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Irrfan Khan Biography

Birth Name:

Sāhibzāde Irfan Ali Khan

Birth Place:

Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

Profession

Actor

Fast Facts

Was good at cricket growing up and was even selected for CK Nayudu Tournament for emerging players under 23 years, which is a stepping stone to First Class cricket, but was unable to compete because of lack of funds
Met his wife Sutapa Sikdar while in school – they were both studying acting, but she was also intending to pursue story and screenplay writing
His first lead role in a Bollywood film was in 2005's Rog
Reportedly changed his name from Irfan to Irrfan because he liked the sound of an extra 'r' in his name
Was appointed as the brand ambassador for a campaign by the state government of Rajasthan called Resurgent Rajasthan in September 2015

2016Stardust Awards-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2013Times Of India Film Awards-Best Actor Critics: winner
2013Filmfare Awards-Best Actor: nominated
2013Filmfare Awards-Critics' Award for Best Actor: winner
2013Stardust Awards-Best Actor - Searchlight Awards: nominated
2013Times Of India Film Awards-Best Actor: nominated
2013International Indian Film Academy Awards-Best Performance in a Leading Role (Male): nominated
2013Screen Awards-Best Actor: winner
2013Zee Cine Awards-Best Actor: nominated
2012International Indian Film Academy Awards-Best Performance in a Negative Role: nominated
2012National Film Awards-Best Actor: winner
2010International Indian Film Academy Awards-Best Performance in a Supporting Role (Male): nominated
2009International Indian Film Academy Awards-Best Performance in a Supporting Role (Male): nominated
2009Screen Awards-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2008International Indian Film Academy Awards-Best Performance in a Supporting Role (Male): winner
2008Filmfare Awards-Best Supporting Actor: winner
2008Zee Cine Awards-Best Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
2008International Indian Film Academy Awards-Best Performance in a Comic Role: nominated
2008Independent Spirit Awards-Best Supporting Male: nominated
2006Global India Film Awards-Best Villain: nominated