Tollywood Celebrities Offer Their Condolences As Actor Irrfan Khan Passes Away

It came as a shock, when news about Irrfan Khan's demise surfaced. The versatile actor was 53 and breathed his last at Mumbai's Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani hospital. Irrfan, who was diagnosed with a neuroendocrine tumour in 2018, lost his mother just four days ago. He returned to India in February last year and filmed Angrezi Medium during his short visit. A couple of months later, he again flew to London to continue the treatment and returned after his surgery in September 2019. The unfortunate demise of the Billu Barbar Actor has shocked the entertainment industry as Tollywood celebrities mourn his death on social media.

Superstar Mahesh Babu and South Diva Trisha, who worked together with Irrfan Khan in 2006 movie Sainikudu took to their respective social media handles to pay last respect to the finest actor of the film industry. Mahesh Babu wrote, "Deeply saddened by the news of #IrrfanKhan's untimely demise. A brilliant actor gone too soon. He will be truly missed... My heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones. RIP."

Actor Prakash Raj thanked Irrfan Khan for his contribution to the collective global art.

The appalling news was first shared by the director and his close friend Shoojit Sircar on social media. The actor was admitted to the hospital on Tuesday owing to colon infection, and was kept in the intensive care unit (ICU).

Irrfan Khan has appeared in more than 100 films including Bollywood and Hollywood films like Life Of Pi and The Amazing Spider-Man. His last venture, Angrezi Medium was released before the COVID-19 lockdown and marked his return in spite of his unwell condition.