There was a time when the late Bollywood legend Irrfan Khan was a popular face in Hollywood and also a revered actor there. It all started with The Warrior and Irrfan was put on the map with his role in HBO's In Treatment and The Namesake. In fact, it was this Mira Nair movie that led to The Amazing Spider-Man director Marc Webb approaching Irrfan for the character of Dr Rajit Ratha. By then, Irrfan, who had also done the Angelina Jolie starrer A Mighty Heart and New York, I Love You, was a recognised actor in Hollywood. Rest in Peace, Irrfan Khan! The Amazing Spider-Man, Life of Pi, Jurassic World – Why He Was Bollywood’s Most Successful Crossover Star.

While Marc had said in interviews about how he had wanted to work with Irrfan ever since he has seen him and The Namesake and The Warrior and even called himself a huge Irrfan fan, the actor revealed during interviews that he was not interested in doing the Andrew Garfield-Emma Stone movie but his sons (Ayan and Babil) insisted that he take up the role. Irrfan Khan No More: 11 Times When Irrfan’s Scene-Stealing Acts Were the Best Part About Some Perfectly Average (or Worse) Movies.

The director took to Twitter to express his condolences over Irrfan's death. He also wrote an emotional note which conveyed that Marc remembered Irrfan at his best. Remembering Irrfan Khan: From Salaam Bombay to Angrezi Medium, Complete List of Actor's Films That You Can Watch on Netflix, Amazon Prime, iTunes and YouTube Online.

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Irrfan Khan was admitted to Kokilaben hospital in Mumbai on April 28, 2020, and was in the ICU for complications due to colon infection, he breathed his last on April 29, 2020, in the presence of his wife Sutapa and sons Babil Khan and Ayan Khan. The actor's last rites took place at the Versova Kabristan at 3 pm on April 29, with his sons laying him to rest. Our deepest condolences are with Irrfan's family.

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