Tahir Raj Bhasin recently called Sushant Singh Rajput the most intelligent actor. He also shared his thoughts on the acting of Shah Rukh Khan and Irrfan Khan.
In conversation with Bollywood Bubble, Tahir acknowledged the big comparison to Irrfan and SRKexpressing his admiration for both actors. He particularly praised Irrfan for his passion and ability to convey emotions through his eyes. Tahir noted that even when Irrfan played a negative character, like in Haasil, there was a deep human connection in his performance that made you understand his character’s mindset.
Tahir also shared his admiration for Shah Rukh, highlighting not just his superstar status, but how he brings style to even the anti-heroes he portrays, like in Baazigar and Darr. He also mentioned Shah Rukh’s charm in films like DDLJ. Tahir believes it’s the combination of making great choices and adding style to his roles that makes Shah Rukh’s performances stand out, which is why he admires both actors.
Tahir further recalled his first meeting with Sushant Singh Rajput, describing him as the most intelligent actor he had worked with. He mentioned that Sushant, an engineer by education, was always reading and deeply focused on his characters. Tahir added that Sushant was encouraging and motivational, often asking others about their work and offering advice, despite being a senior co-star.