All about Irrfan Khan - biography, filmography, photos

Irfan Khan was born and brought up in Jaipur, India. He was studying for his M.A. degree when he earned a scholarship to study at National School of Drama (NSD) in 1984.

After graduating in 1987, Irfan moved to Mumbai, where he acted in numerous television serials like 'Chanakya','Banegi Apni Baat' and 'Chandrakanta' (Doordarshan), 'Star Bestsellers' etc. He was the main villain in a series called Darr which aired on Star Plus, where he played the role of a psycho serial killer, opposite Kay Kay Menon. Theater and television kept him afloat until Mira Nair offered him a cameo in Salaam Bombay (1988) though his role was edited out in the final film. In the 1990s he appeared in the critically acclaimed film “Ek Doctor Ki Maut” and “Such a Long Journey” (1998) and various ...By Rohit» read full biography

Hollywood actor Julia Roberts personally met and complemented Irrfan Khan at the Kodak theater, where the Oscars was staged, for his acting in the movie Slumdog Millionaire. The actor was completely taken aback and described later that Ms Roberts was one of the most beautiful woman he ever met.By Rohini Kale

With 'Slumdog Millionaire' sweeping away several Academy Awards this year, Irrfan Khan became one of those lucky Indian actors to be associated with the film.By Anonymous