Irrfan Khan, Magnificent Actor, Dies at 53 “Surrounded By Family Fighting With Colon Infection”

New Delhi: Actor Irrfan Khan died on Wednesday in Mumbai’s Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, the place he was being handled for an colon an infection. An announcement launched by his household mentioned that Mr Khan spent his last hours “surrounded by his love, his household for whom he most cared about.” Simply hours in the past, the actor’s spokesperson mentioned in an announcement that Mr Khan was “nonetheless combating the battle.” The Piku star, one among Indian cinema’s most revered thespians, battled a tumour for a number of months and returned to Mumbai some months in the past after being handled in London. Irrfan Khan is survived by his spouse Sutapa and two sons. Yesterday, his spokesperson confirmed that he had been taken to the intensive care unit and later, dismissed rumours that Irrfan Khan had died.

Learn the assertion launched on behalf of Irrfan Khan’s household:

“I belief, I’ve surrendered”; These had been the a few of the many phrases that Irrfan expressed in a heart-felt observe he wrote in 2018 opening up about his battle with most cancers. And a person of few phrases and an actor of silent expressions along with his deep eyes and his memorable actions on display. It is saddening that at the present time, we have now to deliver ahead the information of him passing away. Irrfan was a powerful soul, somebody who fought until the very finish and at all times impressed everybody who got here near him. After having been struck by lightning in 2018 with the information of a uncommon most cancers, he took life quickly after because it got here and he fought the various battles that got here with it. Surrounded by his love, his household for whom he most cared about, he left for heaven abode, forsaking really a legacy of his personal. All of us pray and hope that he’s at peace. And to resonate and half along with his phrases he had mentioned, “As if I used to be tasting life for the primary time, the magical aspect of it.”

Filmmaker Shoojit Sircar, who directed Irrfan Khan in Piku, tweeted: “My pricey good friend Irrfan. You fought and fought and fought. I’ll at all times be happy with you.. we will meet once more.. condolences to Sutapa and Babil.. you too fought, Sutapa you gave every little thing attainable on this battle. Peace and Om shanti. Irfaan Khan salute,” he tweeted.

As information of Irrfan Khan’s hospitalisation unfold on Tuesday night, the actor’s spokesperson launched this assertion: “Sure, it’s true that Irrfan Khan is admitted to ICU at Kokilaben in Mumbai due to a colon an infection. We might preserve everybody up to date. He’s beneath physician’s commentary. His energy and braveness have helped him battle and battle to date and we’re positive along with his super willpower and prayers of his nicely wishers, he’ll get better quickly.” Irrfan’s spouse Sutapa Sikdar and his sons Babil and Ayan Khan had been additionally reportedly at the hospital.

On Wednesday, a recent assertion was launched warning towards untimely experiences of Mr Khan’s dying. It is actually disappointing to know that there are excessive assumptions being made about Irrfan’s well being. Whereas we’re really appreciative that individuals are involved, it is disheartening to see some sources unfold excessive rumours and creating panic. Irrfan is a powerful particular person and continues to be combating the battle. We actually request you to not fall for rumours and never partake in these conversations that are fictional,” the actor’s spokesperson mentioned.

Irrfan Khan was recognized with an neuroendocrine tumour in March 2018, quickly after which he flew to London for therapy. He returned to India in February 2019 to shoot Angrezi Medium and flew again to London after a short keep. The actor returned to India in September final yr after surgical procedure and therapy in London.

Irrfan Khan’s mom Saeeda Begum died at the age of 95 on Saturday morning in Jaipur. In keeping with information company ANI, Irrfan, who could not journey from Mumbai as a result of coronavirus lockdown, paid his final respects to his late mom by way of a video conferencing session.

Irrfan Khan was final seen in Angrezi Medium, which launched slightly over every week earlier than the lockdown was imposed in India. The actor wasn’t a part of the movie’s promotions due to his well being; he spoke to his followers through a video message forward of the trailer launch of the movie. His film credit embrace internationally acclaimed choices equivalent to The Lunchbox and the Hollywood blockbuster Jurassic World.