Was in queue for long: Irrfan on popular award

Mumbai Dec 6 (IANS) For Irrfan Khan whose performances find critical acclaim it was a welcome change to be acknowledged by a popular awards platform here.

Irrfan on Sunday won the Best Actor (Popular Choice) at the Star Screen Awards for "Hindi Medium". He was also nominated for "Qarib Qarib Singlle".

"It s great to be acknowledged by popular awards in a popular main actor category. I was in queue for a long time. And this time for two movies which are Qarib Qarib Singlle and Hindi Medium . I will celebrate this and God promise (I) won t get delusional " Irrfan said in a statement.

After his victory he had tweeted: " Haasil se Hindi Medium tak villain se popular hero tak.... Thank you Star Screen Awards."

--IANS
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