Irrfan Khan was among the first Indian actors to make a consistent mark in Western cinema. Photo: Getty ImagesIrrfan Khan, an Indian actor who brought versatility and style to recent hit films and had roles in Hollywood movies such as Life of Pi, The Namesake and Slumdog Millionaire has died. Khan worked in serials for Indian television for close to a decade and sought bit parts in films. The film won a BAFTA for Best British Film and was Britain’s entry to the Oscars. An intimate story about a cantankerous man and the woman who mistakenly sends him her husband’s lunch box one day, the film won worldwide acclaim, including in India.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 29, 2020 21:56 UTC