Irrfan Khan

Long established in his native India as one of his country's most prominent and celebrated actors, IRRFAN KHAN made an impact on Western audiences with his acclaimed performances. Khan starred in the Golden Globe® winning drama "In Treatment." In its third season, Khan played Sunil, a recent widower and new immigrant from Calcutta who now lives with his son's family in Brooklyn and is struggling with life in America. Khan starred opposite Gabriel Byrne and Dianne Wiest in the HBO series.

Khan also starred in Danny Boyle's Academy Award® winning film, Slumdog Millionaire. As the police inspector, Khan gives a sensitive portrayal of corruption and, as part of the acclaimed ensemble cast, was honored with a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.

Previously, Khan had starred in Wes Anderson's The Darjeeling Limited opposite Owen Wilson, Adrien Brody, and Jason Schwartzman and in Michael Winterbottom's A Mighty Heart opposite Angelina Jolie. In 2006, Khan starred in Mira Nair's The Namesake, for which he received an Independent Spirit Award nomination for his performance. He also appeared in 2007's Life in a Metro, for which he received a Filmfare Award. In 2011 Khan was awarded with Padma Shri, one of the highest honors given in India for extraordinary contribution.

Khan gained international acclaim for his role in The Warrior. A film circa feudal India in the State of Rajasthan, Khan plays Lafcadia, a fierce warrior who abandons his cruel and sadistic Lord who reigns terror on all and decides to put down his sword to seek peace in his village. The Warrior went on to win two BAFTA Awards. Khan had also starred as the title role in Maqbool, the critically acclaimed adaptation of Shakespeare's Macbeth, as well as the Bollywood film, Haasil. Khan received Screen Weekly Award and Zee Cine Award nominations for his work on Maqbool, and a Screen Weekly Award, Zee Cine Award, and Filmfare Award for his role in Haasil. Additional credits include, Ek Doctor Ki Mauth, Rog, Acid Factory, New York, Paan Singh Tomar, and New York, I Love You.

With his start in television, Khan has starred in numerous series in India such as "Chanakya,” “Sara Jahan Hamara,” “Banegi Apni Baat,” “Chandrakanta,” “Star Bestsellers,” “Sparsh,” “Darr,” “Kahkashan,” “Mano Ya Na Mano,” and "Kyaa Kahein."

Khan received a fellowship at National School for Drama and after graduating began acting in television and theater. Born in Jaipur, Khan is married to writer Sutapa Sikdar. He splits his time between India and Los Angeles.

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