Irfan Khan and Nawazuddin Khan are considered good actors.
But, Irrfan Khan was better actor in many ways.
Educated : Irrfan Khan , a former royal, was known as a well read actor.
This post graduate also graduated from National School of Drama, Delhi.
He had meticulously studied known plays and scripts as an actor.
Theatre : For years, he did street plays ; amateur and professional theatre.
Irrfan Khan did odd jobs in Mumbai before he debuted in movies.
Acting : His subtle acting earned him many admirers across the world.
No wonder , he earned laurels in Pan Singh Tomar ; Life of Pi ; Maqbool ; Namesake; Lunchbox ; Hindi Medium ; Slumdog Millionaire ; Talvar.
Gentle : Irrfan Khan was known for his dignity.
He stayed away from controversies and earned praise from many.
Self made : Nawazuddin Siddiqui grew up in a rural household.
He worked his way to graduate in science and then in drama from National school of Drama.
Suffering : Nawaz did every odd job to survive as an actor.
He faced penury and abject humiliation from many.
Success : Naturally, his success sparkled in Manto ; Lunch Book ; Sacred Games ; Black Friday.; Bajrangi Bhaijaan.
Strange : Unlike Irrfan Khan , Nawazuddin ,a talented actor, isn’t seen as a mainstream hero.
Nawazuddin is known for controversies (autobiography ; divorce ; allegations)
Nawazuddin acted in many controversial movies , Babu Moshai Bandookbaaz; Haramkhor ; Gangs of Wasseypur ; Raman Raghav 2.0.
Irrfan Khan thoughtfully chose his roles.
Fact : Irrfan Khan (1967–2020) was a legend. Nawazuddin is yet to be one.
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