Sahabzade Irfan Ali Khan (born 7 January 1967), credited as Irfan Khan or simply Irrfan, is an Indian film actor known for his work predominantly in Hindi cinema. He is also known for his works in British cinema, and Hollywood. Film critics, contemporaries, and other experts consider him to be one of the
finest actors in Indian cinema for his versatile and natural acting. In 2011, Khan received the Padma Shri, India’s fourth highest civilian honour for his contribution to the field of arts.

Khan has garnered the National Film Award for Best Actor in the 60th National Film Awards 2012, for his performance in Paan Singh Tomar. Khan has won the 2014 Asian Film Award for Best Actor, three International Indian Film Academy Awards, three Filmfare Awards, an Independent Spirit Award nomination, and various international honours. He also hosted a television show and commercials. On 23 February 1995, Khan married writer and fellow NSD graduate Sutapa Sikdar. They have two sons, Babil and Ayan.