What Big B, Akshay And Other Stars Tweeted About Irrfan Khan

New Delhi:

Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan died at the age of 53 in Mumbai’s Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital on Wednesday, after battling tumors for several months. The film fraternity paid tribute to the late actor on Twitter. Amitabh Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra, Akshay Kumar, Sonam Kapoor, Nimrat Kaur, who co-starred with the actor, paid condolences on Twitter. Bollywood veteran Amitabh Bachchan, who co-starred with Irrfan Khan in the 2015 film Piku, wrote: “Just getting news of the passing of Irfaan Khan. This is the 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

Anil Kapoor, who famously starred with Irrfan Khan in the Academy Award-winning film Slumdog Millionaire, wrote an extensive note on Twitter.

Indescribably saddened to hear that we’ve lost Irrfan Khan. I’ll always be thankful to him for taking care of Sonam when they worked together & for being her guiding light at the time. He was an inspiration for everyone, a remarkable actor, unmatched talent & a great human being.

— Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) April 29, 2020

In his eulogy piece, Akshay Kumar addressed the Namesake star as “one of the finest actors of our time.”

Such terrible news…saddened to hear about the demise of #IrrfanKhan, one of the finest actors of our time. May God give strength to his family in this difficult time

— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) April 29, 2020

Priyanka Chopra, Irrfan Khan’s co-star in 7 Khoon Maaf, shared a still from the film with the actor. “The charisma you brought to everything you did was pure magic. Your talent forged the way for so many in so many avenues.. You inspired so many of us. Irrfan Khan, you will truly be missed. Condolences to the family,’ she wrote.

Occasional meetings with Irrfan were always affectionate. I use to pray for his health since I heard about his illness,’ veteran actor Dharmendra wrote.

Occasional meetings with Irrfan were always affectionate.I use to pray for his health since I heard about his illness.Saddened to hear of his untimely death. My heartfelt condolences to the family. May god give them strength during this painful time.

— Dharmendra Deol (@aapkadharam) April 29, 2020

The charisma you brought to everything you did was pure magic. Your talent forged the way for so many in so many avenues.. You inspired so many of us. #IrrfanKhan you will truly be missed. Condolences to the family. pic.twitter.com/vjhd5aoFhc

— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) April 29, 2020

Veteran actor Kamal Haasan also paid tribute to Irrfan Khan. He wrote: “Too soon to leave Irrfan Khan. Your work always left me in awe. You’re one of the finest actors I know, I wish you stayed longer. You deserved more time. Strength to the family at this time.”

Too soon to leave @irrfank Ji. Your work always left me in awe. You’re one of the finest actors I know, I wish you stayed longer. You deserved more time. Strength to the family at this time.

— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) April 29, 2020

Filmmakers and directors, who worked with Irrfan Khan, paid condolences to the actor on Twitter. Nandita Das wrote: “This is just too sad. I’d worked with Irrfan Khan in Supari, not our best, but we had a wonderful time together. We met a few times after that and will always treasure the warmth. Not to mention the loss of an incredible actor. Will rewatch his films to celebrate his life and work.”

This is just too sad. I’d worked with #IrrfanKhan in Supari, not our best, but we had a wonderful time together. We met a few times after that & will always treasure the warmth. Not to mention the loss of an incredible actor. Will rewatch his flims to celebrate his life and work.

— Nandita Das (@nanditadas) April 29, 2020

Nimrat Kaur, Irrfan Khan’s co-star of the critically acclaimed film Lunchbox, tweeted, “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..”

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

“I’m numb today… I haven’t been able to accept the loss of a brilliant co-actor and a fabulous person that Irrfan Khan was,” wrote Shilpa Shetty, who co-starred with the actor in Life. In A Metro.

I’m numb today… I haven’t been able to accept the loss of a brilliant co-actor & a fabulous person that @irrfank was! We’ve lost a gem today… but his legacy will live on through the phenomenal body of work that he has left behind. Rest in peace, Irrfan!#IrrfanKhanpic.twitter.com/7jrRDRYdcC

— SHILPA SHETTY KUNDRA (@TheShilpaShetty) April 29, 2020

Shraddha Kapoor, who starred with Irrfan Khan in Haider, shared her experience of working with the late actor and wrote: “Very sad to hear about Irrfan sirs passing. 1 of our finest actors. A magician on the big screen; inspiring and igniting hearts! I was beyond excited to get the precious opportunity to share the screen with him in Haider. Will always be his fan & cherish those moments. RIP sir.”

Very sad to hear about Irrfan sirs passing. 1 of our finest actors. A magician on the big screen; inspiring & igniting hearts! I was beyond excited to get the precious opportunity to share the screen with him in Haider. Will always be his fan & cherish those moments. RIP sir pic.twitter.com/DveCGVxvvu

— Shraddha (@ShraddhaKapoor) April 29, 2020

“My heart goes out to the family, may you find strength in this time,” read an excerpt from Kajol’s tweet.

Saddened to hear of the passing of Irfaan Khan. My heart goes out to the family, may you find strength in this time. Rest in peace

— Kajol (@itsKajolD) April 29, 2020

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

— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) April 29, 2020

“Rest in peace Irrfan Khan. 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” tweeted 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.

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

Taapsee Pannu, in her eulogy piece, wrote: “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 and again.  I have known you that way and shall continue to know you that way forever. You ARE the best we have.”

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

Shabana Azmi tweeted on Wednesday morning, “Deeply saddened to learn that Irfan Khan passed away this morning. Gone too soon. Such a powerful actor and how valiantly he fought back cancer. It’s 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

Shoojit Sircar, who worked with Irrfan Khan in Piku, 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.”

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

“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” tweeted 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

— Parineeti Chopra (@ParineetiChopra) April 29, 2020

Here are some more tweets:

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. #OmShantipic.twitter.com/QSm05p7PfU

— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) April 29, 2020

Very sad to hear of Irrfan’s passing. An immense talent! An actor for whom I had great admiration. My condolences to the family. Rest in Glory!

— Abhishek Bachchan (@juniorbachchan) April 29, 2020

#IrrfanKhan was truly a one of a kind actor and the magic he brought to the screen will be sorely missed. RIP. #gonetosoon

— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) April 29, 2020

Our loss, heaven’s gain. #IrrfanKhan#RIP Thank you for all the magic you weaved on celluloid. Condolences to the family and loved ones.

— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) April 29, 2020

The Life Of Pi star battled a tumor for several months and returned to Mumbai some months ago after being treated in London. Irrfan Khan is survived by his wife Sutapa and two sons.

Irrfan Khan’s impressive filmography included projects like Maqbool, Haasil, Paan Singh Tomar, Haider, Pinku, Talvar, and the Academy Award-nominated Salaam Bombay! He has also been a part of international projects like The Namesake, Life Of Pi, Inferno, Slumdog Millionaire, and The Warrior among others. His last project was Angrezi Medium, co-starring Kareena Kapoor and Radhika Madan.