8 Best Irrfan Khan Films You Must Watch, Discover a Different Side of Bollywood Here

Kapanlagi.com - Irrfan Khan left an incredible acting legacy in dozens of films he starred in. In addition to well-known Hollywood films that cast him as a star, Irrfan also had Bollywood films that are equally amazing.

For friends during #stayathome, let's watch films from this legendary actor. Discover a different side of Indian films that are very different here. Maximum acting, the best script, it's all here.

1. The Namesake

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Adapted from the book by Indian author Jhumpa Lahiri, THE NAMESAKE tells the story of an Indian family who names their child Nikhil. However, the child does not like the name and rebels against his parents.

Irrfan portrays the character of Nikhil's father, who is a professor at an American university. He doesn't speak much, but his eyes and body gestures are truly captivating in this film.

2. Life of Pi

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Based on the book of the same name, Irrfan Khan plays the adult character of Pi Patel in this film. This project, which propelled Irrfan's name worldwide, was a great success, with excellent performances from all the actors.

Pi Patel's journey of survival at sea is worth watching. There are many hidden messages in this film, from learning how to survive to instilling strength within oneself.

3. Slumdog Millionaire

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One of the phenomenal films ever starred by Irrfan is SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE. Here, Irrfan is not the main character played by Dev Patel. But his character as a police inspector cannot be easily forgotten.

Instead of casting, it was the producer who asked the team to invite Irrfan Khan to participate. And the producer's feeling was right, Irrfan was able to deliver his role very well here.

4. Maqbool

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One of the best films ever starred by Irrfan Khan is MAQBOOL. This film is an adaptation of the film MACBETH combined with the story of Indian society.

Irrfan's acting is very intense in this film and becomes a reference for actors who are studying acting. Many admit that they failed to portray Irrfan's character well, including actor Kartik Aaryan who continues to try as best as the star but cannot.

5. Piku

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In this film, Irrfan Khan plays the main supporting role and acts alongside Amitabh Bachchan and Deepika Padukone. His character is very different from his previous films and that's what makes Irrfan special.

He can become a completely different person in this film, bringing a refreshing new vibe. Between adoration and admiration, that's what you will find from Irrfan in this film.

6. Lunchbox

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KapanLagi.com highly recommends this film for friends during quarantine at home. The story may seem simple, but it is complex in this film.

Starting from a common lunchbox courier mistake in India, a woman accidentally finds a place to confide. They send letters to each other, until the woman finally finds what she is looking for.

A story that is worth enjoying and discovering another side of Bollywood here.

7. Hindi Medium

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It can be said that Irrfan Khan's best films are far from the typical Indian dance and song. If you're feeling suffocated and don't want to watch heavy-themed films, try watching HINDI MEDIUM.

Here, Irrfan plays the character of a father who struggles to do anything for his child's education. With a school system not much different from Indonesia's, watching this film feels like a slap in the face.

8. Angrezy Medium

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This is Irrfan Khan's last project before his death. There was doubt whether it should be continued or not after Irrfan was diagnosed with cancer, but the actor insisted on continuing it.

Starring alongside Kareena Kapoor, ANGREZY MEDIUM is a sequel to HINDI MEDIUM. It was released on March 20th, but the film was affected by the corona and its screening in theaters was discontinued and shifted to digital media.

Irrfan Khan's last remarkable acting trace is in this film. It's a must-watch to fill your time later.

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