‘The Lunchbox’, ‘Paan Singh Tomar’, Life Of Pi: Famous Irrfan Khan Movies That You May Revisit Today And Always

Irrfan Khan is still remembered as one of the most prominent artists in Indian cinema. The National Award winning actor has achieved great heights during his career. On the anniversary of his death, let’s take a look at some of his best films that you can watch right now.

In The Lunchbox, Irrfan portrayed the role of Sajan Fernandes and shared screen space with Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Nimrat Kaur. The film follows Ella, a housewife who accidentally sends her lunch to Sajan, a widowed accountant. This small mistake begins an emotional journey. They start exchanging letters. Over time, they open up about their lives. The film is distinguished by its simplicity and depth.

Blackmail showed Irfan in a different area. Directed by Abhinay Deo, the film explored dark humour.

He played the role of a middle-aged man stuck in a routine life. His marriage lacked excitement. Things changed when he discovered his wife’s affair. This gave unexpected twists and starred Kirti Kulhari, Arunoday Singh and Divya Dutta. It was released in April 2018 and became a huge hit. The film had a unique blend of action and comedy.

In ‘Hindi Medium’, Irrfan played the role of Raj Batra. He appeared alongside Saba Qamar. The story focused on the parents trying to secure a good education for their daughter. It highlighted social class differences and also explored the pressures of modern education.

On the world stage, “Life of Pi” brought him international fame. Directed by Ang Lee, the film tells a story of survival. She tracked down a young boy who was stranded at sea with a Bengal tiger. Irrfan played the role of adult P Patil.

‘Paan Singh Tomar’ remains one of Irrfan’s most popular performances. He portrayed a real athlete turned dacoit.

The story followed his journey from national hero to outlaw. Personal tragedy and injustice shaped his path. Irrfan’s performance received critical acclaim. It earned him the National Award for Best Actor. The film marked a major turning point in his career. ETimes gave the film a rating of 4 stars out of 5 and our review said, “Perhaps it is a sign of Bollywood’s maturity that another film is being made on the life of a famous athlete: Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, about runner Milkha Singh. Till then, let’s enjoy the thrill of watching Paan Singh Tomar.”