For the first time in his career, the versatile and highly acclaimed actor, Irrfan Khan, will be seen in the lead role of a Punjabi movie Qissa', directed by Anup Singh and Co-produced by NFDC.

When asked about his role in Qissa, he said that the film is really close to his heart as the role is quite different. The film intricately deals with the human psychology of wanting a male heir and how he finds truth in his own lies. These roles have always brought the best out of him and the prolific actor enjoys it immensely. The terrific actor is known for his impeccable acting skills andalso for taking up challenging roles.

The actor already has an enviable list of films both international and national, which have given him recognition and fame though he always has stayed humble and true to his passion. His performances in films like 'Paan Singh Tomar', 'Life of Pi', Lunchbox, and more are still talked about. Now, Qissa` has witnessed the genius at work portraying the character with elan.