RIP Irrfan Khan! An Ordinary Looking Man With Extraordinary Talent

By Anuradha on 30 Apr 2020

Digital Editor

Anuradha Shrivastava has done Post Graduation in Mass Communication and Journalism. She likes to keep herself up-to-date with all that's happening in the world of Entertainment. When she is not working, you'll probably catch her watching movies.

Actor Irrfan Khan is a name that doesn't need any introduction. He entered the industry at the time when people were obsessed with abs and good looks. However, the actor worked hard and gave us some wonderful films like Hindi Medium, Piku and more. He once confessed that there was a time he couldn't afford a ticket of Jurrasic Park and years later, he acted in it. He made us believe that success comes to those who work hard. Thus, when people came to know that Irrfan passed away in Mumbai, it was hard to digest that we won't be able to see him in movies.

In 2018, he announced that he was suffering from neuroendocrine tumours. Later, he went to London for treatment. During this time, he also shot for his last film, Angrezi Medium. When we started thinking that he is fit and will soon start working again, news broke that he was admitted to the hospital. Later, we came to know that he died of colon infection. A couple of days back, his mother Saeda Begum died. Due to the lockdown, he attended her funeral via video conferencing.

When the actor was at the hospital, he said, "See, amma has come. She is sitting next to me. Amma has come to take me."

From PM Narendra Modi to big wigs of Bollywood, people mourned the death of this legend. It feels like a personal loss.

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

Irrfan Khan’s demise is a loss to the world of cinema and theatre. He will be remembered for his versatile performances across different mediums. My thoughts are with his family, friends and admirers. May his soul rest in peace.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 29, 2020

Very sad to hear about our dear colleague Irrfan. How tragic and sad. Such a wonderful talent. My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.
Thank you Irrfan for all the joy you have brought to our lives through your work.
You will be fondly remembered.
Love.
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— Aamir Khan (@aamir_khan) April 29, 2020