10 Lesser known facts about Irrfan Khan

Shailee Sharma

July 8, 2015
1:40 pm
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Irrfan Khan

Irrfan Khan was detained twice at US airports, at Los Angeles airport in 2008 and at New York airport in 2009 because his name is similar to a terror suspect.

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At one point of time, he did not have enough money to watch Jurassic Park in a hall but today he has acted in several Hollywood movies like The Namesake, New York, I Love You, A Mighty Heart, Slum dog Millionaire, The Amazing Spider Man, Life of Pie and Jurassic World.

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Irrfan Khan met his wife Sutapa Sikdar in the acting school, they used to study in the same class in National School of Drama, Delhi. The couple have two children named Babil and Aryan.

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Lunch Box is the only Indian movie who won TCFA – Toronto Film Critics Association Awards.

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Irrfan Khan's height is same as that of Amitabh Bachchan.

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He recently changed his name to Irrfan because he likes the sound of the extra "r" in his name.

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Irrfan Khan's real name is Sahabzade Irfan Ali Khan.

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He was a final year student at NSD in 1988 when Mira Nair chose him for a role in Salaam Bombay.

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Irrfan Khan was studying for his MA degree when he earned a scholarship to study at National School of Drama (NSD) in New Delhi in 1984.

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Irrfan Khan wanted to be a cricketer but he became an actor by chance.

One of the finest actors of Bollywood Irrfan Khan who is very well known for his works predominantly in the film industry and also known for his works in British Indian films, Hollywood ventures, and a Telugu film . Irrfan is one of the best actors of this generation who doesn’t need to any introduction. His vivid and talented acting skills are a work of perfection with which he always leaves a big impression on the viewers. Here are 10 lesser known facts about Irrfan Khan.

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