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).
Irrfan Khan Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Irrfan Khan reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Irrfan Khan's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 100% of Irrfan Khan's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Meridian Lines, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Irrfan Khan Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Irrfan Khan's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Irrfan Khan has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| 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 | Blackmail | Dev Kaushal | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Qarib Qarib Singlle | Vyogi | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Hindi Medium | Raj Batra | Hit | 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 | 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 → |
| 2010 | Knock Out | Tony Khosla | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Dil Kabaddi | Samit | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Slumdog Millionaire | Police Inspector | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Mumbai Meri Jaan | Thomas | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Tulsi: Mathrudevobhava | Suraj | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Darjeeling Limited | The Father | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Namesake | Ashoke Ganguli | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Yun Hota To Kya Hota | Salim Rajabali | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Mr. 100% | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Dubai Return | Aftab Angrez | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Film | Shamim Bhai (Voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | 7½ Phere | Manoj Joshi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Chehraa | Chandranath Diwan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Haathi Ka Anda | Badruddin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Bokshu - The Myth | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Haasil | Ranvijay Singh | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Dhund: The Fog | Ajit Khurana | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Maqbool | Maqbool Miyan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Pratha | Ninni Pandey / Babu Mallah | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Kali Salwar | Shankar | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Ghaath | Mamu / Romesh Bhagwat Dogra | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Govind Aur Ganesh | Ganesh Sen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Goal | Anupam Singh | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Bada Din | Police Inspector | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Private Detective: Two Plus Two Plus One | Inspector Khan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Purush | Siddart | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Vaade Iraade | Naresh Tripathi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Pita | Dr. Sen | 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 "Private Detective: Two Plus Two Plus One", "Mr. 100%", and "Purush".