If acting is a profession then Irrfan Khan is the man who gave it meaning. Eyes that portrayed a thousand emotions, this man gave us movies that changed the way we viewed a story. Movies are never going to be the same, without him tell us the tale. He showed us that there is more to a movie that romance or drama. Movie is all about the emotion, the simple tale were the actor simply a medium of the thoughts run through a director or a writer’s mind. Playing iconic roles also allowed him to give us dialogues that are more like life lessons. Here are 10 famous dialogues from Irrfan Khan movies:
Life of Pi
“I guess in the end the whole life becomes an act of letting go”
By- Irrfan Khan ( Life of Pi )
The Oscar winning film “life of Pi” was a masterpiece in itself, and with Irrfan Khan to tell the tale of his struggle when stranded at sea with another creature, made it even more of a worthy movie. I don’t anyone could have delivered words of such meaning more eloquently than the man himself. One of the best Irrfan Khan movies that one can come across.
LunchBox
“Sometimes the wrong train takes you to the right destination”
By- Irrfan Khan ( LunchBox )
The movie Lunchbox gave us more than a tale of love, it taught the need for unlikely friendship. It tells us that fate works in weird ways. Ways that are hard to decipher but that doesn’t mean its bad. It simply means you take that push and move forward. If you are a romantic definitely this movie watch for it is one of the most unique Irrfan Khan movies around.
Haider
“Darya bhi main, Darakht bhi main. Jhelum bhi main, Chinar bhi main. Dair bhi hoon, haram bhi hoon. Shia bhi hoon, Sunni bhi hoon, Main hoo Pandit. Main tha, main hoon aur main hi rahoonga.”
By- Irrfan Khan ( Haider )
Based on the classic Shakespeare play, hamlet it portrays the scene of Jammu and Kashmir during Insurgency. His character may not have as much screen time, but his dialogue stuck with us till the end. Like any other iconic Irrfan khan movies, this one is also a must watch.
Namesake
“Pack a pillow and a blanket and see as much of the world as you can. You will not regret it. One day it will be late.”
By- Irrfan Khan ( Namesake )
In life we take so many decisions, some good, some bad and some drastic. One such decision was taken when a Bengali couple decided to move to the states where their son struggled with his identity. Based on the book by the same name, Namesake is one of those Irrfan Khan Movies that gets embedded in your mind and leaves an imprint there.
Jazbaa
“Rishton pe bharosa aur mobile pe network na ho toh log game khelne lagte hain. Tum kaunsa game khel rahi ho”
By- Irrfan Khan ( Jazbaa )
Well it might be an Aishwarya Rai Bachchan movie, but the man who made it more appealing was Irrfan Khan. You can’t add it to the list of Irrfan Khan movies, but you can definitely give it a watch at least once to see what acting looks like.
Saheb, Biwi aur Gangster
“Lakeerein bohut ajeeb hoti hain. Khaal pe khij jaayen toh khoon nikaal deti hai aur zameen pe khich jaaye to sarhaden bana deti hain.”
By- Irrfan Khan ( Saheb, Biwi aur Gangster )
The movie may simply be justified as a tale of revenge, however the meaning that exist behind this diualogue is so eminent that it leaves a mark. Drawing a line when on a land it results in partition but when on one’s skin it results in blood. Just thinking about it, sends shovers down your spine.
D-Day
“Sirf Insaan galat nahi hote, kabhi waqt bhi galat hota hai.”
By- Irrfan Khan ( D-Day )
Catching criminals is no easy task, especially the ones that have committed some of the most horrifying crimes. There is a thrill factor associated with this movie, where its appeal was increased even more by another iconic actor, the late Rishi Kapoor. This is one of the most amazing Irrfan Khan films that you will ever watch.
Piku
“Death aur shit…Yeh do cheez, kisi ko, kahin bhi, kabhi bhi, aa sakti hain.”
By- Irrfan Khan ( Piku )
A film that will automatically bring a smile to your face as you watch, for it is one of those Irrfan Khan movies that may be different but captures you immediately. He taught us that even simple roles can find huge meaning if you pour your heart and soul into them.
Karwaan
“Chaand pe baad mein jaana zamaane waalon, pehle, dharti pe toh rehna seekh lo.”
By- Irrfan Khan ( Karwaan )
A small trip for completing an important task soon becomes a challenge as the movie unravels. Filled with friendship, drama, and a hint of weirdness, this movie is also unique like the actors themselves. The meaning that this dialogue holds on how before thinking too far, you should first try to resolve the problems at home, makes the movie worth it.
Angrezi Medium
Aadmi ka sapna toot jaata hai na, toh aadmi khatam ho jaata hai.”
By- Irrfan Khan ( Angrezi Medium )
The last time we ever saw the man creating another art out of his role was in the movie Angrezi Medium. We will miss it all, and probably as time passes even forget about him. But despite his absence, he will live in if not physically, but through his movies.
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