Bollywood star Irrfan Khan passed away today at a hospital in Mumbai, where he was admitted for colon infection. The 53-year-old actor had...
Irrfan is survived by his wife Sutapa and sons – Babil and Ayan. He had been admitted to the intensive care unit of Mumbai’s Kokilaben hospital on Tuesday with a colon infection and on Wednesday morning a statement was released confirming his death. Irrfan's mother had passed away in Rajasthan just three days back and the actor had been unable to attend her funeral due to the nationwide curfew. He had to make do with seeing her over a video call.
Fellow Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan said Khan’s death left a “huge vacuum”. “An incredible talent, a gracious colleague, a prolific contributor to the world of cinema … left us too soon,” tweeted Bachchan.
“The charisma you brought to everything you did was pure magic,” tweeted Priyanka Chopra. “Your talent forged the way for so many in so many avenues. You inspired so many of us. Irrfan Khan you will truly be missed. Condolences to the family.”
Indian politician Rahul Gandhi described Khan as a “versatile and talented actor” who would be “greatly missed” while Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said India had lost “one of the most exceptional actors of our time.”
In March 2018, Khan revealed he had been diagnosed with a neuroendocrine tumour, but after extensive treatment he recovered well enough to shoot Angrezi Medium, the film that would turn out to be his last, and whose release this March was cut short because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Best known to English-speaking audiences as the police inspector in Slumdog Millionaire and for his roles in Jurassic World and Life of Pi, Khan was a Bollywood mainstay, acting in hits such as Haider, Piku and Hindi Medium.
He last appeared in 'Angrezi Medium' which was released a few days before the lock-down. Many Kollywood celebrities have mourned the death of the actor. Here is the compilation of tweets by actors,
Too soon to leave @irrfank Ji. Your work always left me in awe. You’re one of the finest actors I know, I wish you stayed longer. You deserved more time. Strength to the family at this time.— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) April 29, 2020
Actor Irrfan Khan Dies In Mumbai At 53. This is such a tragedy and heart. RIP Irfan sir. The industry has lost an exceptional artist and human. You will be so so missed . Spread the happiness in Heaven. https://t.co/smQygfHpMM— Ranganathan Madhavan (@ActorMadhavan) April 29, 2020
Heartbroken by the news, what a great talent and a wonderful human being we have lost. I will always remember his kind words to me. There is a better place and I know he is there. My deepest condolences to his family and dear ones. May his soul rest in peace— Dhanush (@dhanushkraja) April 29, 2020
Thankyou for your artistry, magic and light. Thankyou for being you .we will miss you π I pray that you found all that you looked for here and I wish you the most beautiful onward journey .. pic.twitter.com/5MMUBw3JoD— shruti haasan (@shrutihaasan) April 29, 2020
Thank you for your incredible work, for always inspiring us, for every detailed nuance and for your genius...— Aditi Rao Hydari (@aditiraohydari) April 29, 2020
We will miss you sir and all the movies that could have been...#RIP #IrrfanKhan #GoneTooSoon
Such heartbreaking news ,an incredible Artist with an iconic Legacy of work . Gone too soon . He was an inspiration to me and many . #IrrfanKhan A great loss to cinema and the craft . May your soul RIP. Deepest condolences to his family .#RIPIrrfanKhan— Hansika (@ihansika) April 29, 2020
My memories with Irrfan are only that of laughter and smiles. I still can’t process this. A humble actor/friend like Irrfan Khan will never be born again. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife and sons who have to deal with such a huge and unpredictable loss ππ» pic.twitter.com/NocGgxpzgQ— Neetu N Chandra (@Neetu_Chandra) April 29, 2020
Extremely painful.. Ahh ..too early Irfan.. ππthank you for your contribution to the collective global art .. we will miss you . RIP pic.twitter.com/9NrNFRwlh4— Prakash Raj (@prakashraaj) April 29, 2020
When we thought nothing could make us feel worse,this happened. I think I will refuse to believe you are no more by watching all your work time n again n again n again. I have known you that way n shall continue to know you that way for ever. You ARE the best we have #IrrfanKhan— taapsee pannu (@taapsee) April 29, 2020
Gone too soon.— Kasturi Shankar (@KasthuriShankar) April 29, 2020
Acclaimed actor #IrrfanKhan has died at 54; Lost two-year battle with neuroendocrine cancer.
A very sad day for Indian and world cinema.
I am personally shaken. pic.twitter.com/DFljB0JWY3
#ripirfankhan— pcsreeramISC (@pcsreeram) April 29, 2020
We have lost one India’s finest actor .The films in which he portrayed his character will always be remember.may his soul rest in peace.
Saddened to hear this, unbelievable ππ #IrrfanKhan pic.twitter.com/TCSWcReDUw— Riythvika✨ (@Riythvika) April 29, 2020
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