Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 07/01/1967 |
| Age | 53 years (died on 29, Apr, 2020) |
| Birthplace | Tonk, Rajasthan, India |
| Date of Death | 29/04/2020 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Birth | Sahabzade Irfan Ali Khan, now known as Irrfan Khan, belonged to a Muslim Pathan family. His father was a wealthy Zamindar. |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| National School of Drama (NSD), New Delhi |
Personal Life
| Hobbies | Loves reading books and expanding his knowledge |
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| Early Interest | Talented cricketer in his youth; was selected for the CK Naidu tournament but could not attend due to lack of funds, which proved to be a turning point that led him towards acting |
Relationships & More
| Marriage | Married to dialogue writer Sutapa Sikander in 1995. They have two sons - Ayan Khan and Babil Khan. |
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Family
| Father | Zamindar |
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| Spouse | Sutapa Sikander |
| Children | Ayan Khan, Babil Khan |
Career
| Milestones |
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| Debut | Salaam Bombay! (1988) |
| Notable Films |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He chose to include an additional 'R' in his name personally. | |
| 2. He was held at Los Angeles Airport on two occasions. | |
| 3. Julia Roberts reportedly praised his acting in 'Slumdog Millionaire'. | |
| 4. He was diagnosed with a neuroendocrine tumor in 2018. | |
| 5. He died of colitis caused by the neuroendocrine tumor in Mumbai on 29 April 2020, aged 53. | |
| 6. He was widely regarded as one of the finest actors in world cinema, known for his work in both Indian and Western films. |