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I'm not Sachin Tendulkar, says Irrfan Khan as he dismisses Bollywood's numbers game

I'm not Sachin Tendulkar, says Irrfan Khan as he dismisses Bollywood's numbers game

I shouldn't get into the business part of my films, insists Irrfan
12 Nov, 2017

Bollywood's crore clubs aren't for everybody.

While the Khans vie against each other to rack up the highest-grossing films, Irrfan Khan says that the numbers of his films don't interest him.

In a recent statement to the Indian press, he said, "I do not want to get into that zone. I am not Sachin Tendulkar to score 100 in most of the matches. I, as an actor, have done my work sincerely and I think as an actor, I shouldn't get into the business part."

Even though his last film Hindi Medium, which also starred Pakistani actor Saba Qamar, made over a 100 crore, Irfan insists that the "number game does not suit [him]":

"By saying this, I am not pitching anything to anybody. Every individual should follow what suits them. Number game does not suit me."

Also read: Atif Aslam sings of lost love for Irrfan Khan's next film Qarib Qarib Singlle

With business concerns not affecting him, one would think Irrfan has it rather easy, but that's not the case. He admits that he experiences the nerves before the release of every film, including his latest project , Tanuja Chandra's directorial 'Qarib Qarib Singlle' that released yesterday.

"I feel anxious before any every release, but the good thing is, with time, the span (of anxiety) is becoming shorter." He said he is confident "about the story that I have chosen, from my instinct".

Qarib Qarib Singlle is a quirky love story and we know from Piku that Irrfan shines in those. Guess he really doesn't have anything to worry about.

Comments

Zuzu Nov 12, 2017 07:09pm
Irrfan Khan is a super class actor in film industries of the world. If you compare him with other Khans, you are disrespecting his talent. He is cut above from any dancing jacks of Bollywood.
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Naseem Ahmad Nov 13, 2017 05:37pm
U r my favriot actor.... And need to grab an opportunity to working with u....
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MB Nov 14, 2017 09:25am
He is the most talented actor in bollywood
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Shantanu Deb Nov 14, 2017 06:57pm
For Irrfan only acting matters. He cares two hoods for glamour. That is why he is cut above the rest.
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