By- Naiteek Bhatt
Irrfan Khan managed to shine in every role he played. On his birth anniversary, here's a look at some of the actor's best films!
One of his most acclaimed films, The Lunchbox is a poignant film on an uncanny friendship between an old man and a bored housewife.
The LunchBox
Irrfan Khan had an extended special appearance in Haider that left a lasting impact. He appears in the second half of the film as the mysterious Roohdar, a separatist group member.
Haider
Based on Jhumpa Lahiri's novel by the same name, Mira Nair's The Namesake is about a Bengali couple Ashoke(Irrfan Khan) and Ashima (Tabu) trying to adjust to life in America.
The Namesake
In Life of Pi, Irrfan Khan plays the older role of Pi Patel, who finds a way to survive in a lifeboat that is adrift in the middle of nowhere.
Life of Pi
Irrfan Khan plays an underworld don's henchman who falls in love with the mistress of his boss, Nimmi, who Instigates him to Kill the don and become the next leader.
Maqbool