Popular actor Irrfan Khan passed away today at a hospital in Mumbai, where he was admitted for colon infection.
The 53-year-old actor had been battling cancer since 2018 and his official spokesperson had confirmed on Tuesday that he was under doctor’s observation. Irrfan is survived by his wife Sutapa and sons Baill and Ayan.Irffan Khan had worked in Hindi cinema, as well as his works in British films and Hollywood.In a film career spanning almost thirty years and featuring in more than fifty domestic films, Irffan Khan had received numerous awards, including a National Film Award.
Film critics, contemporaries and other experts consider him to be one of the finest actors in Indian cinema for his versatile and natural acting. In 2011, he was awarded the Padma Shri, India’s fourth highest civilian honour for his contribution to the field of arts.