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'I can feel Irrfan's presence'

'My respect for Irrfan has grown 100 times now when he is no longer with us.'




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What Irrfan's Son Babil Wants To Explore

'Mere father ki khubiyaan woh lekar chale gaye, ab mein apne khubiyaan explore karoonga.'




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When Tillotama Shome thinks of Irrfan Khan | An excerpt from Shubhra Gupta’s new book, Irrfan: A Life in Movies

Film critic Shubhra Gupta engages with members of the cinema fraternity to unearth little-known facets of the late actor’s life and personality in her new book




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My ouch! Irrfan moment

I just remembered my absolutely ouch! Irrfan moment, that makes me cringe each time I recall it. One of the relatively early big film programmes I curated was Made by Women, an international women's film festival, way back in 2004. We screened great films, mostly 35mm prints, directed by women filmmakers from all over the world. They ranged from Marziyeh Meshkiny's The Day I Became a Woman (Iran), Anne Fontaine's How I Killed My Father (France) to Ligy Pullappally's Sancharram (India) and Joan Gratz's Mona Lisa Descending a Staircase (animation, USA). We opened with Aparna Sen's beloved classic 36 Chowringhee Lane at the YB Chavan Centre (remember it?). Bishakha Datta, who heads Point of View, a non-profit that amplifies women's voices and had organised the event, was Festival Director.

Sen had flown in for the inauguration from Kolkata, ever elegant. Irfan Khan (the second 'r' hadn't rolled in yet) had very kindly agreed to be special guest at the inaugural. A huge crowd had turned up, and we let them in. My colleagues escorted Sen in, while I remained outside waiting for Irfan, who unfortunately had been held up in traffic, and arrived later than planned. When I escorted him in, the hall was pitch dark. I realised to my horror, that Sen had inaugurated the festival alone and, as the crowd had got restless, the screening had begun. Eeks! I apologised profusely to Irfan, and escorted him to the reserved VIP row, only to find that the enthu crowd had ripped the 'reserved' seat signs and occupied every seat in the house; many were even sitting in the aisles.

Crouching and whispering, I cravenly begged a series of people in the audience to give up their seat for Irfan, but they were engrossed in the film. Seeing I was in big trouble, Irfan graciously whispered, "Don't worry, Meenakshi, I'll sit on the carpet." "No, NO! Please give me a moment," I yelped. Finally, I managed to persuade someone to give up his seat for Irfan in the front row. Double eeks! From there, Irfan watched 36 Chowringhee Lane, at a 60 degree angle. Life-long, I could never live down the humiliation of being unable to treat Irfan as the star he truly was. But, Irfan was so incredibly decent about it—which made me feel even worse. He quietly vanished as the film ended, and when I phoned him to apologise, he gently brushed aside my apology and discussed what a marvellous film it was.

The episode taught me two things: if you show a great Indian film for the inaugural of an international film festival, the public will come, even if it is a 20-year-old film. Second, a great film can turn even a star into a fan. Yet, I can think of no other star who would behave with such extraordinary humility and grace, as Irfan did that evening. The festival was a great success in Mumbai, and did an all-India tour of eight cities in 2004. In fact, I curated another edition of Made by Women in 2005, with an all-India tour as well.

Adieu, Irrfan!

Meenakshi Shedde is India and South Asia Delegate to the Berlin International Film Festival, National Award-winning critic, curator to festivals worldwide and journalist. Reach her at meenakshi.shedde@mid-day.com

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RIP Irrfan: बॉलीवुड का 'मदारी' इरफान खान तो खेल दिखाकर चले गए, देखें Rare तस्वीरें

इरफान खान आज बॉलीवुड के साथ साथ इस दुनिया को भी अलविदा कह चुके हैं। मुंबई के कोकिलाबेन अस्पताल में इरफान खान ने आखिरी सांसे लीं। सोशल मीडिया से लेकर गूगल पर इरफान की कहानी और किस्से ही छाए हुए हैं।




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Malayalam Cinema Remembers Irrfan Khan: Here's What Mammootty, Mohanlal & So On Have To Say!

Irrfan Khan, one of the finest acting talents of the Indian film industry passed away. The 53-year-old breathed his last at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai where he was admitted due to colon infection. Irrfan Khan's death news came out as




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Dulquer Salmaan & Parvathy Thiruvothu Mourn Irrfan Khan's Demise: Recall Working With The Actor

Irrfan Khan, the supremely talented actor bid goodbye to this world today (April 29, 2020). The news of the actor's demise came out as a great shock for both his fans and the industry members. Dulquer Salmaan and Parvathy Thiruvothu, the




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Fahadh Faasil Remembers Irrfan Khan, Says 'I Owe My Career To Him'

The reports regarding the untimely demise of Irrfan Khan, the supremely talented actor came out as a great shock for the Indian film fraternity. The cine-goers across the world are currently mourning the death of Irrfan, who created magic on the




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Colors TV To Pay Tribute To Irrfan Khan & Rishi Kapoor; Hina Khan, Arjun & Others To Participate

Bollywood actors, Irrfan Khan and Rishi Kapoor's sudden demise left a big void in the entertainment industry. Many actors took to social media to offer condolences. Now, Colors TV is set to pay tribute to the prolific actors with a virtual




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Deepika Padukone Dedicates An Emotional Tribute To Late Actor Irrfan Khan As Piku Completes 5 Years

The news of Irrfan Khan's shocking demise is yet to sink in. The actor died of neuroendocrine tumour on April 29, 2020. One of his films Piku, co-starring Amitabh Bachchan and Deepika Padukone, completes 5 years today (May 8, 2020).




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Deepika Padukone's Message For Irrfan Khan Is What His Fans Want To Say: 'Please Come Back'

Irrfan Khan lost his battle against neuroendocrine tumour, and left for his heavenly abode on April 29, 2020. However, it's hard to believe that the actor is no longer with us. Besides Irrfan's family and friends, even his co-stars continue to




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Anurag Basu Wanted Irrfan Khan To Play Ranbir Kapoor's Father In Jagga Jasoos!

Anurag Basu and Irrfan Khan had worked together for the 2007 film Life...In A Metro. Recently, while speaking with Mumbai Mirror, the filmmaker revealed that he was working on a sequel to the film with Irrfan. While revealing that




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Irrfan Khan No More: Director Pawan Kumar Offers Condolences, Says, ‘Always Wanted To Work With You’

The entertainment world is completely under shock as Irrfan Khan passed away in Mumbai. The extraordinary actor, who was 53, breathed his last at Mumbai's Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital. The Angrezi Medium star was admitted to the hospital on Tuesday, owing




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Anurag Basu Wanted Irrfan Khan To Play Ranbir Kapoor's Father In Jagga Jasoos!

Anurag Basu and Irrfan Khan had worked together for the 2007 film Life...In A Metro. Recently, while speaking with Mumbai Mirror, the filmmaker revealed that he was working on a sequel to the film with Irrfan. While revealing that




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Irrfan Khan Passes Away Of Colon Infection: Know Its Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis And Treatment

Acclaimed actor Irrfan Khan passed away on the morning of April 29 after a battle with colon infection. In 2018, he had announced that he had been diagnosed with a neuroendocrine tumour and he had undergone treatment in the UK for a




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Why Irrfan picked Piku over Matt Damon

'For the first time, I was seen in an overt romantic role.'




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Irrfan Khan, of ‘Slumdog Millionaire,’ ‘Life of Pi,’ dies


NEW DELHI (AP) — Irrfan Khan, a veteran character actor in Bollywood movies and one of India’s best-known exports to Hollywood, has died. He was 54. Khan played the police inspector in “Slumdog Millionaire” and the park executive Masrani in “Jurassic World.” He also appeared in “The Amazing Spider-Man” and the adventure fantasy “Life of […]




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Irrfan Khan, ‘Life of Pi’ and ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ Star, Dies at 53

Irrfan Khan, the wide-eyed actor who enjoyed art house acclaim in his native India and crossover-success with major Hollywood roles including "Life of Pi," "Jurassic World" and "Inferno," died on Wednesday. He was 53. Khan was previously diagnosed with a neuroendocrine tumour in 2018 and underwent extensive treatment in London. He recovered well enough to […]





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'Slumdog Millionaire' star Irrfan Khan called 'pure magic' in tributes after his death at age 53

Priyanka Chopra, Kal Penn and "Jurassic World" director Colin Trevorrow were among those to pay tribute.





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'Fresh Air' Remembers Bollywood Icon Irrfan Khan

One of India's most beloved film stars, Khan, who died April 29, became internationally known for his work in films like Slumdog Millionaire and Life of Pi. Originally broadcast in 2012.




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Irrfan Khan Dies; Indian Actor Appeared In Crossover Hit 'Slumdog Millionaire'

The versatile actor vaulted to international stardom after playing a police inspector in the 2008 film. Khan, 54, was adored in India despite not being a Bollywood heartthrob.




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Bollywood and Hollywood Actor Irrfan Khan Dies After A Long Illness

Indian actor Irrfan Khan, 54, who leaped from small parts in Bollywood films to featured roles in Hollywood blockbusters such as Slumdog Millionaire and Jurassic World, has died after a long illness.




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'Fresh Air' Remembers Bollywood Icon Irrfan Khan

One of India's most beloved film stars, Khan, who died April 29, became internationally known for his work in films like Slumdog Millionaire and Life of Pi. Originally broadcast in 2012.




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Priyanka Chopra, Riz Ahmed pay tribute to Irrfan Khan, 'a thoughtful man'

Hollywood and Bollywood stars honor Indian actor Irrfan Khan ('Slumdog Millionaire,' 'Life of Pi'), who died Wednesday at 53.




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Appreciation: Irrfan Khan, movie star of unmatched grace, exuded emotion in the smallest of acts

Best known to U.S. viewers for "Life of Pi" and "Slumdog Millionaire" Irrfan Khan, who died Wednesday at 53, infused all his characters with hidden depths.




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Channel24.co.za | Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan, 53, dies

Bollywood star, Irrfan Khan, has died after being admitted to the intensive care unit at Mumbai's Kokilaben hospital.




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What Irrfan Khan and Rishi Kapoor left behind for the lawyers and people to learn?

What Irrfan Khan and Rishi Kapoor left behind for the lawyers and people to learn?




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Amitabh Bachchan Remembers Sridevi And Irrfan Khan In A Throwback Post

"In remembrance of the two that have left us," wrote Amitabh Bachchan




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Deepika Remembers Irrfan Khan With A Sweet Memory From The Sets Of "Piku"

"Rest in peace my dear friend," Deepika had written earlier




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Deepika Remembers Irrfan Khan With A Sweet Memory From The Sets Of "Piku"

"Rest in peace my dear friend," Deepika had written earlier





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Irrfan Khan| 'নিউরো মানেই ব্রেনের অসুখ নয়, গুগল করুন,' যন্ত্রণায় কাতরেও রসিকতা করেছিলেন ইরফান




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Irrfan Khan | মায়ের মৃত্যুর ৪ দিন পরেই প্রয়াত ছেলে ইরফান, চোখের জলে বিদায়...




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Irrfan Khan, of ‘Slumdog Millionaire,’ ‘Life of Pi,’ dies at age 54

Irrfan Khan, a veteran character actor in Bollywood movies and one of India’s best-known exports to Hollywood, has died. He was 54.Khan played the police ...




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Anand Gandhi wishes he 'had created something with' Irrfan Khan before his passing

Anand Gandhi revealed that before Irrfan Khan’s demise, he had been discussing a possible collaboration




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Gulshan Grover believes losing Irrfan Khan's death was 'a personal loss'

Gulshan Grover spoke at length about the demise of Irrfan Khan and Rishi Kapoor and its personal impact




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Ashvin Kumar recalls Irrfan Khan's work ethic in times of injury

Ashvin Kumar recently took a trip down memory lane and reminisced upon Irrfan Khan’s professionalism




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Amitabh Bachchan remembers Irrfan Khan, Sridevi

Sridevi died on February 24, 2018 and Irrfan Khan passed away on April 29, 2020




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Irrfan Khan, Deepika Padukone's throwback video playing tennis wins hearts

Irrfan Khan shared the screen with Deepika in 'Piku'




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Irrfan Khan dead: Bollywood and Slumdog Millionaire actor dies, aged 53

The star, who also appeared in Jurassic World, died after being hospitalised with a colon infection




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Priyanka Chopra and Shilpa Shetty lead tributes to Irrfan Khan after actor dies aged 53

The actor was best known for his Bollywood fame and roles in films like Slumdog Millionaire and Life of Pi




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5 Relationship Lessons Millennials Can Learn From Irrfan & Deepika’s Love Story In ‘Piku’




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Deepika Padukone’s Message For Irrfan Khan Is What His Fans Want To Tell The Late Actor Right Now




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How Irrfan Khan helped Slumdog Millionaire to become an Oscar winner

Danny Boyle credits Irrfan Khan with propelling Slumdog Millionaire to Oscar glory.




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International star Irrfan Khan has died at the age of 53

Stars from around the world have been paying tribute to actor Irrfan Khan who has died at the age of 53.




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Irrfan Khan's mother Saeda Begum passes away at 95

Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan's mother Saeda Begum passed away on Saturday morning. She was 95. Saeda Begum, who belongs to the Nawab family of Tonk, was unwell for a long time. She died due to natural causes. Begum resided in the Beniwal Kanta Krishna Colony in Jaipur.

Further details are awaited.

On the work front, the actor was last seen in Angrezi Medium. The film, which released on March 13, will be re-released after the country announced a shut down of movie theatres due to the coronavirus outbreak. Directed by Homi Adajania, Angrezi Medium revolves around a father-daughter relationship, played by Irrfan Khan and Radhika Madan. It also features Deepak Dobriyal, Ranvir Shorey, Dimple Kapadia and Kareena Kapoor Khan.

Angrezi Medium is a sequel to the 2017 hit film Hindi Medium, which starred Irrfan Khan and Saba Qamar in the lead roles. The movie also features Kareena Kapoor Khan, Radhika Madaan and Deepak Dobriyal in pivotal roles. The film has been produced by Dinesh Vijan.

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Irrfan Khan passes away: Narendra Modi, Aaditya Thackeray, Omar Abdullah remember the versatile actor

Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan, who had been undergoing treatment for Neuroendocrine tumour since the last two months, breathed his last on Wednesday. On Tuesday, the Paan Singh Tomar actor was admitted to Kokilaben Hospital for a colon infection. While a host of Bollywood celebrities mourned his death, politicians across parties took to Twitter to pay homage to the most 'Versatile' actor of the Indian Film Industry.

Saddened by the demise of the late actor, PM Narendra Modi said that Irrfan Khan's demise is a loss to the world of cinema and theatre. While offering his condolence to the the late actor's family, PM Modi said that Irrfan will be remembered for his versatile performances across different mediums.

Remembering the fond memories that he shared with the late actor, former CM of Maharashtra and BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis said that Irrfan was also a good cricketer but couldn't persue it due to lack of funds. While Rajya Sabha Member and actor Shatrughan Sinha said that Irrfan was a man of few words, but a volcano of talent.

Here's how other's paid homage to Irrfan Khan:

Omar Abdullah, former CM of Jammu and Kashmir said that Irrfan had talent and a breathtaking screen presence which helped him cement a place in the Bollywood film industry. Poitician and advocate Prakash Ambedkar said that the Irrfan shattered all the stereotypes of what a 'Bollywood hero' should be, while former Deputy Chief Minister, Bihar, Tejashwi Yadav said that Irrfan weaved magical emotions into his characters with utmost ease in each of his acts!

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Irrfan: ekich piece hai

Last week was a big loss for Indian cinema. We lost two stalwarts, Irrfan (Irrfan Khan) and Rishi Kapoor, who both passed away after struggling with cancer. Between them, they encompassed sort of polar ends of the film spectrum. Rishi Kapoor, born into the first family of Hindi cinema, was the son of Raj Kapoor and grandson of Prithviraj Kapoor. He did mainly romantic leads in 92 mainstream masala Bollywood films, his big hits including Bobby, Amar Akbar Anthony, Karz and Rafoo Chakkar.

Later, he also did the gutsy Kapoor & Sons and Mulk, that called out mainstream oppression of India's Muslims. Whereas Irrfan, son of a game hunter who also owned a tyre shop in Tonk, Rajasthan, was an outlier, who trained at the National School of Drama. He was one of the earliest Indian actors to carve a significant international career alongside his Indian films, in Hindi, and is best known for his roles in independent films. As I have already written about Rishi Kapoor on Facebook, I will focus on Irrfan here.

Irrfan did wide-ranging roles in over 150 films. His international films include Ritesh Batra's The Lunchbox, two Oscar-winners, Danny Boyle's Slumdog Millionaire and Ang Lee's Life of Pi, Mira Nair's Salaam Bombay! (1988, debut feature for both) and The Namesake, Wes Anderson's The Darjeeling Limited, The Amazing Spider-Man, Jurassic World, A Mighty Heart (with Angelina Jolie), Asif Kapadia's The Warrior, Anup Singh's Qissa: The Tale of a Lonely Ghost, and Doob–No Bed of Roses. His best Indian films include Maqbool and Haider, both Vishal Bhardwaj's magnificent Shakespeare adaptations Haasil, Paan Singh Tomar, Talvar, Piku, Life in a Metro, Hindi Medium and Qarib Qarib Singlle.

Recalling some of my favourite Irrfan scenes:
Maqbool: When Tabu, the gang boss' mistress, points a gun at Irrfan, her secret lover, and says, "Meri jaan bolo," (say, my love), she makes him say it thrice, each time with greater feeling, before he slaps her.

The Namesake: Irrfan, an immigrant in the US, walks with his little son towards the end of a sea-lashed pier, and says, "Will you remember this day, Gogol?" "How long do I have to remember it?" Gogol asks. "Remember it always. Remember that you and I made this journey and we went together to a place where there was nowhere left to go."

The Lunchbox: When Irrfan and Nimrat Kaur finally decide to meet at a restaurant, he watches her anxiously looking out for him, but leaves without meeting her, as he feels "too old." But his expressions, encompassing hope, regret, betrayal and acknowledgement of his age, shows a master at work.

Piku: The climax, in which Irrfan and Deepika Padukone comfortably play 'tuku tuku' badminton, and Deepika tells the maid, kal se aana (come from tomorrow). By which we understand that they will be together now. Irrfan brought such credibility to a role that might otherwise seem outlandish: an accomplished Indian woman architect openly having a relationship with a driver.

Qarib Qarib Singlle: Utterly charming, hilarious film in which again, both Irrfan and the incandescent Parvathy Thiruvothu bring credibility and charm to a ludicrous story: a man woos a woman by revisiting three ex-girlfriends with her. When they are alone in a cable car in Gangtok, he asks her, "Share karogi?", offering her bottled water, we smile, knowing they will be together. Life's like that. We need more women directors and writers. And fine actors like Irrfan. Even though, as we would say in Bambaiyya, "Ekich piece hai" (he's one of a kind).

Meenakshi Shedde is India and South Asia Delegate to the Berlin International Film Festival, National Award-winning critic, curator to festivals worldwide and journalist. Reach her at meenakshi.shedde@mid-day.com

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Terrific, phenomenal, legend: Virat Kohli, Saina Nehwal, Sachin Tendulkar pay tribute to Irrfan Khan

Bollywood star Irrfan was admitted in Mumbai's Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani hospital with a colon infection on Tuesday and passed away on Wednesday April 29, 2020 at the age of 53. 

Many stars from the Indian sports fraternity took to social media to pay tribute to the late actor Irrfan Khan. From the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli and Virender Sehwag, to Saina Nehwal and Sunil Chhetri, here are some of the heartfelt posts shared on Twitter.

"Sad to hear the news of #IrrfanKhan passing away. He was one of my favorites & I've watched almost all his films, the last one being Angrezi Medium. Acting came so effortlessly to him, he was just terrific. May his soul Rest In Peace. Condolences to his loved ones," tweeted cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar.

Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli tweeted: "Saddened to hear about the passing of Irrfan Khan. What a phenomenal talent and dearly touched everyone's heart with his versatility. May god give peace to his soul"

"Khan sahab, you were brilliant at what you did and that will always live on. Thank you for bringing your art to us the way you did. Strength to those grieving," said Indian football captain Sunil Chhetri.

"A great actor and a great talent. Heartfelt Condolences to his family and well - wishers #IrfanKhan," said former India batsman Virender Sehwag.

"Saddened to hear the passing away of #IrfanKhan. Condolences to the entire family. An actor of great caliber! You will be cherished by us until eternity. RIP," tweeted fast bowler Mohammed Shami.

Badminton star Saina Nehwal tweeted a picture of herself and Irrfan. "With the legend during one ad shoot ... great memories sir #RIPIrrfanKhan," she said.

The actor had been ailing ever since he was diagnosed with neuroendocrine tumour a while back, and has been under medical attention for the same. He even went abroad for treatment.

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Irrfan Khan admitted to Kokilaben hospital due to colon infection

A few days ago, Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan lost his mother and was unable to attend the funeral due to the lockdown that has been imposed. And now, in another unfortunate news, he has been admitted to the Kokilaben hospital in Mumbai due to colon infection. He's being currently treated for the same and his wife and children are with him.

Speaking about the same, the actor's official spokesperson said, "Yes it is true that Irrfan Khan is admitted to the ICU at Kokilaben in Mumbai because of a colon infection. We would keep everyone updated. He is under the doctor’s observation. His strength and courage have helped him battle and fight so far and we are sure with his tremendous willpower and prayers of all his well-wishers, he will recover soon."

In 2018, Khan was diagnosed with the Neuroendocrine Tumour and for the last two years, has been travelling back and forth for his treatment. Some of his films like Blackmail and Karwaan released in cinemas but he couldn't promote them due to his illness. He was last seen in Angrezi Medium and most of the Bollywood fraternity wished the actor for this moving and emotional film.

Khan is a fighter and will surely come out stronger and sooner, his fans and everyone from the fraternity are praying for his health and we cannot wait to see him back on the celluloid! 

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