Irrfan Khan’s Legacy Lives On Through ‘The Song of Scorpions’

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Irrfan Khan
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Irrfan Khan, an acclaimed actor in Hindi cinema, passed away in 2020, but his legacy lives on. His last film, ‘The Song of Scorpions’, is set to release in theaters on April 28th, with the trailer having been released on Wednesday. Directed by Anoop Singh, the movie was first screened at the 70th Locarno Film Festival back in 2017.

Set in Rajasthan, the movie tells the story of Nooran, a scorpion singer who believes that the song of the scorpion can save someone’s life. She inherited this skill from her grandmother Zubaida. Irrfan plays the character of a camel trader in the movie, while veteran Hindi cinema actress Waheeda Rehman also appears in an important role. The story is based on a local belief in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, that if someone is stung by a scorpion, they will die within 24 hours, but can be saved by the song of the scorpion.

The Song of Scorpions: A Multi-National Production

‘The Song of Scorpions’ is a multi-national production, with Swiss, French and Singaporean involvement. Iranian actress Golshifteh Farahani takes on the female lead alongside Irrfan. The movie was originally set to release in 2021 but was postponed.

Prior to this movie, Irrfan had worked with Anoop on the popular film ‘Kissa’. In Bollywood, Irrfan’s last theatrical release was ‘Angrezi Medium’ in March 2020. After his death, the 2007 film ‘Murder at Teesri Manzil 302’ was streamed on G5.

Golshifteh’s Rise to International Fame

Golshifteh has acted in several international films, including ‘The Passion Stone’, ‘Just Like a Woman’, ‘My Sweet Pepperlands’, ‘Rosewater’, and ‘Eden’. She also appeared in the lead role in the Netflix film ‘Extraction’ and is set to reprise her role in the sequel.

In conclusion, Irrfan Khan’s legacy lives on through his final film, ‘The Song of Scorpions’, which is set to release soon. The film features a talented cast, including Iranian actress Golshifteh Farahani and veteran Hindi cinema actress Waheeda Rehman. With a story based on a local belief in Rajasthan, the film promises to be a captivating tale of hope and survival.

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