The World Mourns The Death Of Bollywood Legend, Irrfan Khan

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It has been a sad day in the world of Bollywood and Hollywood, as the world is mourning the death of a great actor and “legend”, Irrfan Khan.

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According to reports, the Bollywood actor passed away after a two-year battle with neuroendocrine tumour at 53.

Many will remember the actor for his work in Hindi cinema and from multiple British and American films.

In addition to Bollywood films like Paan Singh Tomar and The Lunchbox, Irrfan Khan also starred in Danny Boyle’s Slumdog Millionaire, Ang Lee’s Life of Pi, and blockbusters such as The Amazing Spider-Man where he playes Oscorp’s Dr. Rajit Ratha, and Jurassic World where he played dinosaur theme park CEO Simon Masrani.

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Irrfan Khan’s passing was confirmed by a publicist and the actor’s Piku director Shoojit Sircar who tweeted: “My dear friend Irrfan. 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.”

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

“ ‘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,” the actor’s publicist said in a statement. “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 lightning in 2018 with the news of a rare cancer, he took life soon after as it came and he fought the many battles that came with it.”

“Surrounded by his love, his family for whom he most cared about, he left for heaven abode, leaving behind a true legacy of his own. We all pray and hope that he is at peace,” the statement continued. “And to resonate and part with his words he has said, ‘As if I was tasting life for the first time, the magical side of it.’

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Friends and fans all over the world are mourning the loss of a great actor who is gone too soon.

Deeply sad to have lost #IrrfanKhan. A thoughtful man who found beauty in the world around him, even in pain. In our last correspondence, he asked me to remember “the wonderful aspects of our existence” in the darkest of days. Here he is, laughing. pic.twitter.com/8eAsSOO9Ie

— Colin Trevorrow (@colintrevorrow) April 29, 2020

A humble tribute to Irrfan Khan #IrrfanKhan RIP 💐 pic.twitter.com/AwA58LhHim

— Funchershop (@funchershop) April 29, 2020

My condolences on the tragic & untimely death of Shri Irrfan Khan.Even as all expected him to successfully beat disease,he has gone causing an irreplaceable loss to Cinema & Performing Arts.I conferred the National Award for Best Actor(2013) on him for his movie Paan Singh Tomar. pic.twitter.com/QdyiaXzNPw

— Pranab Mukherjee (@CitiznMukherjee) April 29, 2020

R.I.P. Irrfan Khan (1967-2020)

🎥: LIFE OF PI (Ang Lee, 2012) pic.twitter.com/2U4PphsTzb

— Film at Lincoln Center (@FilmLinc) April 29, 2020

RIP to a legend, Irrfan Khan. You will live forever through your powerful performances. My heartfelt condolences to your family. 🙏🏼

— K L Rahul (@klrahul11) April 29, 2020

My friend...inspiration & the greatest actor of our times. Allah bless your soul Irrfan bhai...will miss you as much as cherish the fact that you were part of our lives.
“पैमाना कहे है कोई, मैखाना कहे है दुनिया तेरी आँखों को भी, क्या क्या ना कहे है” Love u pic.twitter.com/yOVoCete4A

— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) April 29, 2020

Congress President Smt. Sonia Gandhi writes to Mrs Sutapa Sikdar expressing her deepest condolences on the sad & untimely demise of legendary actor Irrfan Khan. pic.twitter.com/bmeHJ7uiaY

— Congress (@INCIndia) April 29, 2020

Woke up to the sad news that Irrfan Khan has died at 53. One of those absolutely reliable character actors and not-often-enough leads ("The Lunchbox") who made a movie better just by showing up. An arthouse star in India, a sure bet in H'wood films. RIP to a class act. pic.twitter.com/g80at3GBGC

— Ty Burr (@tyburr) April 29, 2020

Legends never depart, they live on with their legacies. RIP Mr. Irrfan Khan!🙏#IrrfanKhan #RIPIrrfanKhan pic.twitter.com/cui8zuOXBM

— Salman Khan Films (@SKFilmsOfficial) April 29, 2020

Rest in peace one of the greatest actors of our time, Irrfan Khan. I never met him but he was an inspiration and a hero to me and millions of others. His work was consistently transcendent, he was a guiding light for so many of us. pic.twitter.com/BwobeLvNLn

— Riz Ahmed (@rizwanahmed) April 29, 2020

"Be kind to each other. And yes, wait for me."

~ Irrfan Khan

It's absolutely difficult to accept ur absence. Please try to make a splendour comeback if it's possible. We're will be waiting. 🥀#RIPIrrfanKhan pic.twitter.com/Ce8L3LCnIn

— ϐєγοи∂ τнє мιѕτ (@sm_chirps16) April 29, 2020

Each Irrfan Khan performance was music — full of soul, heart, wit and his own singular rhythm. And he was the loveliest man. Such an awful loss. https://t.co/FFHR4KtJKu

— Cameron Bailey (@cameron_tiff) April 29, 2020

As you journey from this world to the next, leaving behind empty screens and empty hearts, we will always remember this day and this journey we made together.

Irrfan Khan
1967 - forever#RIPIrrfan pic.twitter.com/ce0gr3OjEQ

— Platoon One Films (@PlatoonOneFilms) April 29, 2020

Irrfan khan is no more, Legends never die, they're always in our hearts❤️
RIP #IrfanKhan pic.twitter.com/vjy9pCWIim

— Usain Neil (@UsainNeil) April 29, 2020

I had not more than a couple of conversations with you Irfan but I have a tear in my eye as I type this .You were a rare human being. I will miss you. Thank you for showing me what being authentic truly means. RIP.

— Hrithik Roshan (@iHrithik) April 29, 2020

#RIPIrrfanKhan ❤❤❤
We all have to take the moment to say goodbye to this extraordinary actor... I loved him in Life of PI ❤ and The Millionaire... one of the most versatile actors!
You must take life the way it comes at you and make the best of it...
He did it! pic.twitter.com/7LvTGV5zeZ

— Samy Gioia (@SamyGioia) April 29, 2020

Irrfan Khan's absence will be felt like Heath Ledger and Philip Seymour Hoffman's.
Such talents are extremely rare and will be always remembered.

— S. (@LoyleMoltisanti) April 29, 2020

Deeply disturbed to hear about the passing of Irrfan Khan. It feels like yesterday coming back from the sets of Hindi Medium. You taught me a lot as an actor and a mentor. Such a brilliant actor gone too soon. I'm at a loss for words.
RIP Raj 💔
Yours Only, Meeta 🌸#IrrfanKhan pic.twitter.com/FaDx1dznFA

— Saba Qamar (@s_qamarzaman) April 29, 2020

Irrfan Khan is survived by his wife, Sutapa Sikdar, and their sons, Babil and Ayan.

RIP Irrfan Khan, thank you for leaving a beautiful presence in the world. Gone, but never forgotten.

Our thoughts and love are with his loved ones at this time.

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