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Saba Qamar remembers when Irrfan Khan gave her Eidi

Saba Qamar remembers when Irrfan Khan gave her Eidi

She opened up about the fond memory from the set of Hindi Medium recently.
02 Jun, 2021

With an outstanding career in Bollywood leading to international acclaim for his charm and acting skills in Hollywood, Irrfan Khan's demise last year weighed heavily on the hearts of fans around the world. His costar Saba Qamar remembers him fondly and recently recalled a cute moment with the star.

Sharing a heartwarming memory on the talk show Ghabrana Nahi Hai , the Maat actor recalled what it was like to be in Khan's company, miles away from home.

Revealing that she was shooting for Hindi Medium in Delhi during Eid, she reminisced about her friendship with him. "I told him that I wanted Eidi from him and he ended up giving me a note. I still have it," she said with a smile.

She then recollected how working with Khan was a beautiful memory.

"I had been his fan since childhood. I always wanted to work with him and I used to always say that if I ever got an opportunity from India, I'd like to work with Irrfan Khan — and I was lucky that the first opportunity I got was with him. I learnt a lot from him."

Khan passed away at 54 after battling medical complications arising from a colon infection. He had been battling health issues for the past couple of years, and was diagnosed with neuroendocrine cancer, a rare form of the disease in early 2018.

"It feels like yesterday coming back from the sets of Hindi Medium. You taught me a lot as an actor and a mentor," Qamar had mourned at the time. "Such a brilliant actor gone too soon. I'm at a loss for words," she said.

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Nasir Jun 02, 2021 11:01am
its better to pray for departed soul instead of more punishment in grave.
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JustSaying Jun 02, 2021 11:22am
Indians are Large Hearted....
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Chrís Dăn Jun 02, 2021 11:25am
A very nice and a memorable photograph.
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Peace Jun 02, 2021 11:33am
Honorary Indian citizenship is hereby awarded to Saba qamar
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truth Jun 02, 2021 11:42am
I had been his fan since childhood.....17yrs difference
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Surya Kant Agrawal Jun 02, 2021 12:38pm
Irfan was an excellent human being.
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kp Jun 02, 2021 01:04pm
Must be few years ago, cause the bank note is the old one. good for her. He was my favorite actor in Hindi film industry , a good soul.
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Ravi Sankar Katragadda Jun 02, 2021 01:15pm
Irfan was a great actor with real talent. More importantly he was very humane and down to earth personality. Great loss to film industry and more so friends and family.
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Mango Kashmiri, Srinagar Jun 02, 2021 03:29pm
@JustSaying And large in hypocrisy.
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Adi Jun 02, 2021 04:33pm
@JustSaying That amount is nothing. Its her respect and love for Khan, that she asked for it
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well-wisher Jun 02, 2021 07:43pm
Life indeed is short but memories live on. RIP dear Irfan. Saba, cherish your memory with Irfan and create your own for others. Stay in touch with Irfan's family.
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zeeshan Jun 03, 2021 05:52pm
hello cant understand ....she says she is a fan of him since her childhood ??? is she in her 20's
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