Tigmanshu Dhulia Reflects on K Asif Biopic Inspired by Irrfan Khan
I hear Irrfan Khan saying, ‘Make this film’: Tigmanshu Dhulia on K Asif biopic
Hindustan Times
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Filmmaker Tigmanshu Dhulia is determined to create a biopic on K Asif, the director of 'Mughal-E-Azam', inspired by late actor Irrfan Khan. On the fourth anniversary of Khan's passing, Dhulia expressed that he feels Khan's encouragement to pursue this dream, recalling their conversations about the project.
- 01Tigmanshu Dhulia aims to fulfill a dream project, a biopic on K Asif, inspired by Irrfan Khan.
- 02Irrfan Khan passed away on April 29, 2020, at age 54 after battling a rare neuroendocrine tumor.
- 03Dhulia and Khan shared a close professional relationship, collaborating on several acclaimed films.
- 04The filmmaker reminisced about past projects that faced financial hurdles, including 'Ghulami' and 'The Killing of a Porn Filmmaker'.
- 05Dhulia believes Khan's growth as an actor would have continued had he been alive today.
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Tigmanshu Dhulia, a prominent filmmaker in Indian cinema, has expressed his commitment to creating a biopic on K Asif, the legendary director of 'Mughal-E-Azam'. This ambition was initially conceived during discussions with the late actor Irrfan Khan, who passed away on April 29, 2020, at the age of 54. On the fourth anniversary of Khan's death, Dhulia shared his belief that Khan is encouraging him to pursue this project. The two had a close working relationship, collaborating on films such as 'Haasil' and 'Paan Singh Tomar', which are celebrated in their careers. Dhulia recounted challenges faced in previous projects, notably 'Ghulami', which was halted due to budget issues after just three days of shooting. He also reflected on how Khan's performance in 'Paan Singh Tomar' earned him a national award, despite the film's producers not submitting it for consideration. Dhulia's memories of Khan highlight the actor's evolution and potential, emphasizing what could have been had he continued to thrive in the industry.
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The completion of the biopic on K Asif could revive interest in classic Indian cinema and honor the legacy of both K Asif and Irrfan Khan.
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