Anup Singh, who directed Irrfan Khan in the critically-acclaimed Qissa: The Lonely Ghost (2013), has announced a special book, titled Irrfan: Dialogues with the Wind, on the actor’s 54th birthday as a tribute to the late star.

Singh said the book may have emerged from “tremendous grief” but it is ultimately a celebration of the life and art of Irrfan. The actor’s wife Sutapa Sikdar said the book was the best birthday gift for Irrfan that she could dream of. “Anup’s book is poignant, lyrical and soulful. It resonated with me so much that I could actually see Anup and Irrfan’s interaction. All the best!” she said.