Irrfan Khan Interview with Anupama Chopra | Hindi Medium | FC Unfiltered

In a candid conversation ahead of the release of his film Hindi Medium, actor Irrfan Khan talks to Anupama Chopra about what it takes to be able to alter your acting sensibilities to be able to work with an Ang Lee & an Anees Bazmee. The actor also throws light on how he dealt with rejection, his unconventional looks, and the industry's obsession with working with big stars.

00:00 - Watch Irrfan's unfiltered conversation
01:12 - The choices that Irrfan Khan made to become the man he is today
02:03 - Traumatic experiences in life
04:58 - Overcoming the obstacles and making it work to becoming an actor
07:50 - Struggle of playing with the craft of seeing him as an accomplished actor
08:51 - Working on superficial characters by not putting your own sensibilities
12:26 - Why Mahesh Bhatt asked Irrfan Khan to do "gandi acting"
13:37 - His roles in 90s TV serials Chandrakanta & Banegi Apni Baat
14:44 - Irrfan on differentiating between beign an artist & an entertainer
16:39 - Irrfan sharing the incident of an actor doing different meetings, including acting, on set.
17:49 - Irrfan on directors wanting to work with "stars" over actors
20:07 - Waiting on getting a break, when Subhash Ghai spotted him on TV
22:14 - Discussing monies takes away from the mystery
24:05 - Irrfan recalls experiences while shooting for Paan Singh Tomar
28:08 - The worst advice people give in Bollywood
29:12 - Irrfan talks about enriching the soul while working
31:41 - The USP of an actor is created as you keep discovering yourself
32:53 - The diction & language is important develop the character
34:03 - Popularity is a by-product of acting
35:23 - The most exciting & challenging characters Irrfan has played

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[Stephensofceea]

His death feels so personal. He is irreplaceable. He singlehandedly changed Bollywood forever. Long live his memory

[vidityasingh]

Tom Hanks said 'when Irrfan walks in the room he (Tom) doesn't feel coolest person in the room. Tom Hanks acknowledges bhai's persona

[ramov]

Irrfan, the deadpan king. He jokes without any expressions, even smile. Just one liners, serious sarcasms people laugh out loud. genius

[yqsueun]

This is first time a celeb's demise had me so heartbroken. He was truly a gem.
#legend

[AaRTiSharma-qsem]

I can't believe he's no more. This void can never be Restored. Rest in peace Irfan Khan. 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[athena_esque]

Listen, can we just agree that Irrfan is immortal? His art, what he created will never perish. He is one of a kind and nobody can ever be him.

[anujkatheria]

He created some kind of strange bond with his fans, like he did in his films it feels like we lost some part of us.

[peachlily]

Just heard news of his passing. So so heartbreaking. He was such an incredible actor and there was no one like him. He will always be remembered. May he Rest In Peace. Such sad news

[vidityasingh]

Amit ji, Shahrukh sir, Amir sir, Akshay sir are actors... Irrfan bhai is masterpiece 'Aritst'... I've watched old movies, Hollywood movies and regional cinema, haven't seen artist like Irrfan bhai... you'll be missed bhai. 😞

[satyamjha]

Almost 6 days now, since his death and still not over him.. It's like a personal loss . Can't think anyone who will replace him..

[muznamalik]

i pray to God that Irrfan soon recovers from his ailment and joins film industry back into action. Ameen

[PraveenKambhampatiMyVideos]

A saint or a yogi amongst us. Now moved to God's abode. RIP irrfan khan. You entertained us a lot, left us in splits with your humor and now making us cry with your absence. The maturity and wisdom that flows from you was spontaneous. Not an easy thing for even the senio rmosts in the tinseltown. RIP bro.

[piyushsrivastava]

Oh irrfan! How can you break so many hearts and quietly just go away. Not fair :(

[golammostafaamit]

The greatest Indian Actor of all Time. Hats Off. Love from Japan

[zishansiddiqui]

What a line .."Irrfan is d only actor who has worked with Ang Lee and Anees Legend

[streb]

Irrfan is/was an Observer of life, he seemed to have challenged his perceptions till he felt at peace with himself, that made him an artist, actor of life's meaning to portray all humanity, variations, diversity. That made Irrfan a medium transcends all barriers within ourselves, so he brought peace, to us too, the very essence of acceptance oneself as one is. I am so blessed to watch him through his acting. May he be liberated as he wished.🌹❤👈

[radhikanagu]

Anupama Mam you're possibly my favourite interviewer. No invasive personal questions about any actor's life and just easy smooth questions about the profession. Your interviews are always a class apart from the rest. Loved this one as usual. Thank you!

[kabitabhaumik]

One of a kind, unique style of his own. Miss you Irfan.

[parth]

The heart has been heavy all day. It's hard to digest this loss.

[akshatsingh]

I cannot tell you guys what's it like to loose this gem of an actor Irffan Khan.
I am a rookie theatre Actor and he was one of my inspiration of becoming an actor.
I cannot even cry.
REST IN PEACE LEGEND, I WILL FOREVER LOVE YOU.❤️