From the Indian cricket captain, Virat Kohli to his Football counterpart, Sunil Chhetri, the sports fraternity came together on Wednesday to mourn the untimely demise of Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan. Irrfan, who was suffering from colon infection passed away in Mumbai’s Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani hospital on Wednesday morning.
Irrfan, who was known for his incredible work in Bollywood, also left his mark in British and American films. Here is how the sporting world paid tribute to the national award-winning actor.
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Virat Kohli tweeted: “Saddened to hear about the passing of Irrfan Khan. What a phenomenal talent and dearly touched everyone”s heart with his versatility. May god give peace to his soul”.
Saddened to hear about the passing of Irrfan Khan. What a phenomenal talent and dearly touched everyone's heart with his versatility. May god give peace to his soul 🙏
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) April 29, 2020
Tweeting about the same, Sunil Chhetri said, “Khan sahab, you were brilliant at what you did and that will always live on. Thank you for bringing your art to us the way you did. Strength to those grieving.”
Khan sahab, you were brilliant at what you did and that will always live on. Thank you for bringing your art to us the way you did. Strength to those grieving.
— Sunil Chhetri (@chetrisunil11) April 29, 2020
“Sad to hear the news of #IrrfanKhan passing away. He was one of my favorites & I”ve watched almost all his films, the last one being Angrezi Medium. Acting came so effortlessly to him, he was just terrific. May his soul Rest In Peace. Condolences to his loved ones,” tweeted former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar.
Sad to hear the news of #IrrfanKhan passing away. He was one of my favorites & I’ve watched almost all his films, the last one being Angrezi Medium. Acting came so effortlessly to him, he was just terrific.
May his soul Rest In Peace. 🙏🏼
Condolences to his loved ones. ☹️ pic.twitter.com/gaLHCTSbUh— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) April 29, 2020
“Saddened to hear the passing away of #IrfanKhan. Condolences to the entire family. An actor of great caliber! You will be cherished by us until eternity. RIP,” tweeted fast bowler Mohammed Shami.
Saddened to hear the passing away of #IrfanKhan. Condolences to the entire family. An actor of great caliber! You will be cherished by us until eternity. RIP. pic.twitter.com/wLTWUz8w6Z
— 𝕸𝖔𝖍𝖆𝖒𝖒𝖆𝖉 𝖘𝖍𝖆𝖒𝖎 (@MdShami11) April 29, 2020
Former Indian opener, Gautam Gambhir tweeted: “There are actors who have the ability to move you with every performance, irrespective of role or medium! Irrfan Khan was one of those rare gems! Indispensable. He went too soon! RIP!”
There are actors who have the ability to move you with every performance, irrespective of role or medium! Irrfan Khan was one of those rare gems! Indispensable. He went too soon! RIP!
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) April 29, 2020
The veteran commentator, Harsha Bhogle said, “In grief on reading of the passing of #IrrfanKhan. So much energy, so much intensity taken away so soon. My heartfelt condolences to Sutapa and the children. His work lives forever.”
In grief on reading of the passing of #IrrfanKhan. So much energy, so much intensity taken away so soon. My heartfelt condolences to Sutapa and the children. His work lives forever.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) April 29, 2020
“Extremely saddened to hear about the demise of #IrfanKhan. He was truly an actor with immense talent & high caliber. He will be missed badly. My heartfelt condolences to the family,” tweeted Sures Raina.
Extremely saddened to hear about the demise of #IrfanKhan. He was truly an actor with immense talent & high caliber. He will be missed badly. My heartfelt condolences to the family. #ripirfankhan pic.twitter.com/kXe7FfNvuP
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) April 29, 2020
RIP #IrrfanKhan 🙏
— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) April 29, 2020
The Indian head coach, Ravi Shastri tweeted: “Saddened to hear about the sudden demise of #IrrfanKhan This is such a tragedy in these trying times. #India has lost an exceptional artist and talent. My thoughts are with his family and dear ones. RIP Irrfan”.
Saddened to hear about the sudden demise of #IrrfanKhan This is such a tragedy in these trying times. #India has lost an exceptional artist and talent. My thoughts are with his family and dear ones. RIP Irrfan 🙏 pic.twitter.com/pkQliKV3IF
— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) April 29, 2020
In his illustrious career which lasted for 30 years, Irrfan started with television, where he was a part of serials like ‘Chandrakanta’ and ‘Chanakya’ before he made his Bollywood debut. He will forever be remembered for his films like ‘Piku’, ‘Hindi Medium’, ‘Karwaan’, ‘Lunchbox’, ‘Angrezi Medium’ among other films.
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The ‘Paan Singh Tomar’ actor was ailing ever since he was diagnosed with a neuroendocrine tumor a while back and was under medical attention for the same. He had even gone abroad for treatment.
