Irrfan was a true fighter: Mostofa Sarwar Farooki

Mostofa Sarwar Farooki had directed Irrfan for his film Doob (No Bed of Roses).Remembering his meeting with the actor, he said, “I still remember when I went to Irrfan’s house in Mumbai to discuss about the script and his character, we ended up chatting about everything other than the film. From nature, childhood, mother, dreams to cricket, we spoke about everything other than cinema.Later, I realised may be that was his way of getting to know people.” With time, Mostofa got to know more about Irrfan as a person. “I realised deep down Irrfan had a child in him who loved to fly kites and play cricket. On the sets, he would be like any other person. Not for once did he give us a feeling that he was the face of Indian cinema globally. He was so down to earth.”
Talking about his acting skills, Mostafa said, “His work will forever remain preserved in the history of Indian cinema and continue to speak for his immense talent. Irrfan was a true fighter and kept his spirits high till the very end. Life is indeed unpredictable. Wherever you are, stay well! My deepest condolences to his family.”