Remembering Irrfan Khan: 5 Movies To Watch This Weekend
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Irrfan Khan died on April 29, 2020, after a prolonged battle with cancer
It has been two years since Irrfan Khan's tragic death but like all great artists, the actor's legacy lives on. On April 29, 2020, Irrfan Khan died following a long battle with cancer. So in love were fans with Irrfan Khan's countless performances that the death felt like a personal loss to many. Irrespective of the genre, the actor owned each role he chose to portray. Irrfan Khan played a bandit with the same flair as he did a lonely man. His roles were infused with an honesty that was arresting if not unsettling, making him a thespian for the ages.
On Irrfan Khan's second death anniversary, we take a look at five of his best performances that you can watch on OTT platforms to celebrate the superstar.
1. Maqbool - Disney + Hotstar
It is not surprising that one of Irrfan Khan's best performances is an adaptation of Shakespeare's Macbeth by master filmmaker Vishal Bharadwaj. The actor plays the titular role in the film that features him alongside other veterans such as Pankaj Kapur and Tabu. Irrfan Khan's role as a man who is caught in a web of greed, love, power, lust and conscience is a masterclass in acting.
