This versatile actor with immense potentiality got a very late entry to film Industry. At early stage he had done so many TV serials and currently he is coming in `Mano Ya Na Mano, which is a reality show based on people`s belief.

Irfan was born in Jaipur. Persuaded his education from National School of Drama. After graduation he came to Mumbai and done his debut in the workshop of Meera Nair`s `Salaam Bombay`. . He got few plays after that. Govind Nihalini took him in his serial, `Jazeere`, soon he did `Pitah` and `Dhristi`of Shyam Benegal.

Irfan khan got few serials like, `Banegi Apni Baat`, `Chandrakanta`.Film `Haasil` became the turning point of his life. But he was critically acclaimed for his several films like, `Gunah`, `Maqbool`, `Rog`, `Chocolate` and `Namesake`.

His other movies are, `Chehera`,` Aan`, `Foot path`, `Supari`, `Dhund`, `Kasoor`, `Ghath`, and `Vaade Iraade`. In his latest movie `Metro`, his role is appreciated by many audiences. His Hollywood movie based on the story of the journalist Deniel Pearl is going to be released. He was also appeared in Hutch`s commercial with a bit of humorous way. He loves sports.
Irfan married to Sutapa Sikdar, who is a writer and has a son, named Babli.
His Best Actor in Villainous role for `Haasil` in 2003 awards are given by Film Fare, Screen weekly Award, Popular Critic Award.

His Best actor in Negative character award for`Maqbool`, 2004 is given by, Zee Cine award, Screen weekly award.
He won the British Academy of Films and Television Art(BAFTA) for the movie `Warrior`.