Irrfan Khan dies at 53: Amitabh Bachchan to Ajay Devgn, Bollywood celebs mourn his loss

Hours after Irrfan Khan was hospitalized with colon infection, the actor passed away today i.e. April 29, 2020. The actor, who was diagnosed with cancer in 2018. He was admitted to Mumbai’s Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital on Tuesday. The news of his demise comes a few hours after his spokesperson had confirmed that he was under doctor’s observation. The 53-year old actor is survived wife Sutapa and sons – Babil and Ayan.

The news has come as a shock to many Bollywood celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan, Ajay Devgn, Shabana Azmi, and many other celebrities mourned the death of the actor with their tweets.

Check out the tweets:

Sonam Kapoor:

“Rest in peace @irrfank you have no idea what your kindness meant to me at a time I was at my least confident . My condolences to your family and loved ones.”

Rest in peace @irrfank you have no idea what your kindness meant to me at a time I was at my least confident . My condolences to your family and loved ones.

— Sonam K Ahuja (@sonamakapoor) April 29, 2020

Parineeti Chopra:

“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”

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

Sonu Sood:

“Cinema will always miss you . RIP Irfaan bhai”

Cinema will always miss you . RIP Irfaan bhai?. pic.twitter.com/tmjq8aX7Sb

— sonu sood (@SonuSood) April 29, 2020

Anushka Sharma:

“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 ?”

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

Karan Johar:

“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”

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

Tiger Shroff:

“Saddened by the untimely passing of #IrrfanKhan sir? condolences to the family?? gone too soon.”

Saddened by the untimely passing of #IrrfanKhan sir? condolences to the family?? gone too soon.

— Tiger Shroff (@iTIGERSHROFF) April 29, 2020

Amitabh Bachchan:

“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 ?”

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

Mini Mathur:

“Gone too soon. Heartbroken for his family and for millions of his fans. Such a rare, genius actor.
This is a huge loss and only tells us that life is rarely fair. Rest in peace dear #IrrfanKhan … make the other side a better one!”

Gone too soon. Heartbroken for his family and for millions of his fans. Such a rare, genius actor.
This is a huge loss and only tells us that life is rarely fair.

Rest in peace dear #IrrfanKhan … make the other side a better one!

— Mini Mathur (@minimathur) April 29, 2020

Shekhar Kapur:

“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 .”

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

R. Madhavan:

“Actor Irrfan Khan Dies In Mumbai At 53. This is such a tragedy and heart. RIP Irfan sir. The industry has lost an exceptional artist and human. You will be so so missed . Spread the happiness in Heaven.”

Actor Irrfan Khan Dies In Mumbai At 53. This is such a tragedy and heart. RIP Irfan sir. The industry has lost an exceptional artist and human. You will be so so missed . Spread the happiness in Heaven. https://t.co/smQygfHpMM

— Ranganathan Madhavan (@ActorMadhavan) April 29, 2020

Taapsee Pannu:

“When we thought nothing could make us feel worse,this happened. I think I will refuse to believe you are no more by watching all your work time n again n again n again. I have known you that way n shall continue to know you that way for ever. You ARE the best we have #IrrfanKhan”

When we thought nothing could make us feel worse,this happened. I think I will refuse to believe you are no more by watching all your work time n again n again n again. I have known you that way n shall continue to know you that way for ever. You ARE the best we have #IrrfanKhan

— taapsee pannu (@taapsee) April 29, 2020

Ajay Devgn:

“Heartbroken to hear about Irrfan’s untimely demise. It’s an irreparable loss for Indian cinema. Deepest condolences to his wife & sons. RIP Irrfan.”

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

Shabana Azmi:

“Deeply saddened to learn that #Irffan Khan passed away this morning. Gone too soon .. such a powerful actor and how valiantly he fought back the cancer. Its a big loss not only to his family but to the entire film industry. RIP”

Deeply saddened to learn that #Irffan Khan passed away this morning. Gone too soon .. such a powerful actor and how valiantly he fought back the cancer. Its a big loss not only to his family but to the entire film industry. RIP

— Azmi Shabana (@AzmiShabana) April 29, 2020

Sanjay Suri:

“Very very sad to hear about Irrfan Khan. Gone too soon !”

Very very sad to hear about Irrfan Khan. Gone too soon !

— sanjay suri (@sanjaysuri) April 29, 2020

Anupam Kher:

“Nothing can be more heartbreaking and tragic than the news of passing away of a dear friend, one of the finest actors and a wonderful human being #IrrfanKhan. Saddest day!! May his soul rest in peace. #OmShanti”

Nothing can be more heartbreaking and tragic than the news of passing away of a dear friend, one of the finest actors and a wonderful human being #IrrfanKhan. Saddest day!! May his soul rest in peace. #OmShanti ? pic.twitter.com/QSm05p7PfU

— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) April 29, 2020

Nimrat Kaur:

“Words fail to describe my 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”

Words fail to describe my 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

— Nimrat Kaur (@NimratOfficial) April 29, 2020

It is to be noted that Irrfan Khan breathed his last a few days after her mother Saeeda Begum died in Jaipur. The actor could not attend the funeral due to the nationwide lockdown.

Irrfan Khan is popularly known for her roles in Bollywood movies like ‘Maqbool’ and ‘Piku’. The versatile actor earned a National Award for his powerful act in sports drama ‘Paan Singh Tomar’. Besides Bollywood, he was globally recognized for his roles in movies like ‘Slumdog Millionaire’, ‘Inferno’ and ‘Life of Pi’.

The actor made his comeback in the films with Homi Adajania’s ‘Angrezi Medium’ which also starred Kareena Kapoor Khan, Radhika Madan. He was also absent from the movie promotions due to his ailments.

May his soul Rest In Peace!