Tributes have been flooding in after it was announced that legendary Indian actor Irrfan Khan has died at the age of 53.
The star, who has been open about his battle with cancer after being diagnosed in 2018, died at a hospital in Mumbai. He was admitted early on Wednesday morning with a colon infection.
Filmmaker Shoojit Sircar, a close friend of Khan, lead the way paying tribute to the late star.
“My dear friend Irrfan. You fought and fought and fought. I will always be proud of you ... we shall meet again,” he said in a tweet, before sending his condolences to his wife and son, Sutapa Sikdar and Babil Khan.
Bollywood hero Amitabh Bachchan has tweeted of hearing the "most disturbing and sad news" of Khan's death. "An incredible talent ... a gracious colleague ... a prolific contributor to the World of Cinema ... left us too soon .. creating a huge vacuum," he wrote.
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 🙏
Actor and producer Riteish Deshmukh tweeted to say, “Our loss, heaven’s gain." Adding: "Thank you for all the magic you weaved on celluloid. Condolences to the family and loved ones.”
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
Actress Kajol wrote that she is "saddened to hear of the passing of Irrfan Khan." Adding: "My heart goes out to the family, may you find strength in this time. Rest in peace".
Saddened to hear of the passing of Irrfan Khan. My heart goes out to the family, may you find strength in this time. Rest in peace🙏🏻
— Kajol (@itsKajolD) April 29, 2020
When They See Us star Ava DuVernay, said, "A grateful fan of #IrrfanKhan here. Gone too soon. When he is on screen, you can't take your eyes off of him. He lives on in his films."
A grateful fan of #IrrfanKhan here. Gone too soon. When he is on screen, you can’t take your eyes off of him. He lives on in his films. pic.twitter.com/aA9RAjsxSl
— Ava DuVernay (@ava) April 29, 2020
British-Pakistani actor and musician Riz Ahmed said Khan 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."
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
President of India Ram Nath Kovind said he was "saddened" to hear of Khan's death.
"A rare talent and a brilliant actor, his diverse roles and remarkable performances will remain etched in our memories. A big loss to the world of cinema and millions of film lovers," he wrote.
Saddened by the untimely demise of noted actor Irrfan Khan. A rare talent and a brilliant actor, his diverse roles and remarkable performances will remain etched in our memories. A big loss to the world of cinema and millions of film lovers. Condolences to his family & admirers.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) April 29, 2020
Bollywood actor Ajay Devgan said he was "heartbroken to hear about Irrfan’s untimely demise." Sending condolences to his wife and sons on Twitter.
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
Director, producer, screenwriter Karan Johar thanked Khan for the "indelible movie memories" and "raising the bar as an artist" in a Twitter tribute.
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
Actor Sonu Sood kept his tribute short, saying, "Cinema will always miss you."
Cinema will always miss you . RIP Irfaan bhai💔. pic.twitter.com/tmjq8aX7Sb
— sonu sood (@SonuSood) April 29, 2020
Indian Telugu cinema actor Mahesh Babu tweeted to say he was "deeply saddened by the news of #IrrfanKhan's untimely demise.
"A brilliant actor gone too soon. He will be truly missed ... My heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones."
Deeply saddened by the news of #IrrfanKhan's untimely demise. A brilliant actor gone too soon. He will be truly missed... My heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones. RIP 🙏🏻
— Mahesh Babu (@urstrulyMahesh) April 29, 2020
Olympic medallist Yogeshwar Dutt, said, “Shocked to hear of the demise of Irrfan Khan one of the most amazing actor of our time."
Adding: "May his work always be remembered and his soul rest in peace".
Shocked to hear of the demise of Irrfan Khan one of the most amazing actor of our time May his work always be remembered and his soul rest in peace 🙏🏽 #IrrfanKhan pic.twitter.com/LMw7KxwH7u
— Yogeshwar Dutt (@DuttYogi) April 29, 2020
Actress Kiara Advani paid tribute to Khan, saying he had "inspired our generation world over with revolutionary performances."
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
Actress Disha Patani called Khan's death a "huge loss to the world" in her Twitter tribute.
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
Television presenter Tehseen Poonawalla, said, "Heartbroken to hear the tragic passing away of #IrrfanKhan".
Heartbroken to hear the tragic passing away of #IrrfanKhan . You will be missed 💔. RIP #IrfanKhan
— Tehseen Poonawalla Official 🇮🇳 (@tehseenp) April 29, 2020
Fellow actor Mahesh Babu said, "Deeply saddened by the news of #IrrfanKhan's untimely demise. A brilliant actor gone too soon. He will be truly missed ... My heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones. RIP"
Deeply saddened by the news of #IrrfanKhan's untimely demise. A brilliant actor gone too soon. He will be truly missed... My heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones. RIP 🙏🏻
— Mahesh Babu (@urstrulyMahesh) April 29, 2020
Indian singer Adnan Sami wrote that he is "choked with emotions and saddened beyond words" on Twitter. Adding: "Thank you for showing the world your genius."
Oh Lord! This tragic news is heartbreaking on so many levels.
— Adnan Sami (@AdnanSamiLive) April 29, 2020
I’m choked with emotions & saddened beyond words.
My heartfelt condolences to the family.🖤
Irrfan, thank you for showing the world your genius..Gone too soon!
🤲 إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعون#IrrfanKhan pic.twitter.com/M4NHPVobaM
"Shocked to hear the demise of Irrfan Khan," wrote Sidharth Shukla.
Shocked to hear the demise of Irrfan Khan.. that’s a tragic loss to the ‘Artistic World'! How unpredictable is life!
— Sidharth Shukla (@sidharth_shukla) April 29, 2020
Rest In Peace!!
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