RIP Irrfan Khan: Bollywood mourns, pours heartfelt condolences

New Delhi: Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan died at Mumbai’s Kokilaben Hospital on Wednesday while battling a rare cancer. He was 53.

“Surrounded by his love, his family for whom he most cared about, he left for heavenly abode, leaving behind truly a legacy of his own. We all pray and hope that he is at peace. And to resonate and part with his words he had said, “As if I was tasting life for the first time, the magical side of it”,” an official statement from the actor’s representative read.

Irrfan was admitted to the hospital on Tuesday for a colon infection. He was diagnosed with neuroendocrine tumour in 2018.

Here’s how key personalities expressed their condolences on Twitter:

My dear friend Irfaan. You fought and fought and fought. I will always be proud of you.. we shall meet again.. condolences to Sutapa and Babil.. you too fought, Sutapa you gave everything possible in this fight. Peace and Om shanti. Irfaan Khan salute.

— Shoojit Sircar (@ShoojitSircar) April 29, 2020

T 3516 – .. just getting news of the passing of Irfaan Khan .. this is a most disturbing and sad news .. ?
An incredible talent .. a gracious colleague .. a prolific contributor to the World of Cinema .. left us too soon .. creating a huge vacuum ..
Prayers and duas ?

— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) April 29, 2020

Nothing can be more heartbreaking and tragic than the news of passing away of a dear friend, one of the finest actors and a wonderful human being #IrrfanKhan. Saddest day!! May his soul rest in peace. #OmShanti ? pic.twitter.com/QSm05p7PfU

— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) April 29, 2020

Oh Lord! This tragic news is heartbreaking on so many levels.
I’m choked with emotions & saddened beyond words.
My heartfelt condolences to the family.?
Irrfan, thank you for showing the world your genius..Gone too soon!

? إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعون#IrrfanKhan pic.twitter.com/M4NHPVobaM

— Adnan Sami (@AdnanSamiLive) April 29, 2020

An actor who inspired our generation world over with revolutionary performances. Heartbreaking loss. We pray for strength for your family. Rest in peace #IrrfanKhan Sir?? ❤️

— Kiara Advani (@advani_kiara) April 29, 2020

Heartbroken to hear about Irrfan’s untimely demise. It’s an irreparable loss for Indian cinema. Deepest condolences to his wife & sons. RIP Irrfan.

— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) April 29, 2020

The charisma you brought to everything you did was pure magic. Your talent forged the way for so many in so many avenues.. You inspired so many of us. #IrrfanKhan you will truly be missed. Condolences to the family. pic.twitter.com/vjhd5aoFhc

— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) April 29, 2020

Rest in peace @irrfank you have no idea what your kindness meant to me at a time I was at my least confident . My condolences to your family and loved ones.

— Sonam K Ahuja (@sonamakapoor) April 29, 2020

Deeply saddened to learn that #Irffan Khan passed away this morning. Gone too soon .. such a powerful actor and how valiantly he fought back the cancer. Its a big loss not only to his family but to the entire film industry. RIP

— Azmi Shabana (@AzmiShabana) April 29, 2020