While the public often focuses on his seemingly ageless appearance, Irfani’s off-screen life has tested him severely. In May 2023, Irfani and his wife Maryam Shafaat faced the unimaginable tragedy of losing their young son, Zaviyar Irfani. The loss sent shockwaves through the Pakistani entertainment community, prompting an outpouring of condolences from fellow actors, directors, and fans worldwide.
Irfani stepped away from public life and social media during this period to grieve privately with his family. When he returned to sets to film Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum, colleagues observed a deeper, quieter emotional resonance in his work.
Maintaining a physical presence that defies his mid-forties has required immense personal structure. Irfani avoids fads and extreme crash diets. His fitness regimen centers on calisthenics, functional resistance training, daily cardio, and an uncompromising sleep schedule. He attributes his longevity not to vanity clinics, but to decade-long consistency, hydration, clean nutrition, and the inner mental discipline he learned as an officer's son in Peshawar.
