One of India’s finest actors Irrfan Khan passes away!
Well known Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan passed away today at a private hospital in Mumbai where he had been admitted for a colon infection.
He was 54.
Irrfan put up a brave fight even after he was diagoned with colon cancer in 2018. The actor took even that news in his stride and continued to work.
He came up with a sterling performance even in his last film, Angrezi Medium, which released just days before the lockdown was announced.
Irrfan will be remembered for his superb performances in several films including Piku, The Lunch Box and the Hollywood films Inferno, Jurassic World, Life of Pi and Slumdog Millionaire. But the one role that he will be remembered most for is Paan Singh Tomar.
The actor, who has also acted in a Telugu film called Sainikudu opposite Mahesh Babu, was undoubtedly one of India’s greatest performers.
A man of few words, Irrfan made sure that every word he spoke had value just like every character he played had something to offer to the viewer.
His family issued an official statement soon after his passing away.
“‘I trust, I have surrendered’. These were some of the many words that Irrfan expressed in a heartfelt note he wrote in 2018, opening up about his fight with cancer. And a man of few words and an actor of silent expressions with his deep eyes and his memorable actions on screen. It’s saddening that this day, we have to bring forward the news of him passing away. Irrfan was a strong soul, someone who fought till the very end and always inspired everyone who came close to him. After having been struck by lighting in 2018 with the news of a rare cancer, he took life soon after as it came an dhe fought the many battles that came with it. Surrounded by his love, his family for whom he most cared, he left for his heavenly abode, leaving behind truly a legacy of his own. We all pray and hope that he is at peace. And to resonate and part with his words he ahd said, ‘As if I was tasting life for the first time, the magical side of it.'”
Two of south India’s biggest stars Kamal Haasan and Mahesh Babu put out condolence messages as soon as they heard of his demise.
Kamal Haasan said, “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.”
Mahesh Babu said, “Deeply saddened by the news of #IrrfanKhan’s untimely demise. A brilliant actor gone too soon. He will be truly missed… My heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones. RIP “
