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Shahbaz Khan Reveals He Got Irrfan Khan Into 'Chandrakanta'

Actor Shahbaz Khan revealed he convinced Irrfan Khan to join the fantasy series 'Chandrakanta'. The two were working together on 'The Great Maratha' when Shahbaz persuaded Irrfan, who was initially hesitant. Irrfan played twin brothers Badrinath and Somnath in the show, which aired from 1994 to 1996. Shahbaz expressed his fortune in working with the late actor Irrfan Khan.

Key Points: Shahbaz Khan Got Irrfan Khan Into Chandrakanta

  • Shahbaz Khan claims credit for convincing Irrfan Khan to join 'Chandrakanta'
  • The two actors worked together on 'The Great Maratha'
  • Irrfan initially was not keen but agreed after Shahbaz's persuasion
  • Irrfan played twin brothers in the 1994-96 DD National show
  • Shahbaz expressed gratitude for working with Irrfan Khan
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Shahbaz Khan reveals he was the one who got Irrfan Khan into 'Chandrakanta'

Actor Shahbaz Khan reveals he convinced Irrfan Khan to join the fantasy series 'Chandrakanta', sharing how their friendship led to the iconic role.

"The credit for bringing Irrfan in 'Chandrakanta' goes to me. We were doing a show called 'The Great Maratha'... I convinced him to do 'Chandrakanta'. - Shahbaz Khan"

Mumbai, April 26

Actor Shahbaz Khan revealed that he was the one responsible for bringing the late actor Irrfan Khan into the fantasy series, "Chandrakanta".

During an exclusive interaction with IANS, Shahbaz shared that as he was working with Irrfan on another show titled "The Great Maratha", he convinced Irrfan to do "Chandrakanta".

"The credit for bringing Irrfan in 'Chandrakanta' goes to me. We were doing a show called 'The Great Maratha', in which I was the hero and he was the villain. Once we were just chit-chatting after the pack up, and I convinced him to do "Chandrakanta".

Shahbaz revealed that while initially Irrfan was not too keen on doing the show, he ended up convincing him, saying, "It is a grand show, good show, you should do it. "

Later on, Irrfan called Shahbaz, telling him that he is willing to do the show.

"I am very fortunate to have worked with an actor like Irrfan Khan," added Shahbaz.

It must be noted that Shahbaz used to essay the role of Kunwar Virendra Vikram Singh in "Chandrakanta", while Irrfan was seen as twin brothers Badrinath and Somnath.

Created, written, produced, and directed by Nirja Guleri, the show aired on DD National between 1994 and 1996.

The reruns of the show also aired on StarPlus, Sony Entertainment Television, and NTV(Nepal Television).

Soon after graduating from NSD (The National School of Drama) in 1987, Irrfan made his debut with Mira Nair's "Salaam Bombay!", where he was offered a minor role.

Irrfan's first Bollywood lead role came in 2005 with "Rog", for which he received a lot of praise from the critics.

After this, he went on to play leads in the noteworthy projects such as "The Namesake", "Life in a... Metro", "Hindi Medium", "Talvar", "The Lunchbox", " Paan Singh Tomar", "Haider", and " Slumdog Millionaire".

- IANS

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Priya S
I remember watching Chandrakanta on DD National waqt mein. Irrfan as twin brothers Badrinath and Somnath was amazing! Shahbaz Khan's role was also iconic. It's nice to hear these behind-the-scenes stories. Irrfan sir's journey from TV to Hollywood is truly inspiring.
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James A
Interesting trivia! I've been going through Irrfan's filmography recently, and it's remarkable how he could shift from a fantasy TV show to international cinema. 'The Lunchbox' and 'Paan Singh Tomar' are masterpieces. Shahbaz Khan's anecdote shows how small moments can change careers.
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Vikram M
Nostalgia overload! 😊 Chandrakanta was my mom's favorite show. We used to gather around the TV every week. Irrfan's acting in those days had a raw energy that later turned into that subtle brilliance we all loved. Shahbaz sahab, thanks for sharing this story. Irrfan sir zindabad!
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Sarah B
Such a heartwarming story. It's amazing how artists support each other. Irrfan was initially hesitant but Shahbaz's encouragement made a difference. This is what true friendship in the industry looks like. Also, 'The Great Maratha' sounds like an underrated show—need to check it out.
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Rohit P
Yaar, Irrfan Khan was a legend—period. But I'm a bit skeptical about Shahbaz taking full credit. Irrfan was a trained NSD actor; he would've found his way anyway. Still, it's a sweet anecdote, and Chandrakanta did give him early

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