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Exclusive | Irrfan’s unseen documentary on Tigmanshu Dhulia’s Paan Singh Tomar is a goldmine for cinema lovers: Director

Exclusive | Irrfan’s unseen documentary on Tigmanshu Dhulia’s Paan Singh Tomar is a goldmine for cinema lovers: Director

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Seventeen years after award-winning film Paan Singh Tomar (2012) was shot in 2009, and on actor Irrfan’s sixth death anniversary, a 47-minute documentary A Story That Refused to Die on the making will be screened in Mumbai on April 29. Actor Irrfan with director Tigmanshu Dhulia during the shoot of film Paan Singh Tomar and (inset) documentary director Ranjeeta Kaur (Photo: Instagram/AngadFilms ) Its BTS (behind-the-scenes) person and now its director and documentary-filmmaker Rajneeta Kaur tells HT City, “60 hours of content, that was lost multiple times, will finally see the light of the day to celebrate the most beloved actor and truly national treasure – Irrfan sir!” The actor and the film, directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia, won National Awards. “After three years of shooting, the film released all of a sudden and we could not stream the making. After the film won National Awards, I started reworking but half of the content was lost. It kept delaying and years passed by. By the time it got ready, the tragic illness news of Irrfan sir …

Shoojit Sircar answers whether Deepika Padukone’s Piku, Irrfan’s Rana ever married; where they would be 10 years after release: ‘Her son would be constipated’ | Bollywood News

Shoojit Sircar answers whether Deepika Padukone’s Piku, Irrfan’s Rana ever married; where they would be 10 years after release: ‘Her son would be constipated’ | Bollywood News

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It’s been 10 years since Rana drove Piku and her cranky septuagenarian father to Kolkata from Delhi. On the occasion of its anniversary, Shoojit Sircar’s seminal slice-of-life film Piku is re-releasing in cinemas this week. In an exclusive interview with SCREEN, Sircar looks back at the film, and working with the incredible cast — the late Irrfan Khan, Deepika Padukone, and Amitabh Bachchan. It’s on my platform, but half-loaded. I watched half of it just three-four weeks back. I’m going to watch it anyway in theatres now. Are you able to view it objectively now? With Piku, I’ve detached quite a bit. There are small craft issues. There are some places where I now feel I could’ve slowed down a bit. Some conversations got chopped on the editing table because you always have a duration issue. We debated a lot if we should go with the cut with additional 15 minutes of footage, where the conversations were a little bit more evolved. Given the love the film got, I now feel like going back to …

Prateik Babbar shares support for Babil Khan, says it’s ‘not easy being Irrfan’s son’: ‘I was crying for him, know what he is feeling’ | Bollywood News

Prateik Babbar shares support for Babil Khan, says it’s ‘not easy being Irrfan’s son’: ‘I was crying for him, know what he is feeling’ | Bollywood News

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Babil Khan, who was last seen in the film Log Out, recently shared a video on his social media that was later taken down by him. Actor Prateik Babbar has now said that his “heart goes out to” Babil because he can relate to what the 26-year-old must be going through. Prateik said that it is not easy to be born as Irrfan Khan’s son as he was one of the greatest actors who represented India on a global platform. He said that since he too is the son of a great actor, Smita Patil, who passed away in childbirth, he somehow understands what Babil must be possibly going through. Talking to Bollywood Bubble, Prateik said, “Being Mr Irrfan Khan’s son is not easy to deal with. Irrfan Khan passed away at a very crucial age in his life. He was a teen.” Prateik said that he was crying looking at Babil’s video and added, “I related to it and I have been having debates about it with a few of my friends. I said …

Irrfan’s Son Babil Khan Blasts An Influencer, “Pratyush Dua Popular Hai, Lekin Ek Line Hoti Hai…”

Irrfan’s Son Babil Khan Blasts An Influencer, “Pratyush Dua Popular Hai, Lekin Ek Line Hoti Hai…”

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Babil Khan Blasts An Influencer & Asks Unfollow Pratyush! (Photo Credit – Instagram) The internet users are currently very confused, and everyone is frantically searching for a man called Pratyush Dua, who has caused distress to Irrfan’s son, Babil Khan! The Qala actor took to his Instagram stories and posted a video with a header text that said, ‘Unfollow Pratyush’! In his video, Babil can be seen losing his calm over a social media influencer called Pratyush Dua. In his video, Babil said, “Mujhe aajkal bahut strongly aisa feel hone laga hai ki hum hamare feed ke liye, hamare page ke liye, handle ke liye ab bus, kuch bhi karne ko taiyaar hai. Kya asli hai, kya nakli hai isme ab antar dhoondhna mushkil hai.” Babil Khan further pointed out how stressed and angry he is over the content on social media and said, “Content word se mujhe ab nafrat hai, content hume consume kar raha hai ki hum content ko consume kar rahe hain, ye samajhna mushkil hai.” Further talking about a social media …

Maqbool, Life of Pi, The Lunchbox and Hindi Medium: 10 films that define Irrfan’s legacy on his 58th birth anniversary

Maqbool, Life of Pi, The Lunchbox and Hindi Medium: 10 films that define Irrfan’s legacy on his 58th birth anniversary

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Actor Irrfan was a cinematic icon whose talent resonated far beyond the confines of Bollywood, making him a global phenomenon. On what would have been his 58th birthday, his artistry continues to inspire audiences and actors alike. Known for his remarkable ability to embody characters with authenticity, Irrfan’s career spanned an impressive range of genres—from heart-wrenching dramas to sharp satires, gripping thrillers, and even philosophical explorations. His performances, often marked by quiet intensity and understated brilliance, elevated the craft of acting to new heights. With accolades including a National Award and international acclaim, Irrfan left an indelible mark on cinema. This retrospective revisits ten of his finest works that showcase his extraordinary range and cement his status as one of the greatest actors of our time. On his 58th birth anniversary, here is a look at 10 films that define Irrfan’s versatility as an actor The Goal (1999) Based on Prafulla Roy’s short story, The Goal is a heartwarming tale of resilience and mentorship. Irrfan stars as Anupam, a football coach who recognises the talent …

Babil Khan Talks About ‘Survival Threats’ In Cryptic Post Days After Dad Irrfan’s Death Anniversary

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Babil Khan’s actor-father Irrfan Khan passed away in April 2020. (Photos: Instagram) Babil Khan hopes everyone finds “a way to love each other” and face “survival threats” bravely. Days after actor Irrfan Khan’s death anniversary, his son Babil Khan took to his Instagram handle on Wednesday to share a cryptic post. Babil dropped a series of throwback pictures of his father as he talked about “survival threats” and “burdens of life”. Babil talked about the life and struggles of a caterpillar and shared that his late father was no different. “I think my father did that brilliantly, accept his role in nature and follow through with extreme obedience and discipline. We think we are bigger than what created us yet we pray for redemption, but still barely put any effort into working and living in worship to the light within us. And a lot of work that goes into seeing that light inside you for what it is truly means accepting your darkness and pain, it is the only way to transcend the weight of …

Exclusive interview: South Korean actor Lee Chung Ah on Hide and being a fan of Irrfan’s The Lunchbox | Web Series

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South Korean actor Lee Chung Ah tells us with a laugh, “If I were given the chance, I would like to work on a story like The Lunchbox or a romance, or melodrama in Bollywood. But I guess it would have to be a Korean student or a traveller because of the language, right.” (Also read: Exclusive interview with Korean star Lee You Mi: On love for 3 Idiots, Strong Girl Nam-soon and Squid Games’ success) Lee Chung Ah in a still from Hide. “There is something so characteristically beautiful about Indians, which comes out evocatively in their cinema regardless of genre. Black, The Lunchbox, Life of Pi, Slumdog Millionaire, and Jawan which I have yet to finish, are films I have thoroughly enjoyed,” she tells Hindustan Times in an exclusive interview from Seoul. HT launches Crick-it, a one stop destination to catch Cricket, anytime, anywhere. Explore now! SLL’s recent crime thriller Hide, an adaptation of the Welsh TV series Keeping Faith, is a taut drama which centres around a Na Mun Yeong (Lee Bo …

Irrfan’s Son Babil Donates Rs 50k to Needy Man at Airport; Latter Says ‘Can’t Thank You Enough’ | Watch

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Babil Khan wins hearts on the internet as he makes donation of Rs 50,000 at Mumbai airport. Babil Khan’s heartwarming gesture comes just a day after he spoke about how his dad Irrfan Khan taught him to ‘be a warrior but engage with love and kindness’. Late actor Irrfan Khan’s son, Babil Khan, is winning hearts on the internet with his kind gesture. The young actor was caught on camera making a donation of Rs 50,000 to a YouTuber, Prem Kumar, tackling water crisis in Jawhar taluka in Palghar district, which is just 100 kms from Mumbai. In a video, shared by paparazzo Viral Bhayani, Babil was seen transferring the amount to the YouTuber via his phone. “Mera naam likhne ki jarurat nahi hai, tu acha kaam kar raha hai (No need to mention my name, you’re doing great work),” Babil told the man. In the comment section Prem, who goes by the name YouNick Viral Vlogs on his Instagram handle and YouTube channel, thanked Babil for his “generosity”. “Dear Babil Khan, I can’t thank …

Irrfan’s death anniversary: Radhika Madan misses her Angrezi Medium co-star, says he never took name or fame for granted

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Sometimes, you don’t need to know a person for years to remember them once they’re gone. For actor Radhikka Madan, it was just that one film that she did with late actor Irrfan that left an unforgettable mark in her memory. Radhika Madan with Irrfan in Angrezi Medium “He was a legend. Every artiste can say that Irrfan sir he was a phenomena. He has left us with so many good films and memories. In fact, just two days ago I was thinking about him and missing him so much that I went back an watched our film,” says Madan, as she talked about her Angrezi Medium (2020) co-star, late actor Irrfan, on his fourth death anniversary. HT launches Crick-it, a one stop destination to catch Cricket, anytime, anywhere. Explore now! Irrfan, who suffered from a rare Neuroendocrine cancer, was not keeping well in his last months when he was shooting the film in October 2019. Hence, Madan couldn’t spend a lot of time with him off set. “I was already informed that his energies …

Babil Shares And Deletes Alleged Post Ahead of Irrfan’s Death Anniversary: ‘Sometimes I Feel Like Giving Up…’

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Babil Khan leaves fans worried with his alleged now-deleted post. Babil Khan, son of late actor Irrfan Khan, has left fans concerned after he shared an alleged cryptic post on his Instagram story and deleted it later. Ahead of acclaimed actor Irrfan Khan’s death anniversary, his son Babil shared, then deleted, an alleged post on his Instagram account late Tuesday night. “Sometimes I feel like giving up and going to Baba,” Babil shared in a now-deleted Instagram story, according to an alleged screenshot of his post which has surfaced on Reddit. While the alleged story is no longer visible on his Instagram account, Babil has shared another story on the social media app, wherein he can be heard singing ‘Stay With It’ by Rich. A screenshot of Babil’s latest Instagram story. Babil Khan is one of the most promising stars in Bollywood today. He has established his own identity through his incredible performances on screen. In a recent interview, the young actor shared a heartwarming anecdote about his father. “So when a bodyguard comes and …