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Irrfan Khan

Irrfan Khan, Indian actor (born 1967)

Life at a glance

Died: 2020 · April 29

Their story

Who they were

Irrfan Khan was an Indian actor who worked in Indian cinema as well as British and American films. Widely regarded as one of the finest actors in world cinema, Khan's career spanned over 30 years and earned him numerous accolades, including a National Film Award, an Asian Film Award, and six Filmfare Awards. In 2011, he was awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian honour. In 2021, he was posthumously awarded the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award.

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Irrfan Khan appears on our April 29 calendar for 2020 as a death entry.

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April 29 2020.

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