Movie Talk with Irrfan Khan @River to River. Florence Indian Film Festival (Videos)

For the visitors of River to River. Florence Indian Film Festival Irrfan Khan was the perfect guest: charming, funny and outspoken. I shot some clips during the Q&A sessions for the movies „Qissa“ (with director Anup Singh) and „Paan Sing Tomar“, hosted by festival director Selvaggia Velo.


While discussing „Paan Singh Tomar“, I asked Irrfan whether he ever experiences situations when he faces negative reactions to negative roles (because some audience members can’t separate the actor from the acting).

During the talk on „Paan Singh Tomar“, I wanted to know from Irrfan whether working on the movie made him think about grudges that could push him to his limits (like Paan Singh Tomar).

Irrfan Khan on avoiding repetition as an actor:

… roles that stay with an actor:

… differences between Bollywood and Hollywood:

Anup Singh on observing Irrfan Khan rehearse lines:


Irrfan Khan & Selvaggia Velo

Were you looking back to us, Mr. @irrfan_k ?? ;) #R2RFIFF #getrivered #50giorni2014 pic.twitter.com/c2aESGwGls

— BollyRama (@BollyRama) December 7, 2014

"I would like to thank you to choose Florence as a gateway to Italy" @DarioNardella to @irrfan_k at #R2RFIFF pic.twitter.com/BE4Mx8xLD2

— River to River FIFF (@river2riverfiff) December 7, 2014

"I didn't choose Florence, Florence chose me" @irrfan_k at #R2RFIFF #getrivered #50giorni2014 pic.twitter.com/FSyC8RxJ1X

— River to River FIFF (@river2riverfiff) December 7, 2014

""Qissa" means a story, a legend, 'un racconto': an historical moment: 1947 partition of India and Pakistan" @SinghAnupsyng #R2RFIFF

— River to River FIFF (@river2riverfiff) December 7, 2014

"I hope these keys will open the Italians' heart" @irrfan_k at #R2RFIFF #getrivered #50giorni2014

— River to River FIFF (@river2riverfiff) December 7, 2014

Una grande emozione consegnare le Chiavi della città di #firenze a Irrfan Khan.#50giorni2014 è un'eccellenza mondiale pic.twitter.com/nXpVd3F9EE

— Dario Nardella (@DarioNardella) December 7, 2014

"It took years to say yes to this part" @irrfan_k about @Qissathefilm #R2RFIFF #getrivered #50giorni2014 pic.twitter.com/BM52fSlmKR

— River to River FIFF (@river2riverfiff) December 7, 2014

"a film is much more than entertainment, it has to give a sense of wonder" @SinghAnupsyng #R2RFIFF #getrivered #50giorni2014

— River to River FIFF (@river2riverfiff) December 7, 2014

"It took 12 years to do this film @QissaTheFilm" @SinghAnupsyng #R2RFIFF #getrivered #50giorni2014

— River to River FIFF (@river2riverfiff) December 7, 2014

"many of the painful journeys make men to want revenge and make women more compassionate" @SinghAnupsyng #R2RFIFF #getrivered #50giorni2014

— River to River FIFF (@river2riverfiff) December 7, 2014

"The words are mine, the music is @irrfan_k 's" @SinghAnupsyng about @Qissathefilm #R2RFIFF #getrivered #50giorni2014

— River to River FIFF (@river2riverfiff) December 7, 2014

"The rivers in both of my films are an homage to Selvaggia's River to River" @SINGHANUPSYNG (joking). Thanks!!! #R2RFIFF #50giorni2014

— River to River FIFF (@river2riverfiff) December 7, 2014

last night mayor @DarioNardella honoured me by giving the keys to the city of Florence.Loved the pampering Thank you Dario @river2riverfiff

— IrrfanK (@irrfan_k) December 8, 2014

Will roam around in the city today looking for its locks:-)

— IrrfanK (@irrfan_k) December 8, 2014

When Paan Singh was killed, his killer didn't want to kill him because they were of the same cast @PaanSinghTomar #R2RFIFF #getrivered

— River to River FIFF (@river2riverfiff) December 8, 2014

This film is dedicated to the unsung heroes in Indian sports @PaanSinghTomar #R2RFIFF #getrivered #50giorni2014

— River to River FIFF (@river2riverfiff) December 8, 2014

It's time to say goodbye @irrfan_k! Thanks for being at the festival with us! #R2RFIFF #getrivered #50giorni2014 pic.twitter.com/ZnvP1OA1Dt

— River to River FIFF (@river2riverfiff) December 8, 2014