Cricketers pay tribute to actor Irrfan Khan after his tragic death
One of Bollywood’s finest actors of the current generation, Irrfan Khan sadly passed away in Mumbai at the age of 53. Khan had starring roles in many memorable Bollywood films such as Haasil, Maqbool, Paan Singh Tomar, Life in a Metro, Haider, The Lunchbox and Hindi Medium. He was also one of few stars from India who became a recognizable face in Hollywood with roles in big-budget flicks such as The Amazing Spider-Man, Inferno and Jurassic World. Khan was suffering from a neuroendocrine tumour – a rare form of cancer that can target various parts of the body and underwent extensive treatment in London.
Khan was admitted to Mumbai’s Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani hospital on 28th April, where he was receiving treatment for a colon infection. He sadly passed away in the hospital today, leaving the whole of India in a state of shock.
After his untimely demise, many cricketers took to Twitter to pay their heartfelt tribute to a master of his craft. Here we take a look at a few of them.
Sad to hear the news of #IrrfanKhan passing away. He was one of my favorites & I’ve watched almost all his films, the last one being Angrezi Medium. Acting came so effortlessly to him, he was just terrific.
May his soul Rest In Peace. 🙏🏼
Condolences to his loved ones. ☹️ pic.twitter.com/gaLHCTSbUh— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) April 29, 2020
Saddened to hear about the passing of Irrfan Khan. What a phenomenal talent and dearly touched everyone's heart with his versatility. May god give peace to his soul 🙏
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) April 29, 2020
Extremely saddened to hear about the demise of #IrfanKhan. He was truly an actor with immense talent & high caliber. He will be missed badly. My heartfelt condolences to the family. #ripirfankhan pic.twitter.com/kXe7FfNvuP
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) April 29, 2020
RIP #IrrfanKhan 🙏
— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) April 29, 2020
Saddened to hear the passing away of #IrfanKhan. Condolences to the entire family. An actor of great caliber! You will be cherished by us until eternity. RIP. pic.twitter.com/wLTWUz8w6Z
— Mohammad Shami (@MdShami11) April 29, 2020
R.I.P @irrfank Ji. Always enjoyed your amazing work and your mind-blowing skills as an actor and artist. Sincere condolences and prayers for the family. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/dh6QdDs9nh
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) April 29, 2020
There are actors who have the ability to move you with every performance, irrespective of role or medium! Irrfan Khan was one of those rare gems! Indispensable. He went too soon! RIP!
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) April 29, 2020
Saddened to hear the passing away of #IrrfanKhan. A wonderful actor. Gone too soon. My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) April 29, 2020
A great actor and a great talent. Heartfelt
Condolences to his family and well – wishers #IrfanKhan— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) April 29, 2020
