A rare and long-lost film of legendary Indian actor Irrfan Khan has finally been released six years after his death, leaving fans emotional and surprised.
According to Indian media reports, Irrfan Khan’s unreleased film The Last Tenant, featuring Vidya Balan, has been made available on YouTube on the occasion of the actor’s sixth death anniversary.
The film had remained unseen for nearly 25 years and has now been presented to audiences for the first time.
Soon after its release, the movie attracted remarkable attention, receiving more than 200,000 views within just three days, reflecting strong public curiosity and emotional attachment to the late actor’s work.
“The Last Tenant” was produced in 2000 on a limited budget. It was written and directed by Sarthak Dasgupta, while production responsibilities were jointly handled by Neena Dasgupta and Sarthak Dasgupta.
The film holds unique significance as it features both Irrfan Khan and Vidya Balan during the early stages of their careers, making it a rare piece of Indian cinematic history.
Interestingly, it also remains the only on-screen collaboration between the two celebrated actors and is considered among Vidya Balan’s earliest acting projects.
The story revolves around a heartbroken musician who takes shelter in an abandoned house before leaving the country. Through loneliness, memories and music, the narrative unfolds into a symbolic and emotional journey.
Reacting to the film’s release, Vidya Balan described it as a deeply emotional moment in her career and said that her only shared project with Irrfan Khan would always remain special for her.
Reports said the major reason behind the film’s decades-long delay was the disappearance of its original footage, which kept the completed project unreleased for over two decades.
Director Sarthak Dasgupta said the film had become a forgotten dream for him, which has now been presented to the world as a tribute to Irrfan Khan’s memory.
The release is being seen not only as an emotional gift for Irrfan Khan’s fans but also as a valuable glimpse into the golden past of Indian cinema.