It's indeed a sad day for Bollywood. Irrfan Khan, one of the finest talents of the industry, has passed away at the age of 53. The actor was diagnosed with a neuroendocrine tumour in 2018, and he underwent treatment for the same abroad. And he was recently admitted to Kokilaben Hospital, in Mumbai, due to colon infection. Following which, he left for a heavenly abode today. Filmmaker Shoojit Sircar shared this sad news on Twitter by writing, "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."
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
As soon as he broke the news of his demise on Twitter, many Bollywood celebrities like Taapsee Pannu, Mini Mathur, Ajay Devgn, Amitabh Bachchan, Karan Johar, Bhumi Pednekar, Parineeti Chopra and Onir expressed grief over Irrfan Khan's sudden demise.
Here's what they tweeted:
You will be missed ... RIP #IrrfanKhan pic.twitter.com/2l2BLq1lwv
— John Abraham (@TheJohnAbraham) April 29, 2020
Remembering Irfan . This was the first scene from his first film in which he played the lead role: https://t.co/5bnYi3o62j
— Mahesh Bhatt (@MaheshNBhatt) April 29, 2020
Our loss, heaven’s gain. #IrrfanKhan #RIP Thank you for all the magic you weaved on celluloid. Condolences to the family and loved ones.
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) 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
An actor who inspired our generation world over with revolutionary performances. Heartbreaking loss. We pray for strength for your family. Rest in peace #IrrfanKhan Sir?? ❤️
— Kiara Advani (@advani_kiara) April 29, 2020
RIP #IrrfanKhan
— Arbaaz Khan (@arbaazSkhan) 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
#irfankhanactor ...One of the greatest ambassadors of Indian cinema has left us. Gone too soon..#RamadanDay5 ?? #memories #oscar2009 #innalillahiwainnailaihirajioon
— A.R.Rahman (@arrahman) April 29, 2020
Deeply saddened to hear about Irrfan sir. The world lost a great soul and an incredible artist today. My most sincere and heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones ??
— Sidharth Malhotra (@SidMalhotra) April 29, 2020
Thank you for your incredible work, for always inspiring us, for every detailed nuance and for your genius...
We will miss you sir and all the movies that could have been...#RIP #IrrfanKhan #GoneTooSoon— Aditi Rao Hydari (@aditiraohydari) April 29, 2020
Thank you for your incredible work, for always inspiring us, for every detailed nuance and for your genius...
We will miss you sir and all the movies that could have been...#RIP #IrrfanKhan #GoneTooSoon— Aditi Rao Hydari (@aditiraohydari) April 29, 2020
Gups, Thanks to you got to shoot with him for a few days for Alibaug. His enthusiasm, natural talent, graciousness on set was just too special? #IrrfanKhan https://t.co/1t4lUB6pPO
— Sophie C (@Sophie_Choudry) April 29, 2020
Deeply saddened to hear about demise of Irrfan Khan. This is huge loss to the world. May his soul rest in peace.
— Disha Patani (@DishPatani) April 29, 2020
The charisma you brought to everything you did was pure magic. Your talent forged the way for so many in so many avenues.. You inspired so many of us. #IrrfanKhan you will truly be missed. Condolences to the family. pic.twitter.com/vjhd5aoFhc
— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) April 29, 2020
Such terrible news...saddened to hear about the demise of #IrrfanKhan, one of the finest actors of our time. May God give strength to his family in this difficult time ??
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) April 29, 2020
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
Saddened by the untimely passing of #IrrfanKhan sir? condolences to the family?? gone too soon.
— Tiger Shroff (@iTIGERSHROFF) April 29, 2020
Very sad to hear of Irfan's passing. An immense talent! An actor for whom I had great admiration. My condolences to his family. Rest in Glory!
— Abhishek Bachchan (@juniorbachchan) April 29, 2020
Very saddened to hear about #IrrfanKhan an extraordinary talent who contributed to the world cinema will be missed. All strength to the family RIP?
— Rakesh Roshan (@RakeshRoshan_N) April 29, 2020
I don't know what to say... my heart aches when I write this. He was one the strongest people I knew, a fighter. And so are Sutapa ma'am, Babil and Ayan. Im just grateful that our paths crossed in this lifetime. He is and will always be an inspiration to many.A legend. The man who changed the wave of the Indian film industry. May his soul rest in peace.
RIP Irfan Khan sahab.....I’m sure your in a better place now...you and your works will live on forever! ???
— Tusshar (@TusshKapoor) April 29, 2020
Cinema will always miss you . RIP Irfaan bhai?. pic.twitter.com/tmjq8aX7Sb
— sonu sood (@SonuSood) April 29, 2020
I am spellbound..rip my friend..some one I respected nd adored deeply!! @irrfank
— Manisha Koirala (@mkoirala) April 29, 2020
#IrrfanKhan was truly a one of a kind actor and the magic he brought to the screen will be sorely missed. RIP. #gonetosoon
— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) April 29, 2020
Deeply saddened to learn that #Irffan Khan passed away this morning. Gone too soon .. such a powerful actor and how valiantly he fought back the cancer. Its a big loss not only to his family but to the entire film industry. RIP
— Azmi Shabana (@AzmiShabana) 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 forever. You ARE the best we have #IrrfanKhan
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
Very sad to hear about #IrrfanKhan. A huge loss for the industry. just 54 ... he will remain forever cherished as one of the finest actors in the Indian Film Industry.
Very sad to hear about #IrrfanKhan . A huge loss for the industry. just 54 ... he will remain forever cherished as one of the finest actors in the Indian Film Industry . pic.twitter.com/2iCfMeRBcZ
— Onir (@IamOnir) April 29, 2020
Gone too soon. Heartbroken for his family and for millions of his fans. Such a rare, genius actor.
This is a huge loss and only tells us that life is rarely fair.
Gone too soon. Heartbroken for his family and for millions of his fans. Such a rare, genius actor.
This is a huge loss and only tells us that life is rarely fair.Rest in peace dear #IrrfanKhan ... make the other side a better one!
— Mini Mathur (@minimathur) April 29, 2020
T 3516 - .. just getting news of the passing of Irfaan Khan .. this is a most disturbing and sad news ..
Folded hands 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
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
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
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
Heartbroken to hear about Irrfan’s untimely demise. It’s an irreparable loss for Indian cinema. Deepest condolences to his wife & sons. RIP Irrfan.
Heartbroken to hear about Irrfan’s untimely demise. It’s an irreparable loss for Indian cinema. Deepest condolences to his wife & sons. RIP Irrfan.
— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) April 29, 2020
So heartbroken on the demise of #IrrfanKhan sir. We are shocked & just sad. My condolences to the family .You will live on forever in our hearts sir. Thank you for entertaining us and giving us such powerful performances .You were an institution & an inspirational force . RIP
So heartbroken on the demise of #IrrfanKhan sir. We are shocked & just sad. My condolences to the family .You will live on forever in our hearts sir. Thank you for entertaining us and giving us such powerful performances .You were an institution & an inspirational force . RIP ??
— bhumi pednekar (@bhumipednekar) April 29, 2020
Irrfan sir, you were the nicest, coolest guy. Every interaction with you was so memorable. The world has lost the most talented actor, the nicest human being and a real fighter!! All my love and strength to the family
Irrfan sir, you were the nicest, coolest guy. Every interaction with you was so memorable. The world has lost the most talented actor, the nicest human being and a real fighter!! All my love and strength to the family ? #RIP #IrrfanKhan
— Parineeti Chopra (@ParineetiChopra) April 29, 2020
Meanwhile, an official statement from the actor's spokesperson read, "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."
May his soul rest in peace.
