Actor Irrfan Khan Passes Away at 53! Bollywood Mourns, Fans Condole

India loses a great actor, Irrfan Khan no more. Bollywood mourns, fans condole.

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Actor Irrfan Khan has passed away at just 53 and Indians are shocked! He was admitted to Mumbai’s Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital on Tuesday, where was under observation for colon infection.

In 2018 the actor has shared the news with the world that he had been diagnosed with a neuroendocrine tumour. He also went through treatment abroad for many months in 2019. He was at the time working on director Homi Adajania’s Angrezi Medium.

Director Shoojit Sircar shared the news on his official Twitter handle. He said: "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.

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Before the film released Irrfan had shared a video message with his fans where he had shared that he can only maintain a positive attitude towards the whole situation. He had said: “One doesn’t have any other choice but to remain positive. Whether you are able to make lemonade in such situations is entirely up to you. We’ve made this film with the same sort of positivity. I hope this film is able to make you laugh and cry in equal measure.”

This news comes just after he lost his 95-year-old mother Saeeda Begum on Saturday morning in Jaipur. According to news agency ANI, Irrfan, who couldn't travel from Mumbai due to the coronavirus lockdown, paid his last respects to his late mother through a video conferencing session.

It was just yesterday, on Tuesday, April 28th evening when his spokesperson had said: "Yes, it is true that Irrfan Khan is admitted to ICU at Kokilaben in Mumbai because of a colon infection. We would keep everyone updated. He is under 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 his well wishers, he will recover soon."

His publicist said in a statement: “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 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 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 had said, “As if I was tasting life for the first time, the magical side of it”.

Irrfan's wife Sutapa Sikdar and his sons Babil and Ayan Khan were also reportedly at the hospital.

The Bollywood industry expressed their shock of the actor's demise. Here is what they shared on Twitter.

Actress Anushka Sharma wrote: "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."

Nimrat Kaur mourned Irrfan's demise and wrote that words fail to describe her sense of shock and horror "to learn about Irrfan Khan’s passing away. My prayers and deepest condolences are with the family at this grave hour. India’s lost one of her biggest icons today. Our world left for the poorer... #IrrfanKhan #Forever"

Maniesh Paul: "Deeply saddened... #IrrfanKhan sir...gone too soon...🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 RIP..."

Chairman of CBFC, Prasoon Joshi too took to the microblogging website and wrote: "Sad demise of #IrrfanKhan is an irreparable loss. One of the finest actors. And a dear friend who always talked about fighting this life battle bravely and despite the suffering stayed positive.God bless his soul.Bahot yaad aaoge Irfaan."

Bhumi Pednekar: "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".

Actress Kubbra Sait wrote: "Heartbroken and a sincere loss of words"

Mohit Chauhan: Have been a huge admirer of Irrfan Khan sahab's work. The world feels a lesser place today. You've left a void that shall never fill up. This was no age to go. Awfully sad day. RIP.

Cricketer Mohammad Kaif tweeted: "Saddened to hear about #IrrfanKhan’s demise. My heartfelt condolences to his family. One of my favourite actors, gone too soon. His work will live on forever. RIP, Irrfan."

Union Cabinet Minister for Textiles and Women & Child Development Smriti Irani wrote: "He etched every character in our memories with sheer talent. From the passion of Pan Singh Tomar to a floundering father in Angrezi Medium #IrrfanKhan was an actor to behold. How do you mourn his passing away for he breathes in the characters he left behind .. Om Shanti Folded hands"

Irrfan’s had a beautiful career and we wanted so much more from the great actor that he was. He carried films on his shoulders alone in so many projects and even worked in international blockbusters like Slumdog Millionaire, Jurassic World, The Amazing Spider-Man and Life of Pi.

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