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Irrfan Khan Ran 200 Metres for Blackmail Scene While Battling Cancer
Director Abhinay Deo recalled Irrfan Khan’s commitment while filming the 2018 dark comedy Blackmail.
Deo said he did not know at the time that Khan was unwell.
Khan ran nearly 200 metres without stopping for a scene, then repeated the run for additional takes.
During a third attempt, Khan told Deo it had to be the last because he might fall.
Deo learned days later that Khan had cancer, and said he had thought the actor was simply tired during the late-night shoot.
The memory matters to Deo because it showed Khan’s dedication to his work, even while ill.
Deo and Khan had discussed a possible sequel, but no plans for one are stated.
Director Abhinay Deo recalled that Irrfan Khan ran nearly 200 metres for a scene in Blackmail while unwell and undergoing cancer treatment.
Deo said Khan repeated the run and warned before another take that he might fall.
Deo said he did not know about Khan’s condition during filming and learned of the cancer diagnosis a few days later.
The two discussed a possible Blackmail sequel, but Khan’s health worsened while the film’s rough cut was being prepared.
Khan died on April 29, 2020, aged 53.
- Who
- Irrfan Khan, as recalled by Blackmail director Abhinay Deo.
- What
- Khan ran nearly 200 metres for a scene and repeated the run while unwell. He warned Deo that he might fall if he did another take.
- When
- During the filming of Blackmail, released in 2018. Deo said he learned of Khan’s cancer diagnosis a few days after the scene.
- Where
- Not stated
- Why
- The scene required Khan to run nearly 200 metres without stopping, then stop and show a character’s emotional turmoil.
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Irrfan Khan was diagnosed with cancer, according to Hindustan Times.
Khan ran the scene and, after repeated takes, told Deo he might fall if he continued.
Deo said he learned that Khan had been diagnosed with cancer.
Khan’s health worsened after he and Deo had discussed a possible sequel.
Khan died at the age of 53.
- Run
- Nearly 200 metres without stopping
- Film
- Blackmail, released in 2018
- Director
- Abhinay Deo
- Diagnosis
- Khan was diagnosed with cancer in 2018
- Death
- April 29, 2020, aged 53
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What people are saying
Abhinay, this is the last take because after this, I might fall.
His performances flowed like water.
He simply ran because there was no other way to do the scene.