Mumbai, April 29: India's one of the most finest actor and loved celebrities of Hindi Cinema, Irrfan Khan, died on Tuesday. The Karawan actor was hospitalised at Mumbai’s Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital with a colon infection on on Monday, but on Tuesday the news of Irrfan Khan’s death was shared by filmmaker Shoojit Sircar on Twitter. Following the death of most tatented actor, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal expressed their condolences.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi expressed his condolences. He took to Twitter and wrote, "I’m sorry to hear about the passing of Irrfan Khan. A versatile & talented actor, he was a popular Indian brand ambassador on the global film & tv stage. He will be greatly missed. My condolences to his family, friends & fans at this time of grief." Irrfan Khan Dies at 53, Shoojit Sircar Tweets Condolence Message.

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Among others, Delhi Chief Minister took to Twitter and wrote, "Shocked to hear of the demise of Irrfan Khan, one of the most exceptional actors of our time. May his work always be remembered and his soul rest in peace."

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Even Union Minister Smriti Irani to shared her condolences message. She said, "He etched every character in our memories with sheer talent. From the passion of Pan Singh Tomar to a floundering father in Angrezi Medium #IrrfanKhan was an actor to behold. How do you mourn his passing away for he breathes in the characters he left behind .. Om Shanti. (sic)"

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Union Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri wrote, "Deeply saddened to hear that after putting up a spirited fight against cancer, the young & versatile Irrfan Khan has passed away. After making his big screen debut in Salaam Bombay, the national award winner went on to regale his fans with several superlative performances. RIP."

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Earlier, Shoojit Sircar posted a condolence message on Twitter that read, “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.” In 2018, Irrfan Khan had shared that he has been diagnosed with a neuroendocrine tumour for which he underwent treatment in the UK and post treatment he was asked to take complete rest.

Irrfan Khan started his film career in the year 1988 with a small role in the movie Salaam Bombay. In the coming few years, he continued to work in a handful of movies like Ek Doctor Ki Maut, Bada Din and Drishti. His breakthrough came with 2003’s Vishal Bhardwaj directed Maqbool. He went on star in blockbuster movies like Slumdog Millionaire, Haider, Piku, Hindi Medium. His role in Paan Singh Tomar (2011) won him the National Film Award for Best Actor. His last release was Angrezi Medium, which could not enjoy a long run at the theatres due to coronavirus lockdown.

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