Sahabzade Irrfan Ali Khan (born 7 January 1967), credited as
Irrfan Khan or simply
Irrfan, is an
Indian film actor known for his works predominantly in
Hindi cinema. He is also known for his works in British films, and
Hollywood. Film critics, contemporaries, and other experts consider him to be one of the finest actors in
Indian cinema for his versatile and natural acting. In 2011, Khan received the
Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian honour for his contribution to the field of arts.