New Delhi (NVI): Actor Irrfan Khan, known for his roles in films like ‘Paan Singh Tomar’ and ‘Maqbool’, passed away today at the age of 53.
Khan had been unwell for a long time and was hospitalised after being diagnosed with colon infection earlier this week. He was being treated at Mumbai’s Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital.
Director Shoojit Sircar, paying tribute to the late actor said, “You fought and fought”.
“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,” he tweeted.
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
Union Minister Prakash Javadekar and Delhi Chief Minister also paid tributes to Khan.
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
Shocked to hear of the demise of Irrfan Khan, one of the most exceptional actors of our time. May his work always be remembered and his soul rest in peace
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) April 29, 2020
