The role proved he could handle complex scripts.
It led to deeper roles in parallel cinema.
When audiences think of the 1994 DD National classic Chandrakanta , their minds immediately rush to the magical tilism , the brave Prince Virendra Singh, and the beautiful Princess Chandrakanta. However, no memory of the show is complete without the menacing, shadowy presence of its primary antagonist: in the iconic role of Kroor Singh . irfan khan chandrakanta
The late featured in the iconic 1990s fantasy television series Chandrakanta
The 1990s marked a golden era for Indian television. Fantasy television reached its peak during this period. Chandrakanta stood out as a massive cultural phenomenon. It was an epic fantasy television series. It premiered on Doordarshan in 1994. The show was based on Devaki Nandan Khatri's novel. It captivated millions of viewers across the nation. The role proved he could handle complex scripts
Irfan Khan (not to be confused with the late legendary film actor Irrfan Khan) portrayed , the cunning and power-hungry commander of the army of Vijaygarh. Kroor Singh was the quintessential soap opera villain—ambitious, treacherous, and willing to go to any lengths to usurp the throne. With his trademark dark eyeliner, intense glare, and deep, gravelly voice, Irfan Khan transformed Kroor Singh into a character that children were terrified of and adults loved to hate.
Tragically, Irfan Khan passed away on , due to cardiac arrest. His death brought a wave of nostalgia and mourning from fans who grew up watching him terrorize the kingdom of Vijaygarh. However, no memory of the show is complete
While he is now globally recognized for films like The Lunchbox and Life of Pi , Irrfan spent a significant part of his early career on TV. According to archives on IMDb , his television credits from that era also include Banegi Apni Baat and Bharat Ek Khoj .