Irrfan Khan to head Abu Dhabi Film Festival jury

Irrfan Khan is set to head the jury of Abu Dhabi Film Festival, it has been revealed.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, 'The Lunchbox' star will be joined by Algerian novelist and academic Waciny Laredi, U.S director-producer Stephen Shainberg, Australian director Cate Shortland and Palestinian actor Ali Suliman.

Khan will be heading the narrative feature competition during the event.

The event opens on October 24, 2014 with the world premiere of Emirati film 'From A to B'.