The Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre is set to commemorate the sixth death anniversary of Irrfan Khan with a special documentary titled A Story That Refused to Die. The film revisits the making of Paan Singh Tomar, offering rare and previously unseen footage of the late actor.
Directed by Ranjeeta Kaur, the documentary draws from material that was nearly lost, focusing on intimate moments from the sets rather than the final performance. It aims to capture Irrfan’s process, silences, and the nuances that shaped one of his most celebrated roles, one that earned him the National Award for Best Actor. The film will be screened for the first time on April 29, 2026, at NMACC, followed by a panel discussion featuring Tigmanshu Dhulia and Vishal Bhardwaj, in conversation with Saurabh Dwivedi.
Sharing his thoughts, Dhulia reflected on the journey of making Paan Singh Tomar and his association with Irrfan. “The journey of making Paan Singh Tomar went through its share of storms, making the film wouldn’t have been possible without my strongest confidant, Irrfan,” he said. He added that despite the years since the actor’s passing, his legacy continues to endure, noting that the restored footage will now be seen for the first time in over a decade.
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Director Ranjeeta Kaur also spoke about the personal significance of the project. “I was very fortunate to have been part of a masterpiece in the making, this documentary is my salute to Paan Singh Tomar, to Irrfan Khan, and to the power of cinema,” she said.
Positioned as both a tribute and a record of cinematic history, A Story That Refused to Die seeks to preserve fleeting, behind-the-scenes moments of an actor whose work continues to resonate.
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