Irrfan Khan

Actor Irrfan Khan has died at the age of 54, after being admitted to Mumbai’s Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital on Tuesday, where was under observation for colon infection. The actor in 2018 had announced that he’d been diagnosed with a neuroendocrine tumour.

The actor’s representatives shared the news with a statement: ‘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’.

Irrfan had undergone treatment abroad for several months in 2019, working on just one project in that time, director Homi Adajania’s Angrezi Medium. The actor lost his mother, Saeeda Begum, on Saturday, and was reported to have attended her funeral via video call. Irrfan’s mother was 95.

Irrfan’s career spanned several decades and industries. Acclaimed for his roles in Indian cinema, the actor was also involved in several international blockbusters such as Slumdog Millionaire, Jurassic World, The Amazing Spider-Man and Life of Pi.

His most famous films include his debut, the Academy Award nominated Salaam Bombay!, Maqbool (2004), Paan Singh Tomar (2011), The Lunchbox (2013), Haider (2014), Gunday (2014), Piku (2015) and Talvar (2015) and Hindi Medium (2017).

A few days after his mother passed away, actor Irrfan Khan has been admitted to Mumbai’s Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani hospital due to a breathing problem. The actor has a history of neuroendocrine tumour, because of which he was away from the big screen for almost a year.

As per a report, Irrfan’s health suddenly deteriorated and he has been admitted in the ICU.  The actor lives in Mumbai with his wife Sutapa Sikdar and two sons, Babil and Ayan, who are currently with him in the hospital.

It was in 2018 when the actor announced that he is travelling abroad for his treatment as he was diagnosed with neuroendocrine tumour. The news shocked the world and celebs poured their heartfelt wishes for a speedy recovery.

Recently, the actor’s mom Saeeda Begum had passed away. Reports suggested that Irrfan was not able to attend the funeral but participated in the last rites via a video call.

The actor’s latest film is Homi Adajania’s comedy “Angrezi Medium“, the last-released Bollywood film before COVID-19 forced complete shutdown of cinema halls.

“Angrezi Medium” ran in theatres for just a day before halls all over India were shut down. The film has eventually released in the OTT space. The film marked Irrfan’s return despite his ailing condition.