Irrfan Khan was ‘selfish’ in his personal life, claims Sudhir Mishra: ‘He wasn’t boring, he was badmaash’

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As a lifestyle expert with extensive experience in the film industry, I find myself constantly in awe of the unique and captivating talents that grace our screens. One such individual who left an indelible mark on my soul is the late, great Irrfan Khan.

Film director Sudhir Mishra, who worked alongside the late actor Irrfan Khan on Yeh Saali Zindagi, spoke about Irrfan’s talents and ambitions in a recent interview. Mishra characterized Irrfan as a ‘refined’ individual on set, but he also pointed out that Irrfan was focused on his own personal goals, going so far as to call him “mischievous” rather than dull, since he was motivated by the pursuit of fame and global success.

During an interview on The Bombay Dream show hosted by casting director Mukesh Chhabra, filmmaker Sudhir Mishra described Irrfan Khan as almost a ‘co-writer’ in their movie. He also highlighted that Irrfan belongs to the category of actors who surpass traditional directing guidelines.

The filmmaker mentioned, “Irrfan always prioritized watching his fellow actors over focusing on his own performance. He had full confidence in his ability to deliver it convincingly. In particular, he enjoyed observing Deepak Dobriyal act. The filmmaker added that Irrfan believed his performance would only be effective if the overall scene was strong. He had prepared thoroughly beforehand.

Sudhir Mishra reminisced about Irrfan Khan, mentioning instances where he’d ask for certain lines to be removed or emphasize the role of his fellow actors instead. This shows the actor’s exceptional ability to put others first in his acting endeavors.

Mishra pointed out that Irrfan was a selfless actor who valued art above personal profit, but in his private life, he showed no regret in pursuing fame and global recognition, possessing a mischievous and playful nature. However, Mishra underscored that Irrfan consistently infused elegance into his performances.

During the very same interview, filmmaker Sudhir Mishra singled out Manoj Bajpayee as an exceptional actor who seamlessly moves between art house and commercial movies.

It was observed that Manoj recognizes his worth, enabling him to demand premium rates from big-name production houses, yet he still works with up-and-coming directors for minimal or no compensation.

Besides pondering, Mishra additionally considered the multifaceted profession of Irrfan Khan, emphasizing his contributions to diverse film genres and artistic styles, along with his involvement in global productions such as Jurassic World, Life of Pi, The Amazing Spider-Man, and numerous others.

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2024-11-22 14:52