In a candid conversation ahead of the release of his film Hindi Medium, actor Irrfan Khan talks to Anupama Chopra about what it takes to be able to alter your acting sensibilities to be able to work with an Ang Lee & an Anees Bazmee. The actor also throws light on how he dealt with rejection, his unconventional looks, and the industry's obsession with working with big stars.

00:00 - Watch Irrfan's unfiltered conversation
01:12 - The choices that Irrfan Khan made to become the man he is today
02:03 - Traumatic experiences in life
04:58 - Overcoming the obstacles and making it work to becoming an actor
07:50 - Struggle of playing with the craft of seeing him as an accomplished actor
08:51 - Working on superficial characters by not putting your own sensibilities
12:26 - Why Mahesh Bhatt asked Irrfan Khan to do "gandi acting"
13:37 - His roles in 90s TV serials Chandrakanta & Banegi Apni Baat
14:44 - Irrfan on differentiating between beign an artist & an entertainer
16:39 - Irrfan sharing the incident of an actor doing different meetings, including acting, on set.
17:49 - Irrfan on directors wanting to work with "stars" over actors
20:07 - Waiting on getting a break, when Subhash Ghai spotted him on TV
22:14 - Discussing monies takes away from the mystery
24:05 - Irrfan recalls experiences while shooting for Paan Singh Tomar
28:08 - The worst advice people give in Bollywood
29:12 - Irrfan talks about enriching the soul while working
31:41 - The USP of an actor is created as you keep discovering yourself
32:53 - The diction & language is important develop the character
34:03 - Popularity is a by-product of acting
35:23 - The most exciting & challenging characters Irrfan has played

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