10 interesting facts about the irrfan khan

10 interesting facts about the Irrfan Khan Bollywood movies

His real name is Sahabzade Irfan Ali Khan

Irrfan’s passion wasn’t acting, he wanted to be a cricketer

He was born in TONK village in Jaipur

He added an extra ‘R’ to his name – hence the name IRRFAN

Lunch Box is the only Indian movie to have ever won a TFCA (Toronto Film Critics Association) award

Irrfan has been detained twice at Los Angeles Airport because his name being similar to a terror suspect

Marked his screen debut in 1988 with the Academy Award nominated Salaam Bombay!

Irrfan Khan decided to quit acting after the year 2000

Irrfan Khan has won a National Award for his performance in Paan Singh Tomar. entertainment

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