International actor Irfan khan died on Wednesday in Mumbai’s Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital with a colon infection, Dipto Paul reports.
According to a statement released by his family it, Mr Khan spent his final hours “surrounded by his love, his family for whom he most cared about”.
The Piku star battled a tumor for several months and people from all walks of life have paid tribute to the extraordinary actor.
Information and Broadcasting Minister, Prakash Javadekar, tweeted:
Irfan Khan was a versatile actor. Sorry to hear about his demise. My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and fans. Om Shanti
— Prakash Javadekar (@PrakashJavdekar) April 29, 2020
Union Minister, Smriti Irani, said: “He etched every character in our memories with sheer talent.How do you mourn his passing away for he breathes in the characters he left behind,”
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 🙏
— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) April 29, 2020
Read the full statement on behalf of Irrfan Khan’s family:
“”I trust, I have surrendered”; These were the some of the many words that Irrfan expressed in a heart-felt 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.”
Musicians, actors and filmmakers from both Hollywood and Bollywood have paid tribute to the death of the actor.
The actor is known internationally for roles in Slumdog Millionaire, Jurassic park and Life Of A Pie.
