In 1988, people might not have noticed a lean and thin actor playing a small role in Meera Nair's Salaam Bombay. Who knew this actor would redefine versatile acting in Indian cinema. From establishing himself as one of the finest actors of Indian cinema to playing crucial roles in Hollywood movies like Life of Pi, The Namesake, Slumdog Millionaire, The mighty heart and the amazing spiderman. His ability of acting from eyes,subtle art of dialogue delivery, playing romantic roles to playing a dacait of beehad in Paan Singh Tomar-This combination is rare. Very rare.
Born in Jaipur, his childhood was spent in a small village 'tonk'. From childhood itself, he was inclined towards acting especially seeing Naseerudin Shah's movies.
Salaam Bombay to The Namesake Story
In days of NSD itself, Irrfan was offered a big role in Salaam Bombay by Meera Nair. He even started attending the workshop in bombay. But 2 days before the shoot started, he was told that he's no more part of the film. Instead he was given a small role. He cried that whole night. 18 years after this incident, Meera Nair waived off this loan when she offered him the role of Ashok Ganguly in The Namesake movie. Sharmeela tagore after seeing his role in the movie wrote a message to Irrfan-Thank your mother and father who gave you birth.
"Beehad mein baaghi hote hain, dacait hote hain parliament mein"-The huge round of applause, the audience honoured after hearing this dialogue of Paan Singh Tomar in the movie hall was not only because of the subtle dialogue delivery but also because of the subtle art that everyone just believed this fact although it was not truth. Irrfan won the National award for this 2012 film.
Irrfan redefining love and Romanticism
"Mohabbat hai isi liye jaane diya...Zidd hoti to baahon mein hoti"- this dialogue from Jazba movie to playing the lovely role of Saajan Fernandes in Lunch Box, Irrfan always made the audience believe that the role couldn't have been done more justice by any other actor. These roles were made for Irrfan only.
Amid all this, Why was his death so personal to most of us? Everyone. Everywhere is gutted. Perhaps because he proved that success is not hereditary. That talent with hardwork will rise, always. That destiny looks after those who are meant to be.
Thank you for making us believe,legend!
Rest in Peace🙏
Do let us know which roles of Irrfan you love the most and the reason behind.
Born in Jaipur, his childhood was spent in a small village 'tonk'. From childhood itself, he was inclined towards acting especially seeing Naseerudin Shah's movies.
Salaam Bombay to The Namesake Story
In days of NSD itself, Irrfan was offered a big role in Salaam Bombay by Meera Nair. He even started attending the workshop in bombay. But 2 days before the shoot started, he was told that he's no more part of the film. Instead he was given a small role. He cried that whole night. 18 years after this incident, Meera Nair waived off this loan when she offered him the role of Ashok Ganguly in The Namesake movie. Sharmeela tagore after seeing his role in the movie wrote a message to Irrfan-Thank your mother and father who gave you birth.
"Beehad mein baaghi hote hain, dacait hote hain parliament mein"-The huge round of applause, the audience honoured after hearing this dialogue of Paan Singh Tomar in the movie hall was not only because of the subtle dialogue delivery but also because of the subtle art that everyone just believed this fact although it was not truth. Irrfan won the National award for this 2012 film.
Irrfan redefining love and Romanticism
"Mohabbat hai isi liye jaane diya...Zidd hoti to baahon mein hoti"- this dialogue from Jazba movie to playing the lovely role of Saajan Fernandes in Lunch Box, Irrfan always made the audience believe that the role couldn't have been done more justice by any other actor. These roles were made for Irrfan only.
Amid all this, Why was his death so personal to most of us? Everyone. Everywhere is gutted. Perhaps because he proved that success is not hereditary. That talent with hardwork will rise, always. That destiny looks after those who are meant to be.
Thank you for making us believe,legend!
Rest in Peace🙏
Do let us know which roles of Irrfan you love the most and the reason behind.
Yeah it's very rare..... we should learn from how to get success... RIP 🙏🙏
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ReplyDeleteA Natural Actor and great human being.. Zindegi Badi Hona Chahiye Lambi Nehi..This is what he said and unfortunately proved it.
ReplyDeleteReally. He was gem of a person.
DeleteThe one who loved his work more then his look in this era was already a versatile personality. He has taught to all kind of generation that let the success come to you, you just have to believe in yourself that you are the only one that can do this work.
ReplyDeleteHis work used to loved by everyone not because he was good actor but because he always lives and enjoy the
character.
No doubt.
DeleteCant Cant co much but all of those movie that I have seen of him, be it a Hollywood or Bollywood , his versatility was at its peak . RIP sir . Yes we lost a Gem.
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DeleteOne of the biggest loss for indian cinema.RIP irfan sir🙏
ReplyDeleteRIP legend🙏
DeleteGreat example of achieving great without any background but only through his hardwork.. RIP..
ReplyDeleteYeah. It's very rare in present world.
DeleteA very big loss to film industry .He was a real gem.
ReplyDeleteRest in peace sir
Absolutely.
DeleteReal legend of INDIAN CINEMA who made his fame in hollywood too. Great inspiration for future aspirant Actors.
ReplyDeleteInspiration not for actors only, but for everyone.
DeleteIt came as a huge shock. He was an excellent actor and a great human being too. RIP.
ReplyDeleteYes.
DeleteIt's true that he redefined ACTING. The actor who made everyone believe that bollywood is more than nepotism itself.
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