WEB DESK – At the time of his death, Irrfan Khan was worth $50 million, as per Celebrity Net Worth. Born in Jaipur, India in 1967, the actor came a long way to earn his fame and his fortune. He went to the National School of Drama in New Delhi after trying his hand at a career in cricket, per the Hindustan Times. Khan then moved to Mumbai, where he began taking TV and movie roles.
He won a handful of awards in India, including the National Film Award for Best Actor and four Filmfare Awards. He also has nearly 150 acting credits on IMDB, a testament to how versatile and beloved he was by both Hollywood and international moviegoers.
He did, however, take issue with the term “Bollywood,” complaining that it stripped Indian cinema of its identity. Khan told The Guardian in 2013, “I don’t think it’s fair to have that name. Because that industry has its own technique, its own way of making films that has nothing to do with aping Hollywood. It originates in Parsi theatre.”
According to him, what really defines Indian film is that it “celebrates everything.” Khan added, “So why did they lose their identity by calling it Bollywood?” It was this sort of passion and frankness that his colleagues, friends, and family loved about him.
