The famous Khans in Bollywood are Shah Rukh, Salman and Aamir.
They rightly deserve the accolade because they have not only redefined cinema, but have also set countless records, delivering superhit films for decades.
Their names are synonymous with success and stardom.
However, there is another Khan who has quietly surpassed all expectations, reported india.com.
Irrfan Khan, whose box-office earnings crossed an astonishing Rs25,000 crores ($399 million) showcased that stardom comes in many forms.
Even though the actor died in April 2020, after a battle with cancer, his films continue to keep his memory alive.
Interestingly, Irrfan’s worldwide box office collections reportedly exceed those of Shah Rukh, Salman and Aamir combined.
According to Hindustan Times, Shah Rukh’s films have earned around Rs9,000 crores, Salman’s total box office collection is Rs7,000 crores and Aamir’s have fetched Rs 6,500 crores. In total, that’s Rs 22,000 crores.
Born in 1967 in Tonk, Rajasthan, Irrfan was good at cricket in his younger days. He later found his true passion in acting.
He was inspired by his maternal uncle, a theatre artiste, and later joined the National School of Drama in Delhi in 1984. He made his acting debut with a small role in Mira Nair’s Salaam Bombay!.
The actor’s career spanned 30 years, and he became one of the finest actors in world cinema.
Some of his outstanding roles were in films such as Haasil (2003), Maqbool (2004), Paan Singh Tomar (2012) and Hindi Medium (2017).
His breakthrough in the West came with a supporting role in Danny Boyle’s Oscar-winning film Slumdog Millionaire.
This led to small but significant roles in Hollywood blockbusters such as The Amazing Spider-Man (2012), Life of Pi (2012), Jurassic World (2015), and Inferno (2016).
His last English language film, Puzzle, saw him in the lead role alongside Kelly Macdonald.
