Late actor Irrfan Khan has created quite a legacy in the Indian movie industry and Hollywood. However, none of his movies won immense praise from his wife, Sutapa Sikdar, until his 2012 film ‘Paan Singh Tomar.’ The role earned him a National Film Award.
A new book titled ‘Irrfan: A Life in Movies’ is set to be unveiled on June 7 and features excerpts from one of Sutapa’s interviews in which she talked about his best performances. According to a media report, she says, “I would not say, 'Arre wah, kya kamaal kar diya toone!' (What a remarkable performance you’ve given!) Till I actually felt it, you know? Like in Paan Singh Tomar, I felt that he lived that character, and I cried. And he cried because he said this is the first time I was acknowledging his performance.”
The report also said that she has also talked about her favourite performances of the actor. She has revealed in the book that she loved him in the American drama television series ‘In Treatment,’ ‘Qarib Qarib Single,’ and ‘Maqbool.’
The upcoming book offers a compelling account of Irrfan’s life and achievements - starting from his days at the NSD to his nearly decade-long stint in television and his gradual ascent in the film industry.