Ben Foster

Ben Foster

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Indian Cinema
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OTT releases this week Dec 15 to Dec 21: From Emily In Paris Season 5 to Relay, here are the top English titles to watch Hollywood
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The streaming calendar for the third week of December is poised to end the year on a high note for international content enthusiasts. While the holiday season usually brings a wave of rom-coms, this week’s lineup offers a compelling mix of high-stakes drama, post-apocalyptic survival, and gritty thrillers. Leading the charge is the highly anticipated return of Lily Collins in Emily in Paris Season 5, alongside the second chapter of the critically acclaimed adaptation Fallout, promising a massive mid-week clash for viewers on Netflix and Prime Video. Beyond the returning blockbusters, the roster is packed with fresh narratives. Netflix is set to drop the sci-fi disaster film The Great Flood and the thriller Relay, while Prime Video has curated an extensive list of rental premieres ranging from action-packed revenge sagas like Sisu: Road to Revenge to classic thrillers. Whether you are looking for long-format series to binge or a quick cinematic rental, the digital platforms have successfully covered all bases. Here is the comprehensive schedule of English movies and web series releasing this week. OTT Releases This Week Dec 16, 2025 Now You See Me: Now You Don't  Comedy,Adventure Prime Video - Rent Language:English Running Time: 1h 53m IMDB Rating: 6.2/10 View Box Office Collection→ The Now You See Me movie franchise centers on The Four Horsemen, a group of skilled illusionists (led by J. Daniel Atlas and including Merritt McKinney, Henley Reeves, Jack Wilder, and later Lula) who use elaborate magic tricks to expose corruption and pull off grand heists. In the first film (2013), the Horsemen execute a series of Robin Hood-style robberies, only to be pursued by FBI Agent Dylan Rhodes, who is ultimately revealed as the mastermind seeking vengeance for his father's death. The second installment (2016) sees the team kidnapped and blackmailed into a high-stakes tech heist by a young prodigy, forcing them to work with former debunker Thaddeus Bradley, who introduces them further into "The Eye," a secret society of magicians guiding their actions. The latest film, Now You See Me: Now You Don't (2025), brings the original team back together to mentor a new generation of illusionists for a mission involving a corrupt diamond magnate, solidifying the new members' place within the mysterious society. Dec 16, 2025 Sisu: Road to Revenge  Action,Adventure Prime Video-Rent Language:English Running Time: 1h 29m IMDB Rating: 7.3/10 View Box Office Collection→ In Sisu: Road to Revenge, a Finnish ex-commando dismantling his former home in Soviet-occupied Karelia after WWII is relentlessly pursued by a brutal Red Army commander who previously murdered his family. A brutal, action-packed chase ensues as the commando fights off Soviet soldiers using his unique survival skills to reach the Finnish border. Dec 16, 2025 It Was Just an Accident Action,Adventure prime Video-Rent Language: English Running Time: 1h 45m IMDB Rating: 7.7/10 Limited Theatrical Release It Was Just an Accident is an Iranian film by Jafar Panahi about a car mechanic, Vahid, who recognizes the distinctive limp of a client as his former prison torturer, Peg-Leg. He impulsively kidnaps the man, but then grapples with doubt and seeks confirmation from fellow ex-prisoners, leading to a tense journey through Tehran exploring revenge, trauma, and morality as they debate justice versus vengeance. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Dec 16, 2025 King Ivory Thriller, Crime Prime Video-Rent Language: English Running Time: 2h 10m IMDB Rating: 6.2/10 Limited Theatrical release King Ivory is a gritty crime thriller about the fentanyl epidemic in Tulsa, Oklahoma, following intersecting stories of a dedicated drug cop (James Badge Dale) whose son gets hooked, a ruthless cartel boss (Michael Mando), an imprisoned Indian Brotherhood leader (Graham Greene) running statewide trafficking, and an Irish mob family (Ben Foster, Melissa Leo) involved in the trade, all piecing together a complex drug web from different angles. Dec 16, 2025 Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk Documentary Prime Video - Rent Language:English Running Time: 1h 50m IMDB Rating: 7.9 Limited Theatrical Release Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk is a powerful documentary by Sepideh Farsi, capturing life in Gaza through video calls with Palestinian photojournalist and poet Fatma Hassouna, who documents the conflict's devastating toll, including the loss of her family, before her own tragic death, making the film a poignant, personal testament to Palestinian resilience and a memorial to her life and art. Dec 16, 2025 The Running Man  Action, Thriller Prime Video - Rent Language: English Running Time: 2h 13m IMDB Rating: 6/10 View Box Office Collection→ The Running Man is a dystopian action film where blacklisted Ben Richards (Glen Powell) must compete in a deadly reality TV show to save his daughter. He is hunted across the country by assassins while the show’s producer (Josh Brolin) manipulates the broadcast. Ben uses the game to expose the corporate-controlled Network’s corruption, sparking a public rebellion and ultimately bringing down the system. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Dec 16 , 2025 Thieves Highway Action, Crime Prime Video - Rent Language: English Running Time: 1h 23m IMDB Rating: 5.2/10 Limited Theatrical Release Thieves Highway is a modern Western-style action-thriller about grizzled Oklahoma cow cop Frank Bennett (Aaron Eckhart) tracking a sophisticated gang stealing cattle, finding himself isolated and fighting for survival against ruthless rustlers who've become increasingly violent, forcing him to confront them on a dangerous stretch of highway to stop them before they reach the border. Dec 16 , 2025 The Thing with Feathers Psychological Drama Prime Video-Rent Language: English Running Time: 1h 44m IMDB Rating: 6.4/10 Limited Theatrical release In Wake Up Dead Man, detective Benoit Blanc investigates the locked-room murder of Monsignor Wicks, a manipulative preacher. Aided by Father Jud, Blanc uncovers a plot involving a valuable diamond and Wicks' plan to expose his congregation's secrets. The investigation, centered on the diverse suspects within the church, reveals a complex tale of greed and lies, culminating in Blanc exposing the killer and the diamond's hiding place. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Dec 19 , 2025 The Great Flood Drama,Sci-fic Netflix Language: Korean,English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu Running Time:1h 46m IMDB Rating: NA Direct OTT Release The Great Flood is a South Korean sci-fi disaster film about a catastrophic deluge that submerges the world, following an AI researcher (Kim Da-mi) and her young son trapped in a sinking apartment building, as a security team member (Park Hae-soo) undertakes a crucial mission to save them and potentially humanity's future, revealing the flood might be man-made, blending survival drama with themes of climate change, AI, and ethics Dec 19 , 2025 Breakdown: 1975 Documentary Netflix Language: English Running Time: 1h 53m IMDB Rating: NA Direct OTT Release Breakdown: 1975 is a documentary directed by Morgan Neville, the film explores how the social and political upheaval of the mid-1970s (Vietnam War, Watergate) influenced American cinema. It argues that filmmakers in 1975 embraced national chaos to create dark, cynical classics like Taxi Driver and Network, marking a pivotal shift in Hollywood history. Dec 19 , 2025 Him  Horror ,Drama Peacock Language: English Running Time: 1h 36m IMDB Rating: 5.1/10 View Box Office Collection→ Him is a psychological football horror film about rising quarterback Cameron Cade (Tyriq Withers) who, after a career-threatening brain injury, trains at the secluded desert compound of legendary QB Isaiah White (Marlon Wayans) to become the greatest, discovering the dark, cult-like secrets and extreme measures behind the pursuit of athletic perfection, blurring lines between vision, drugs, and sinister reality in a journey of toxic masculinity and sacrifice. Dec 19 , 2025 Queens of the Dead Comedy, Horror Shudder Language: English Running Time: 1h 41m IMDB Rating:4.9/10 Limited Theatrical Release Queens of the Dead is a horror-comedy about a Brooklyn warehouse party where a zombie apocalypse erupts, forcing a diverse group of drag queens, club kids, and rivals to set aside their differences and use their unique talents to fight off the slow, shambling undead, blending glamor, comedy, and zombie mayhem in a tribute to classic horror with a queer, optimistic twist. Dec 19 , 2025 Relay  Action,Thriller Netflix Language: English Running Time: 1h 52m IMDB Rating:7.0/10 View Box Office Collection→ Relay is a tense espionage thriller about Ash (Riz Ahmed), a shadowy fixer who brokers confidential deals between corrupt corporations and whistleblowers using a secure relay service for the deaf, but his world unravels when he takes on a jittery new client, Sarah (Lily James), who's trying to return damning evidence about genetically modified wheat, only to find she's part of a deeper trap set by corporate forces, forcing him into a dangerous game of deception and survival. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Dec 18 , 2025 Romance, Comedy Netflix Series: Emily in Paris- Season 5 Language:English No Of Episodes: 10 Emily in Paris follows Emily Cooper, a driven American marketing executive who moves to Paris for a new job, where she immediately encounters significant cultural clashes with her French colleagues and boss. The romantic comedy series centers on her navigation of life abroad, juggling her new career at luxury firm Savoir, building friendships with Mindy and Camille, and becoming entangled in a complex love triangle with her neighbor, Gabriel, all while sharing her adventures and American perspectives on social media. Dec 18 , 2025 Action, Adventure Prime Video Series: Fallout- Season 2 Language:English No Of Episodes: 8 In Fallout Season 2, Lucy and The Ghoul travel to New Vegas to hunt down her father, Hank MacLean, who is wanted for his role in the bombing of Shady Sands. They seek answers about their pasts and the Vault-Tec conspiracy. Meanwhile, Maximus, hailed as a hero by the Brotherhood of Steel, consolidates power while grappling with the morality of the Brotherhood's control over cold fusion technology. The season introduces major elements from the games, including Mr. House, Caesar's Legion, and the iconic Deathclaw monster. 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OTT Releases This Week Dec 8 to 14: Superman, Knives Out, and Taylor Swift Lead a Blockbuster Week Hollywood
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OTT Releases This Week Dec 8 to 14: Superman, Knives Out, and Taylor Swift Lead a Blockbuster Week

The second week of December is packed with some of the biggest releases of the year. Leading the charge is the much-awaited SuperMan and the Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc . With major titles hitting Netflix, JioHotstar, and Prime Video, there's plenty of star studded content to keep you glued to your screen. Here's what you can’t miss. OTT Releases This Week Dec 9, 2025 The Carpenter's Son Horror,Biblical Drama Prime Video - Rent Language:English Running Time: 1h 34m IMDB Rating: 3.9/10 Limited Theatrical Release - Available in US The Carpenter's Son is a dark, fictionalized horror film about the adolescent years of Jesus, inspired by apocryphal texts. The story follows a family (Joseph, Mary, and their son, the Boy) hiding in Roman-era Egypt. The Boy begins to discover his mysterious, powerful abilities—including both healing and accidentally causing harm. A mysterious young girl, the physical embodiment of Satan, befriends and tempts him to explore his powers and question his strict, devout father. As the Boy grapples with his identity, dark forces surround the family. The film culminates in a spiritual conflict where the Boy must ultimately face his destiny and the immense, dangerous power he holds. Dec 9, 2025 Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc  Animation,Horror Prime Video-Rent Language:English,Japanese Running Time: 1h 41m IMDB Rating: 8.5/10 View Box Office Collection→ Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc is a direct sequel to the first season of the anime, adapting the Bomb Girl manga arc. The film follows Denji as he falls for a mysterious girl named Reze who works at a café. Their brief, hopeful romance quickly turns violent when Reze reveals she is a Soviet agent and the Bomb Devil, tasked with capturing Denji. A brutal, city-wide battle ensues. After their fight, Denji asks Reze to run away with him. Reze decides to accept his offer but is intercepted and killed by Makima and the Angel Devil before she can meet him. The movie ends with Denji waiting alone at the cafe, unaware of the tragedy orchestrated by his boss. Dec 9, 2025 Christy Documentary prime Video-Rent Language: English Running Time: 1h 34m IMDB Rating: 6.0/10 Available in US The film Christy is a biographical sports drama starring Sydney Sweeney as real-life boxing pioneer Christy Martin. The movie chronicles Martin's rise in the 1990s as the First Lady of boxing while secretly enduring an abusive and manipulative marriage to her trainer/manager, Jim Martin (Ben Foster). The tension culminates in a brutal domestic violence incident where Jim attacks her after she tries to leave him. Christy survives the near-fatal assault, recovers, and helps secure her husband's conviction for attempted murder, ultimately becoming an advocate for domestic violence survivors (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Dec 9, 2025 Die My Love Dark Comedy Prime Video-Rent Language: English Running Time: 1h 59m IMDB Rating: 6.6/10 Limited Theatrical release Die My Love is a psychological thriller starring Jennifer Lawrence as Grace, an aspiring writer who moves to rural Montana with her husband (Robert Pattinson). After giving birth, Grace suffers from severe postpartum depression and psychosis while isolated in their new home. The film chronicles her descent into madness and self-destruction. Her supportive but helpless husband watches as she becomes erratic, leading to a brief institutionalization. The movie culminates in an ambiguous and incendiary ending where Grace walks toward a massive forest fire after burning her life’s work, leaving her fate ;either literal death or the symbolic shedding of her former self open to interpretation. Dec 9, 2025 Keeper Folk Horror Prime Video - Rent Language:English Running Time: 1h 39m IMDB Rating: 5.8 Not Released in India Keeper is a folk horror film about Liz, who joins her wealthy boyfriend Malcolm for an anniversary weekend at his isolated cabin. She uncovers a dark secret: Malcolm and his cousin Darren are centuries-old men who have been luring women to the cabin to be sacrificed to monstrous witchlings living in the basement, granting the men eternal youth. Liz, who resembles the creatures' original mother, is spared and bonds with them. She turns the tables on Malcolm, who rapidly ages and is killed when she drowns him in a jar of honey. The film concludes with Liz fully integrated into the monstrous family. Dec 10, 2025 Merv Romantic Comedy Prime Video Language: English Running Time: 1h 45m IMDB Rating: NA Direct OTT Release The romantic comedy Merv follows recently separated Anna (Zooey Deschanel) and Russ (Charlie Cox), who must reunite in Florida when their shared dog, Merv, becomes depressed after their breakup. The ex-couple awkwardly co-parents the dog back to health on a beach vacation, forcing them to confront unresolved feelings and leading to a rekindled romance. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Dec 11 , 2025 Superman  Action, Adventure Jio Htstar Language: English Running Time: 2h 9m IMDB Rating: 7.1/10 View Box Office Collection→ Clark Kent must reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing in a world that often dismisses his core values of truth and kindness. Tech billionaire Lex Luthor uses a geopolitical conflict to frame Superman as a global threat, turning public opinion against him. With the help of Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, his dog Krypto, and other emerging heroes (the Justice Gang), Superman works to expose Luthor's schemes, which involve a black hole and a clone of Superman named Ultraman. The film culminates in Superman defeating Luthor, clearing his name, and fully embracing his identity as a beacon of hope Dec 12 , 2025 Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery Mystery,Comedy Netflix Language: English Running Time: 2h 24m IMDB Rating: 7.9/10 Limited Theatrical release In Wake Up Dead Man, detective Benoit Blanc investigates the locked-room murder of Monsignor Wicks, a manipulative preacher. Aided by Father Jud, Blanc uncovers a plot involving a valuable diamond and Wicks' plan to expose his congregation's secrets. The investigation, centered on the diverse suspects within the church, reveals a complex tale of greed and lies, culminating in Blanc exposing the killer and the diamond's hiding place. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Dec 12 , 2025 F1 Action,Sports Apple TV Language: English,Hindi,Tamil,Telugu Running Time: 2h 35m IMDB Rating: 7.7/10 View Box Office Collection→ F1 The Movie is a sports drama about Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt), a retired F1 driver who returns to mentor a rookie (Damson Idris) and save his friend's struggling team (APXGP). The film blends a fictional narrative with real F1 race footage, culminating in a season-ending race where the team achieves success and Sonny finds redemption. Dec 12 , 2025 Influencers Horror Shudder Language: English Running Time: 1h 50m IMDB Rating: 6.5/10 Limited Theatrical Release Influencers is a 2025 horror thriller sequel to 2022's Influencer, released on Shudder on December 12, 2025. It follows CW (the returning identity-stealing murderer) and her girlfriend Diane on an anniversary trip in Southern France. Their vacation is ruined by an intrusive British influencer named Charlotte. CW kills Charlotte, causing her life to unravel as Diane grows suspicious. The film explores deception and the dark side of curated online personas. Dec 12 , 2025 The Mastermind Heist ,Crime MUBI Language: English Running Time: 1h 50m IMDB Rating: 6.5/10 Limited Theatrical Release The Mastermind (2025), directed by Kelly Reichardt, is an anti-heist film focusing on the disastrous aftermath of a suburban art theft. James Blaine J.B. Mooney, a deluded, unemployed family man, orchestrates a seemingly simple daytime museum robbery to steal four valuable Arthur Dove paintings. The heist is successful, but the film quickly shifts to the unraveling of J.B.'s master plan. He finds selling the art nearly impossible and his lack of foresight leads to immediate complications. As his involvement becomes public, he abandons his family and goes on the run across the 1970s US. The narrative critiques his selfish individualism, chronicling his tragicomic downfall as he spirals from a self-proclaimed genius into a desperate fugitive, ultimately leading to his arrest. Dec 12 , 2025 Tell me Softly Romance,Drama Prime Video Language: English Running Time: 1h 7m IMDB Rating: NA Direct OTT Release The story centers on Kami Hamilton, whose stable life is disrupted by the return of the Di Bianco brothers—Thiago and Taylor—after a seven-year absence. Thiago was her first love, and Taylor her protector. Their unexpected comeback forces Kami to confront her past and navigate an intense love triangle, challenging her guarded emotions and forcing a choice about her future. Dec 11 , 2025 Comedy Netflix Series: Man Vs Baby Language:English No Of Episodes: 4 Man Vs Baby is a Netflix comedy series starring Rowan Atkinson as Trevor Bingley. Hired to housesit a luxurious, high-tech London penthouse over Christmas, Trevor finds himself unexpectedly in charge of a lost baby from his school's nativity play. The series follows his slapstick struggle to manage the baby's chaotic antics in the pristine environment, blending physical comedy with themes of unexpected parenthood. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Dec 12 , 2025 Crime, Mystery Netflix Series: City of Shadows Language:Spanish,English No Of Episodes: 6 The six-episode series follows Inspector Milo Malart and Deputy Inspector Rebeca Garrido as they investigate a macabre murder: a burned body discovered hanging from the façade of the iconic La Pedrera building. The investigation plunges them into the corrupt underworld of Barcelona's port, where drug trafficking is rampant and the lines between legality and crime are dangerously blurred. The show is based on a novel by Aro Sáinz de la Maza. Dec 11, 2025 Crime ,Drama Netflix Series: The Town Language:Turkish(Eng Subtitle Available) No Of Episodes: 6 The 2025 Turkish web series The Town is a crime drama that follows two estranged brothers and a childhood friend who stumble upon a stolen fortune. The discovery sparks a high-stakes game where their loyalty and survival are tested as they navigate a dangerous cat-and-mouse game with criminals, all while chasing life-changing dreams. Dec 10 , 2025 Adventure,Comedy Jio Hotstar Series: Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 Language:English No Of Episodes: 8 Percy Jackson's second season is a direct adaptation of the novel The Sea of Monsters. The season centers on a desperate mission to save Camp Half-Blood, whose magical barrier has been poisoned. Percy, Annabeth, and his new cyclops half-brother Tyson embark on an unsanctioned quest into the Sea of Monsters (the Bermuda Triangle) to retrieve the legendary Golden Fleece, the only item that can heal the camp's dying protective tree. The adventure involves saving their friend Grover from the cyclops Polyphemus and navigating numerous mythological dangers while evading their rival, Luke Castellan. The season culminates in the successful recovery of the fleece, which unexpectedly resurrects Thalia Grace, daughter of Zeus, setting the stage for future conflicts. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Dec 5 , 2025 Family Comedy Netflix Series: Simon Cowell: The Next Act Language:English No Of Episodes: 6 Simon Cowell: The Next Act is a six-episode Netflix docuseries chronicling music mogul Simon Cowell's journey to discover and launch a new global boy band. The series offers a candid, behind-the-scenes look at Cowell's talent search, from open auditions across the UK to the final formation of the group and the release of their debut single. It details his high-stakes attempt to repeat the success of past bands like One Direction in the modern music landscape. Dec 12 , 2025 Documentary Jio Hotstar Series: Taylor Swift: The End of an Era Language:English No Of Episodes: 6 Taylor Swift The Eras Tour The End of an Era is a six-episode docuseries that offers an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at the final leg of her record-breaking Eras Tour. The series blends backstage footage, personal reflections from Swift, and candid interactions with her fiance Travis Kelce and various guest artists. It chronicles the logistical challenges and emotional toll of the two-year global phenomenon, exploring its immense cultural impact and culminating in the addition of The Tortured Poets Department set to the final shows. Dec 12 , 2025 Drama Jio Hotstar Series: Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour – The Final Show Language:English No Of Episodes: 6 Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour – The Final Show is the definitive concert film of her final Vancouver performance on December 8, 2024. It captures the complete, career-spanning setlist, notably including the full The Tortured Poets Department act absent from the theatrical version. 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Irrfan Khan: India's super export to Hollywood Bollywood
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Irrfan Khan: India's super export to Hollywood

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Irrfan Khan was one of the few Indian stars to seamlessly transition from Bollywood to Hollywood while breaking the stereotypical barriers reserved for brown people in the West with his unconventional acting skills.## From pivotal roles in big-budget tentpoles like "Jurassic World", "Inferno" and "The Amazing Spider-Man" to critically acclaimed and successful crossover dramas such as "The Namesake", "Slumdog Millionaire" and "Life of Pi", Irrfan was India's first and biggest export to Hollywood. And he did all this without making any clamor about invading the West, and instead let his work do the talking.## He was the actor who matched the Oscar-winning Tom Hanks' on-screen thunder. He was the star who turned down offers to work with Matt Damon, Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Leonardo DiCaprio, Christopher Nolan, and Ridley Scott without breaking a sweat. He was the actor who retained his identity as an Indian while escaping the stereotypical traps, sometimes as a police inspector in "Slumdog Millionaire", sometimes as a doctor in "The Amazing Spider-Man", sometimes as a powerful businessman in "Jurassic World" and sometimes as the head of an enigmatic international organization known as 'The Consortium' in "Inferno".## While promoting "Inferno", actor Tom Hanks said he wants to be cool like Irrfan.## "Here's what I hate about Irrfan Khan... I always think I'm the coolest guy in the room, and everybody's hanging on to every word I say and everybody's a little intimidated to be in my presence. And then Irrfan Khan walks into the room. And he's the coolest guy in the room," Tom Hanks said about working with Irrfan.## After carving a name for himself in Hindi cinema, he has gradually established himself in the West too. But there was a time in the 1990s when Irrfan was contemplating leaving the glitzy world of showbiz.## British filmmaker Asif Kapadia's "The Warrior" in 2001 gave a much-needed fillip to his career and exposure to the West that opened new vistas. From there on, there was no looking back.## In an interview with IANS in the past, Irrfan had shared how his move to tread the Hollywood path was initially met with criticism.## "When I entered Hollywood, most of my colleagues and industry people used to say that 'Hollywood mein kya hai', 'Taxi driver aur waiter ke role hi hote hain'. But fortunately, things have changed. Now, nationality is not important," he said, going on to use his character in "Inferno" to further elaborate his point. For me in 'Inferno', nationality doesn't matter, or like in 'Jurassic World', where I played the role of Simon Masrani -- he could have been an Indian Sindhi or an Italian. So that is how things are changing. Your nationality doesn't really become a limitation," the National Award-winning star had said.## He also starred in the 2017 film "The Song Of Scorpions", and 2007 movie "A Mighty Heart", which also featured Angelina Jolie, besides the Indo-German short film "The Cloud Door" (1994).## After working on the small screen, Irrfan made his film debut with a cameo in 1988 through Mira Nair's Oscar-nominated "Salaam Bombay". The actor passed away in Mumbai on Wednesday. He was 53.## The actor, diagnosed with a neuroendocrine tumor in 2018, was still recovering from the disease after extensive treatment in London.## The actor was taking baby steps back into the acting world. He recovered well enough to complete the shoot of "Angrezi Medium", which was incidentally the last film to hit the screens in India before the COVID-19 outbreak in the country.## Here's a look at some of his iconic work in the West## * The Warrior (2001)## Directed by British filmmaker Asif Kapadia, the movie featured Irrfan as a warrior in feudal Rajasthan and chronicles his journey to give up the sword. The 2001 film won a BAFTA that year.## * A Mighty Heart (2007)## In Michael Winterbottom's "A Mighty Heart", which narrates true story of the kidnap and murder of Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl, Irrfan got on board for the role of a Pakistani intelligence officer known only as Captain, and impressed all with his skills.## * Inferno (2016)## In the thriller film, directed by Ron Howard, Irrfan is seen as Harry "The Provost" Sims, head of The Consortium, who is helping Zobrist in his mission to reduce the Earth's growing population. It also features Tom Hanks, Felicity Jones, Omar Sy, Ben Foster and Sidse Babett Knudsen.## * The Namesake (2006)## He collaborated with Mira Nair for the film based on the novel by Jhumpa Lahiri. The film narrates the struggles of Ashoke and Ashima Ganguli (Irrfan and Tabu) as first-generation immigrants from trying to find a place in the US while raising their children.## * Slumdog Millionaire (2008)## Danny Boyle's Oscar-winning film was a game-changer for Irrfan and propelled him into the big league. In the film, he featured as a police inspector who gets caught up in the main storyline -- about Jamal Malik (Dev Patel) who becomes a TV sensation after winning the Indian version of "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?".## * Life Of Pi (2012)## The Ang Lee film is about an Indian man named "Pi" Patel, who is narrating his life story to a novelist. It's about how at 16 he survives a shipwreck and is adrift in the ocean on a lifeboat with a tiger. He essayed the older Pi Patel in the adventure drama. The movie was a huge success both critically and commercially.## * The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)## In the superhero film by Marc Webb, he was seen as a super scientist named Rajit Ratha. He featured alongside Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, and Rhys Ifans and others.## * Jurassic World (2015)## Irrfan joined Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard in the sci-fi film to essay the role of Simon Masrani, CEO of the Masrani Corporation and the owner of Jurassic World. It was a commercially successful project and ensured more visibility for the actor in Hollywood.## * Puzzle (2018)## The drama film directed by Marc Turtletaub follows the life of a stay-at-home mother Agnes who enters a puzzle building competition. Irrfan starred as the puzzle partner of Kelly Macdonald's character Agnes.## Stay tuned...