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
In what has come as devastating news, actor Irrfan Khan has breathed his last. Irrfan, 54, passed away in Mumbai on Wednesday, April 29. The actor, who will always be remembered for his path-breaking roles in films like Paan Singh Tomar, Lunchbox, Life of Pi, and Piku, is survived by his wife and two kids.
There were reports of the actor's health worsening and the actor being admitted to the Kokilaben hospital in Mumbai on April, 28. "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 all his well-wishers, he will recover soon," an official spokesperson had then said in a statement.
Celebs condole Irrfan Khan's death
Not just the industry, the nation has been gribbed in silence and immense grief over the actor's untimely demise. Irrfan's close friend and Piku director, Shoojit Sircar, broke the news on Twitter.
I’m numb today... I haven’t been able to accept the loss of a brilliant co-actor & a fabulous person that @irrfank was! We’ve lost a gem today... but his legacy will live on through the phenomenal body of work that he has left behind. Rest in peace, Irrfan!????#IrrfanKhan pic.twitter.com/7jrRDRYdcC
— SHILPA SHETTY KUNDRA (@TheShilpaShetty) April 29, 2020
Very sad to hear of Irrfan's passing. An immense talent! An actor for whom I had great admiration. My condolences to the family. Rest in Glory!
— Abhishek Bachchan (@juniorbachchan) April 29, 2020
You will forever be remembered for your craft and the legacy you leave behind. One of a kind #IrrfanKhan.. had the opportunity to work with you .. It’s sad that you were taken away at your creative peak .. My prayers are with your family ?? ❤️ Bless them at a time like this
— Huma S Qureshi (@humasqureshi) April 29, 2020
Maine dil se kaha, dhoond laana khushi Nasamajh laya gum, to yeh gum hi sahi...Remember singing this song holding his hand when I met him after he was diagnosed. He smiled .The warmth of your smile will forever linger my friend. Alvida dost ??? pic.twitter.com/camRkKqimC
— Mahesh Bhatt (@MaheshNBhatt) 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 ? #RIP #IrrfanKhan
— Parineeti Chopra (@ParineetiChopra) 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 ? #RIP #IrrfanKhan
— Parineeti Chopra (@ParineetiChopra) 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 ? #RIP #IrrfanKhan
— Parineeti Chopra (@ParineetiChopra) 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 ? #RIP #IrrfanKhan
— Parineeti Chopra (@ParineetiChopra) April 29, 2020
Sad really sad ..Rest in peace Irfan bhai rest in peace ..you will be remembered always
— Jimmy sheirgill (@jimmysheirgill) April 29, 2020
Today is a huge loss for the industry, our country & for artists all over the world. Irrfan Sir was one of the finest actors of Indian cinema & I will always cherish all the times I spent with him, listening to him & learning from his conversations of Art, life & so much more. pic.twitter.com/hvx3fXCgFt
— Rajkummar Rao (@RajkummarRao) April 29, 2020
Today is a huge loss for the industry, our country & for artists all over the world. Irrfan Sir was one of the finest actors of Indian cinema & I will always cherish all the times I spent with him, listening to him & learning from his conversations of Art, life & so much more. pic.twitter.com/hvx3fXCgFt
— Rajkummar Rao (@RajkummarRao) 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
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
T 3516 - .. just getting news of the passing of Irfaan Khan .. this is a most disturbing and sad news .. ?
— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) April 29, 2020
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 ?
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
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 . RIP Irrfan Khan . OM Shanti ?
— Anushka Sharma (@AnushkaSharma) April 29, 2020
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
In grief on reading of the passing of #IrrfanKhan. So much energy, so much intensity taken away so soon. My heartfelt condolences to Sutapa and the children. His work lives forever.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) April 29, 2020
" I trust...I have surrendered...." Poignant words of a deeply evolved man. RIP#IrrfanKhan pic.twitter.com/6PTz2bjqFM
— Shobhaa De (@DeShobhaa) April 29, 2020
An actor that every director wanted to work with. A human being that gave his best in every role. Indian film’s most succesful export to Hollywood. A man loved by all. Sad to see #IrrfanKhan leave us, after what we thought was suucesfull fight against cancer. God bess you Irfan .
— Shekhar Kapur (@shekharkapur) 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 ??
— bhumi pednekar (@bhumipednekar) April 29, 2020
Irrfan Khan.. Bande mein dum tha, on and off screen.. RIP.. #IrrfanKhan
— Rajdeep Sardesai (@sardesairajdeep) April 29, 2020
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.
— Prasoon Joshi (@prasoonjoshi_) April 29, 2020