajit Khurana | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Maqbool | Maqbool Miyan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Warrior | Lafcadia - Warrior | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Purush | Siddart | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Drishti | Rahul | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Kamla Ki Maut | Ajit | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Salaam Bombay! | Letter Writer | Hit | Similar → |
Irrfan Khan - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Irrfan Khan?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Irrfan Khan is "Meridian Lines" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Irrfan Khan acted in?
Irrfan Khan has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Irrfan Khan?
Other notable films include "Haathi Ka Anda", "Purush", and "Kamla Ki Maut".