Acclaimed Bollywood and Hollywood actor Irrfan breathed his last at Mumbai's Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital on Wednesday early morning. He was 54-years-old. The critically acclaimed actor was admitted to the hospital on Tuesday due to a colon infection. The actor is survived by his wife, Sutapa Sikder, and sons Babil and Ayan.
After getting the news of Irrfan's demise several friends from the industry paid their last respect to the actor and penned emotional notes on Twitter.
Sonam Kapoor Ahuja posted an emotional message.
Raveena Tandon penned a heartfelt note.
Taapsee Pannu also expressend her grief.
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
Bhumi Pednekar mourned his demise.
So heartbroken on the demise of #IrrfanKhan sir. We are shocked & just sad. My condolences to the family .You will live on forever in our hearts sir. Thank you for entertaining us and giving us such powerful performances .You were an institution & an inspirational force . RIP
— bhumi pednekar (@bhumipednekar) April 29, 2020
Other Bollywood celebrities like Chitrangda Singh, Lata Mangeshkar, Sonu Soodm Shoojit Sircar, Madhavan and Shriya Pilgaonkar also expressed their grief on Twitter.
Cinema will always miss you . RIP Irfaan bhai. pic.twitter.com/tmjq8aX7Sb
— sonu sood (@SonuSood) April 29, 2020
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
Zindagi pe tera mera kisi ka na zor hai
Hum sochte hai kuch woh saali sochti kuch aur hai .. i wud sit n watch his takes in awe during yeh saali zindagi shoot
.. we have lost the finest .. such a loss ! #ripirrfankhan pic.twitter.com/3FYxHQutCx— Chitrangda Singh (@IChitrangda) April 29, 2020
Bahut guni abhineta Irrfan Khan ji ke nidhan ki khabar sunkar mujhe bahut dukh hua. Main unko vinamra shraddhanjali arpan karti hun.
— Lata Mangeshkar (@mangeshkarlata) April 29, 2020
Goodbye sir ...Thankyou for your beautiful art and magic Thankyou for being you - will miss you always. May your soul rest in peace and may you find peace and light https://t.co/Gb22Cz2T60
— shruti haasan (@shrutihaasan) April 29, 2020
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
An actor, every actor looked upto . His art, humour , his being . This is just heartbreaking . Condolences to the family . Irrfan Sir , you will be missed ♥
— Shriya Pilgaonkar (@ShriyaP) April 29, 2020