Bollywood actor Irfan Khan died Wednesday in a Mumbai hospital, where he was admitted for a bowel infection, The news is reported by the times of India.
The 53-year-old has been battling cancer since 2018, and his official spokesperson confirmed on Tuesday that he was under medical supervision.
His family made an official statement.
I trust I have surrendered”; These were some of the many words Irfan wrote in a warm note he wrote in 2018 that opened up to his fight against cancer. And a man with a few words and an actor with a calm expression with his deep eyes and his unforgettable actions on the screen
It is sad that today we have to make the news that he is leaving. Irrfan was a strong soul who fought to the end, always inspiring everyone who came close to him. After being struck by lightning with the news of rare cancer in 2018, he took life shortly after and fought the many battles that accompanied it.
Surrounded by his love, his family, for whom he was most interested, he left his heavenly home and really left his own legacy. We all pray and hope he has peace. And to argue and emphasize with his words, he had said, “As if I had first tasted life, the magical side of it,” was the explanation.
Known for appearing in films such as Maqbool and Piku, the actor won a national award for his powerful action in the sports drama Paan Singh Tomar. Irrfan has also been recognized worldwide for his appearances in films such as Slumdog Millionaire, Inferno and Life of Pi.
Khan’s latest movie was Angrezi Medium, which was released days before the closure was announced. His innocent portrayal of a father who was willing to withstand all his daughter’s setbacks was very well received by fans. Due to the closure, Angrezi Medium stopped playing in the cinemas and was later released on an OTT platform.
