Irrfan Khan quotes

Irrfan Khan was a celebrated Indian actor known for his work in both Bollywood and international cinema. His versatile performances brought depth and nuance to roles in films such as “The Lunchbox,” “Paan Singh Tomar,” and “Life of Pi.” He remains regarded as one of India’s most talented and respected actors. Here are 25 of his quotes:

What happens with every role, you have to trick yourself, you have to creatively find ways to explore the mental state of your character. (Irrfan Khan)
I am lucky that the Western world chooses me to play roles in their movies an television, whatever language it may be. View quote
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I'm trying to strike a balance between Bollywood and Hollywood. View quote
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I've played many characters that have consumed me and owned me. View quote
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The sign of a good society is where talent is respected. View quote
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Maybe to become famous is to reassure yourself that whatever you're lacking inside, you've fulfilled that. View quote
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I cannot live anywhere else except India. View quote
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A nation needs to know how to utilise talent. View quote
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A film engages you emotionally and intellectually. View quote
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Language does not make one an elite. View quote
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I want to entertain people, but with some substance. (Irrfan Khan)
Our Bollywood stars who talk of being part of 100 crore films, I think I belong to the 1,000 crore club. View quote
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I was going through a crisis once, so I went to therapy because I was so unbearable for myself. View quote
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In India, therapy is not part of the culture; it has not become such a big need. View quote
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I am not ready to fit into the mould of commercial cinema. View quote
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I can't think of a more pathetic situation for an actor than to do a film and not connect to it. And I pray to God that I never face that situation. View quote
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I can recite poetry, but I cannot write it. View quote
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I will only do a Hollywood film when there is something special offered to me. View quote
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It surely gives you a high to be an international actor with quality work. View quote
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Cinema is changing every week, and multiplex audiences are demanding every week. View quote
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Parsi theater was known for melodrama. (Irrfan Khan)
I've realized that my... let me call it 'destiny' or some force that has pushed me to identify looking for your comfort zone as a kind of limitation. And everybody has a tendency to fall into the comfort zone. I did that in the early stage of my career. View quote
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I don't want to do romantic roles where I have to lip sync to a song. A role that explores romance on a new level would suit me. View quote
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It's always an inner wish of every actor to reach out to maximum audiences. View quote
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Hollywood isn't ready for an Indian leading man. View quote
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Irrfan Khan

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Photo: Bollywood Hungama   , CC BY 3.0
Occupation: Indian Actor
Born: January 7, 1967
Died: April 29, 2020
Quotes count: 25