He is relatively new in the industry, but his work has gone down in the books many times through his work in television and films. Now, Irrfan has ventured a step further into Hollywood. We brought Irrfan Khan on chat and here is how the few minutes between him and his fans, went.
guest5: Hey Irfaan, please tell me your first time experience in front of the camera?
irrfankhan: I was in the National School of Drama when I first stood in front of the camera! I had to play the role of a police man when I had to arrest this actor who was playing a role… And my hands started shivering! So then I decided that I had to prepare myself even before I plunge into acting! < code="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=5,0,0,0" align="middle" height="20" width="20">< name="allowAccess" value="sameDomain">< name="movie" value="../images/news/irrfan_khan/first_camera.swf">< name="menu" value="false">< name="quality" value="high">< name="wmode" value="transparent">< name="bgcolor" value="#ffffff">< src="http://www.indya.com/images/news/irrfan_khan/first_camera.swf" menu="false" quality="high" wmode="transparent" bgcolor="#ffffff" name="yuvi_chat" allowaccess="sameDomain" ="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashp" align="middle" height="20" width="20"></>
guest5: Hey Irfaan, it's so cool to chat with you, how was it to work with Brad and Anjelina?
irrfankhan: It was really cool. It's nice to work with these stars you know. < code="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=5,0,0,0" align="middle" height="20" width="20">< name="allowAccess" value="sameDomain">< name="movie" value="../images/news/irrfan_khan/brad_angie.swf">< name="menu" value="false">< name="quality" value="high">< name="wmode" value="transparent">< name="bgcolor" value="#ffffff">< src="http://www.indya.com/images/news/irrfan_khan/brad_angie.swf" menu="false" quality="high" wmode="transparent" bgcolor="#ffffff" name="yuvi_chat" allowaccess="sameDomain" ="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashp" align="middle" height="20" width="20"></>
guest13: Share with us your experience of being part of STAR One's Mano Ya Na Mano... Which is the one story that appealed to you?
irrfankhan: The story that appealed was that of the lizard eater, his work is just imprinted in my mind.
guest13: Are you always serious, you mostly take serious roles is it?
irrfankhan: I am not at all serious… Am serious about my work! < code="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=5,0,0,0" align="middle" height="20" width="20">< name="allowAccess" value="sameDomain">< name="movie" value="../images/news/irrfan_khan/serious.swf">< name="menu" value="false">< name="quality" value="high">< name="wmode" value="transparent">< name="bgcolor" value="#ffffff">< src="http://www.indya.com/images/news/irrfan_khan/serious.swf" menu="false" quality="high" wmode="transparent" bgcolor="#ffffff" name="yuvi_chat" allowaccess="sameDomain" ="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashp" align="middle" height="20" width="20"></>
guest13: How was your childhood like?
irrfankhan: It was full, never did I feel empty in my life, I used to get possessed by things. < code="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=5,0,0,0" align="middle" height="20" width="20">< name="allowAccess" value="sameDomain">< name="movie" value="../images/news/irrfan_khan/childhood.swf">< name="menu" value="false">< name="quality" value="high">< name="wmode" value="transparent">< name="bgcolor" value="#ffffff">< src="http://www.indya.com/images/news/irrfan_khan/childhood.swf" menu="false" quality="high" wmode="transparent" bgcolor="#ffffff" name="yuvi_chat" allowaccess="sameDomain" ="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashp" align="middle" height="20" width="20"></>
irrfankhan: Be it cricket, or kite flying, it just used to possess me
elvis_s: Hi Irrfan, how do you feel coming on the chat room and chatting with us?
irrfankhan: I never thought that so many people were waiting for me! I feel pampered and it feels good nice
guest13: The best shot that you have given till date and the movie/show that you remember the most?
irrfankhan: I am still looking for my best shot... < code="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=5,0,0,0" align="middle" height="20" width="20">< name="allowAccess" value="sameDomain">< name="movie" value="../images/news/irrfan_khan/best_shot.swf">< name="menu" value="false">< name="quality" value="high">< name="wmode" value="transparent">< name="bgcolor" value="#ffffff">< src="http://www.indya.com/images/news/irrfan_khan/best_shot.swf" menu="false" quality="high" wmode="transparent" bgcolor="#ffffff" name="yuvi_chat" allowaccess="sameDomain" ="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashp" align="middle" height="20" width="20"></>
guest19: One secret about Irrfan that we fans don't know... Please!
irrfankhan: I don't wish to tell!
guest19: How did your career begin, did you always want to be an actor?
irrfankhan: I never had planned it, but when I was young, I really wanted to pursue this career. Then it actually happened. < code="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=5,0,0,0" align="middle" height="20" width="20">< name="allowAccess" value="sameDomain">< name="movie" value="../images/news/irrfan_khan/begin.swf">< name="menu" value="false">< name="quality" value="high">< name="wmode" value="transparent">< name="bgcolor" value="#ffffff">< src="http://www.indya.com/images/news/irrfan_khan/begin.swf" menu="false" quality="high" wmode="transparent" bgcolor="#ffffff" name="yuvi_chat" allowaccess="sameDomain" ="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashp" align="middle" height="20" width="20"></>
elvis_s: I like your performance since Chandrakanta. I was so young when I first saw your performance. Can you tell me your debut film?
irrfankhan: Jazeere was my first movie, Ratna Pathak and Meetha Vashisht was there with me in the movie.
guest27: How was it working with Konkana in Metro which is an adaptation of Namesake in Jumpha Lahri's novel.
irrfankhan: We have not yet started the shooting for Metro, but I have worked with Konkona before. She is a fabulous actor!
guest19: If given a chance to direct a movie, what story would you choose? When do we see Irrfan, the director?
irrfankhan: There is a story by Uday Prakash, Tireech, another is The Bull by Warren Hasting! I would love to direct that.
guest27: Hey, I'm Neeta - a big fan of Irrfan, thanks you indya people for bringing a serious actor like him, hi irrfan!
irrfankhan: I love you too
guest13: Do you like music, what kind?
irrfankhan: I love all kinds of music filmi se leke classical tak!
guest19: If not an actor you would be... What's your qualification, Irrfan ji?
irrfankhan: I would study astronomy if given a chance now!
indya: Ok... Thanks Irrfanji for being here online. Before we leave, any message for your fans?
irrfankhan: Yes! I would like to thank all my fans for being with me online. I wish all of them the very best in their lives. And dream big, don't have limitations in life! < code="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=5,0,0,0" align="middle" height="20" width="20">< name="allowAccess" value="sameDomain">< name="movie" value="../images/news/irrfan_khan/message.swf">< name="menu" value="false">< name="quality" value="high">< name="wmode" value="transparent">< name="bgcolor" value="#ffffff">< src="http://www.indya.com/images/news/irrfan_khan/message.swf" menu="false" quality="high" wmode="transparent" bgcolor="#ffffff" name="yuvi_chat" allowaccess="sameDomain" ="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashp" align="middle" height="20" width="20"></>
indya: Ok... Now the last question: Could you tell us about your upcoming projects?
irrfankhan: There's Metro, Namesake, The Mighty Heart and others. Thank you indya
indya: Ok... With that we come to the end of the indya.com chat with Irrfan Khan. We hope you enjoyed being here chatting with him as well. Do feel free and post your suggestions and opinions on http://forum.indya.com
indya: To know more about Irrfan Khan, you can visit his website: www.irrfan.com
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