Bollywood lost a talented actor today. Irrfan Khan’s sudden demise has shocked one and all and the entire nation is in a lull after the news broke out this morning. Irrfan worked with several directors during his glorious journey in Bollywood and impressed millions of hearts with his effortless performance. Director of Irrfan Khan starrer Gunday (2014), Ali Abbas Zafar, spoke to Filmfare about the demise of the actor.
He said, “It’s very sad. I also got to know about it in the morning. And I’m not in Mumbai. I’m in Dehradun but very very sad. He is gone just too soon. What I can say is just that the industry has lost a phenomenal talent too early and I don’t think so only India, I think internationally people will miss him as an actor. My memories with his are very dear to me. He was a great guy. Loved conversation, had great stories to say, loved food, was super entertaining and yes, master of his craft. One thing he always used to tell me, Ali on camera less is more, the better you are restrained as an actor, the better your performance is and who better does subtle work than him. I’m too fortunate to work with him and that too so early in my life. It was my second film. Yes, very very sad to know and one small thing that I always remember working with him is I always used to tell him that sir, your eyes are too big and too expressive and he used to laugh like a child and he used to say, chashma pehen loon kya? Should I cover it? Give me nice goggles, cool lagunga (Laughs). So yes he was funny. I miss him and I think the whole film industry will miss him a lot.” RIP Irrfan Khan!
