“Irrfan Was A Wonderful Actor And Was A Pivotal Figure In The Making Of Slumdog Millionaire,” Mr Boyle told.

Slumdog Millionaire director Danny Boyle told BBC in an interview on Wednesday how Irrfan Khan’s contribution to his Oscar-winning film was far in excess of the length of his role in it. He also recounted how a studio executive told him to “just get that guy” and how Mr Khan’s mere presence in the film may have helped shape Slumdog Millionaire’s Oscar trajectory. Irrfan Khan, 53, lost a year-and-a-half battle with cancer; he died in a Mumbai hospital on Wednesday. One of the country’s most revered actors, Mr Khan leaves a 30-year legacy that impacted both Indian and international cinema.