They say the best ones always get taken away first. 53 years is not the age to be taken away but sadly, actor Irrfan Khan’s journey on this earth has come to an end today. Probably one of the most talented actors in the country and the first to make a name for himself in big screen Hollywood movies, Khan recently lost a 2-year battle against a neuroendocrine tumour.
It was in 2018 that Khan first shared news of him being diagnosed with the tumour and just yesterday, he was admitted to Mumbai’s Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, being under observation for a colon infection after having breating difficulties. Less than an hour ago, it was filmmaker Shoojit Shircar who shared the news of Irrfan Khan’s death, on Twitter:
My dear friend Irfaan. You fought and fought and fought. I will always be proud of you.. we shall meet again.. condolences to Sutapa and Babil.. you too fought, Sutapa you gave everything possible in this fight. Peace and Om shanti. Irfaan Khan salute.
— Shoojit Sircar (@ShoojitSircar) April 29, 2020
The acclaimed actor first made it big in Hollywood, after which he decided to do Indian movies as well, including blockbusters like Slumdog Millionaire, Life of Pi, as well as roles in Jurassic World, and The Amazing Spider-Man. It was only last weekend that the actor’s mother, Saeeda Begum passed away at the age of 95, and it was reprted that he attended the funeral via video call.
Also known as just Irrfan, he had previously undergone treatment abroad for several months last year, working on just one acting project at the time, Angrezi Medium directed by Homi Adajania, havig also done ‘Hindi Medium’ in the past. Reports also sugest that because of the coronavirus lockdown situation, Khan was unable to get his treatments done on time and as frequently as required.
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Tributes from various actors have already started pouring in on Twitter:
With a heavy heart I post this tweet . A phenomenal actor , such an inspiration his performances have been for me . He battled for his life but sadly leaves us today . RIP Irrfan Khan . OM Shanti 🙏
— Anushka Sharma (@AnushkaSharma) April 29, 2020
Nothing can be more heartbreaking and tragic than the news of passing away of a dear friend, one of the finest actors and a wonderful human being #IrrfanKhan. Saddest day!! May his soul rest in peace. #OmShanti 🙏 pic.twitter.com/QSm05p7PfU
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) April 29, 2020
T 3516 – .. just getting news of the passing of Irfaan Khan .. this is a most disturbing and sad news .. 🙏
An incredible talent .. a gracious colleague .. a prolific contributor to the World of Cinema .. left us too soon .. creating a huge vacuum ..
Prayers and duas 🙏— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) April 29, 2020
Gone too soon is the inspiration and the entertainment #IrrfanKhan a great loss to cinema and the craft .. may you rest in peace brother 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/ggyC2mBAyr
— Randeep Hooda (@RandeepHooda) April 29, 2020
Thank you for those indelible movie memories….thank you for raising the bar as an artist …thank you for enriching our Cinema….we will miss you terribly Irrfan but will always always be immensely grateful for your presence in our lives…..our cinema….we salute you🙏❤️😪
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) April 29, 2020
