Bollywood, today is experiencing the blackest day as one of the rare gems, Irrfan breathed his last at the age of 54. The actor who put forth a strong battle against neuroendocrine tumour for nearly two years now, was admitted to the Kokilaben Ambani hospital in Mumbai yesterday for colon infection. Irrfan's health had been deteriorating at an alarming speed in the last few days and the unfortunate news came as a major shock to the entire cine fraternity.
The actor who was recently seen in Homi Adajania's Angrezi Medium was taking treatment in the United Kingdom since 2018 when he was diagnosed with neuroendocrine tumour. Due to this, he took a sabbatical from work and returned to shoot with necessary precautions. Irrfan, because of his poor health, refrained from joining the promotional activities of Angrezi Medium and interacted with media and his fans through a pre-recorded video message. Informing everyone that 'unwanted guests' are sitting inside his body and he is in conversation with them, Irrfan dealt with the sudden twist in his life bravely. Today, as we fondly remember the acting marvel, here's a look back at how he held the shield against his illness bravely and put forth a strong battle against it.
March 5, 2018:
In March 2018, the news of Irrfan's illness surfaced across media. However, it was confirmed by the actor through a tweet on March 5. Calling it a 'rare disease', Irrfan assured his fans that he will be alright. With a smile on his face throughout, he promised to inform in detail after the 'conclusive diagnosis'.
— Irrfan (@irrfank) March 5, 2018
March 16, 2018:
Eleven days after informing about his rare disease, Irrfan ended the speculations by tweeting about the neuroendocrine tumour. He shared the news of the diagnosis with a quote by Margarette Mitchel and told that he will be travelling out of India for the treatment.
— Irrfan (@irrfank) March 16, 2018
August 2018:
A while before his film Karwaan's release, Irrfan issued a statement to media regarding his treatment. Till then, he had completed four out of six cycles of chemotherapy. “I have had the fourth cycle of chemotherapy. And I have to have six cycles and then we need to have a scan. After the third cycle, the scan was positive. But we need to see after the sixth scan. And then we’ll see where it takes me. There’s no guarantee of life with anybody," Irrfan told in this statement to a leading daily.
April 2019:
After staying away from his companion, the cameras, Irrfan returned to the sets of Angrezi Medium to complete leftover portions. The actor thanked his fans and well-wishers for their prayers and love.
— Irrfan (@irrfank) April 3, 2019
February 2020:
Irrfan, before the trailer launch of Angrezi Medium, gave an important update on the promotions and his health. The actor, in a pre-recorded video, conveyed his love for fans. "Today I am there with you as well as not there. My film Angrezi Medium is extremely special to me. I genuinely wanted to promote this film with as much love as we have made it with. But there are some unwanted guests sitting inside my body and I am having a conversation with them. Whatever their status is, I will keep you posted. There is a saying, when life gives you lemons, you make a lemonade," Irrfan said in the video message.
As we embark on the journey to release #AngreziMedium, here’s a small note for you allhttps://t.co/Sr0Pp1x3dv #AngreziMedium trailer out tomorrow!
— Irrfan (@irrfank) February 12, 2020
March 13, 2020:
Irrfan's much-awaited comeback film Angrezi Medium finally released in theatres. However, due to the Coronavirus Lockdown, theatres had to shut operations and soon, the film arrived on the OTT platform-Disney+ Hotstar.
April 25, 2020:
Irrfan's mother, Saeeda Begum, passed away in Jaipur. However, the actor couldn't attend her funeral due to the nationwide lockdown. It was initially being said that Irrfan isn't in India, but it was revealed yesterday that he is in Mumbai and isn't keeping well.
April 28, 2020:
Irrfan was rushed to Kokilaben Ambani hospital when his health deteriorated due to colon infection, as said by his official spokesperson.
Rest In Peace, Irrfan. Bollywood shall never fill your void.
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