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Irrfan's Unmade Films: Bhardwaj Shares Untold Stories
30 Apr
Summary
- Bhardwaj and Dhulia discussed Irrfan's unmade film projects.
- Irrfan Khan desired to play the lead in the film 'Tirichh'.
- Irrfan wanted to play a singer in the unmade 'Dream Sequence'.
On April 29, 2026, marking the sixth anniversary of Irrfan Khan's passing, a screening of 'A Story That Refused To Die' was held in Mumbai. This documentary explored the making of his 2012 film, 'Paan Singh Tomar'.
Following the screening, director Tigmanshu Dhulia and filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj engaged in a conversation about several film projects they planned with Irrfan that never came to fruition. Bhardwaj recalled an adaptation of Uday Prakash's book 'Tirichh,' an idea that originated with Irrfan himself.
Another discussed project was 'Dream Sequence,' a love story where Irrfan was to portray a singer, a role he deeply desired. Bhardwaj also mentioned an unmade film intended for Irrfan and Deepika Padukone, which he recently adapted into 'O'Romeo' (2026).
Furthermore, Bhardwaj revealed that Irrfan had expressed interest in playing Langda Tyagi in 'Omkara' (2006), a role ultimately played by Saif Ali Khan. He shared Irrfan's strong belief that he should have been cast in that part.
