7 Highly Underrated Films of Irrfan Khan
1. Haasil (2003)
A gritty look at violent student politics. Irrfan`s award-winning negative role as the manipulative Ranvijay Singh is chillingly charismatic.
2. Maqbool (2004)
Vishal Bhardwaj`s stunning Macbeth adaptation. Irrfan is mesmerising as the conflicted antihero torn between loyalty, love, and ambition.
3. The Namesake (2006)
A touching portrayal of immigrant life. Irrfan shines as the gentle, thoughtful father navigating cultural divides with quiet dignity.
4. Billu (2009)
A village barber`s life turns upside down when a superstar arrives. Irrfan brings warmth and subtle comedy to the titular role opposite Shah Rukh Khan.
5. Yeh Saali Zindagi (2011)
A twisted crime caper filled with dark humour. Irrfan excels as Arun in this stylish thriller about love, money, and gangsters.
6. Qissa (2013)
A haunting Punjabi drama exploring gender and identity. Irrfan delivers a powerful, complex performance as a father obsessed with having a son.
7. Karwaan (2018)
A charming road trip film with a quirky premise. Irrfan`s impeccable comic timing and cynical warmth as Shaukat steal the show.