‘Irrfan was difficult to work with, didn’t like giving many takes’

Filmmaker Tanuja Chandra reminisced about directing Irrfan Khan in ‘Qarib Qarib Singlle,’ describing the experience as “beautiful” despite his challenging nature. She shared anecdotes about his year-long deliberation for the role, his playful reaction to other actors, and his unique approach to dialogue delivery, often mumbling lines and altering them during dubbing with an “inexplicable magic.”