Remembering Irfan Khan: Top Movies You Must Watch!
By:
Sayantika Chatterjee
With one year of his demise, we still cannot remove Irfan Khan from our hearts. And he proved that no one can take his place in the industry. Not only was he successful in his own country, but achieved international recognition.
Even though his films were great in all aspects, yet they were not successful in the ocean of commercial movies. And somewhat got lost somewhere. But they should be celebrated at all cost.
Therefore, we have prepared a list of the must-watch Irfan Khan movies. We are sure they will give you a new perspective and make you fall in love with him even more.
- Talvar (2015)
This movie is directed by Meghna Gulzar and is based on the true case of two homicides. Irfan Khan played the role of an experienced investigator who untied all the knots of the case. His amazing performance in the movie gifted the movie an IMDb rating of 8.2.
- Paan Singh Tomar (2010)
Tigmanshu Dhulia’s movie “Paan Singh Tomar” is based on the life and struggle of the Indian athlete of the same name, who later turned into a famous dacoit. Irfan Khan played a titular role in the movie and he did true justice to the character. His performance was applauded by many critics. This movie gained 8.2 ratings on IMDb.
- Maqbool (2003)
Vishal Bharadwaj’s film adaptation of Shakespeare’s tragic play “Macbeth” is a gem in the Bollywood industry. Khan, needless to say, literally owned the character and depicted flawlessly on screen. This heart-wreaking movie is a must-watch for everyone. “Maqbool” got a rating of 8.1 on IMDb.
- The Lunchbox (2013)
Irfan Khan chose to be a part of this romantic drama instead of Christopher Nolan’s “The Interstellar”. His majestic performance in the movie won many hearts and this warm welcoming movie was loved by people of all ages. With a rating of 7.8 ratings on IMDb, “The Lunchbox” tells the evolution of an unexpected friendship between two strangers through a lunchbox.
- Hindi Medium (2017)
The everlasting worry of parents to get their kids into a top English Medium is beautifully portrayed by Irfan Khan and Saba Qamar. The Saket Chaudhary movie won a rating of 7.8 on IMDb, and the movie gained more recognition due to its relatability. Irfan Khan’s effortless role of a father matched every middle-class father out there and didn’t seem like he was acting in a movie.
So these are the top 5 movies of Irfan Khan you must watch today. Each movie deals with different aspects of society. There no such glamourous shots of famous danceable songs but each movie are worth the watch. And will leave you speechless for minutes.
