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Rare Irrfan Khan Doc on Paan Singh Tomar to Screen on His Death Anniversary

A documentary titled "A Story That Refused to Die," featuring rare footage of Irrfan Khan during the making of "Paan Singh Tomar," will be screened at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre. The screening on April 29 marks the late actor's sixth death anniversary. The event will include a panel discussion with director Tigmanshu Dhulia and composer Vishal Bhardwaj. The documentary, directed by Ranjeeta Kaur, is described as an act of preservation celebrating the actor's irreplaceable artistry.

Key Points: Irrfan Khan Documentary Screening at NMACC on April 29

  • Unseen footage of Irrfan Khan
  • Screening on 6th death anniversary
  • Panel with Tigmanshu Dhulia & Vishal Bhardwaj
  • Documentary by Ranjeeta Kaur
  • A tribute to the actor's legacy
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Documentary about Irrfan Khan's journey during Paan Singh Tomar to be screened at NMACC on his death anniversary

A documentary with unseen footage of Irrfan Khan making 'Paan Singh Tomar' will screen at NMACC on his 6th death anniversary, followed by a panel.

"Irrfan's contribution to cinema remains eternal. - Tigmanshu Dhulia"

Mumbai, April 21

Honouring the legacy of late Irrfan Khan, a special documentary chronicling his journey during Paan Singh Tomar has been announced. The film will be screened at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre on his sixth death anniversary on April 29.

A Story That Refused to Die, a documentary by Ranjeeta Kaur, " brings back rare, unseen moments of Irrfan Khan during the making of Paan Singh Tomar."

Drawn from nearly lost footage, the film emerges as a quiet but determined act of preservation and perseverance--holding on to fleeting, deeply human fragments of an irreplaceable artist at work.

The screening will be followed by a panel discussion featuring Tigmanshu Dhulia and Vishal Bhardwaj, in conversation with Saurabh Dwivedi.

Sharing the promo of the documentary, Tigmanshu Dhulia said, "The journey of making Paan Singh Tomar went through its share of storms, but Hemingway said it right, "Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light." Making Paan Singh Tomar wouldn't have been possible without my strongest confidant, Irrfan. And now, it's been six years without him, but just like the title of this documentary, 'A story that refused to die', Irrfan's contribution to cinema remains eternal. With nearly lost footage now restored, this special documentary will be screened for the first time in 14 years."

Ranjeeta Kaur, director of the documentary, added, "I was very fortunate to have been part of a masterpiece in the making. The experience was so powerful that it steered me towards my own path in cinema. Undoubtedly, it was the power of resilience that I took from the journey of Paan Singh Tomar that kept me from giving up. This documentary is my salute to Paan Singh Tomar, to Irrfan Khan, and to the power of cinema."

Irrfan passed away at a Mumbai hospital on April 29, 2020. He was diagnosed with a neuroendocrine tumour and lost his life to it.

- ANI

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Rahul R
Six years already? Feels like yesterday we lost him. His absence is still felt in our cinema. This documentary sounds like a must-watch. Hope they release it online for the rest of India.
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Aman W
A respectful criticism: While this is a wonderful initiative, I hope the focus remains on his art and the film's journey, not just on creating a sentimental event. Irrfan's work deserves serious study, not just nostalgia.
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Sarah B
As someone who discovered Indian cinema through Irrfan, this is incredible news. The fact that they restored "nearly lost footage" is a gift to film lovers everywhere. The panel with Dhulia and Bhardwaj will be legendary!
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Karthik V
The line "a quiet but determined act of preservation" really hits home. We need more of this in our film industry—archiving the process, not just celebrating the final product. Kudos to Ranjeeta Kaur for her perseverance. True fan service.
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Nisha Z
Irrfan Khan's performance in that film was simply iconic. He didn't just act, he *became* Paan Singh. It's heartwarming to see his colleagues keeping his legacy alive like this. Wish more stars were remembered for their craft like this. ❤️

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