MUMBAI: One of most versatlie actors of India cinema, Irrfan Khan passed away at a Mumbai hospital toa where he was admitted to be put under observation for a colon infection.

The actor had been battling cancer since 2018 and had been seeking treatment for the same in India and abroad.

As soon as soon the news of his death broke, social media started flooding with condolences and grief messages. From Bollywood fraternity to politicians from across the nation expressed their grief after filmmaker Shoojit Sircar revealed the news.

Several politicos including PM Narendra Modi, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Shashi Tharoor, paid their respects to the late actor.

Chech out their tweets here:

Irrfan Khan’s demise is a loss to the world of cinema and theatre. He will be remembered for his versatile performances across different mediums. My thoughts are with his family, friends and admirers. May his soul rest in peace.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 29, 2020

अभिनेता इरफान खान यांच्या निधनामुळे हिंदी चित्रपट सृष्टीने एक मेहनती, अष्टपैलू अभिनेता गमावला आहे. दुर्धर असा कॅन्सर झाला असून सुद्धा न खचता, सकारात्मकतेने इरफान यांनी हे वास्तव स्वीकारले आणि उपचार सुरू असतांना परत उत्साहाने उभे राहिले.
— CMO Maharashtra (@CMOMaharashtra) April 29, 2020

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
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) April 29, 2020

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.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) April 29, 2020

Saddened beyond measure by the passing of a human being I had never met, but who gladdened my heart and the hearts of millions with his incandescent talent. RIP @irrfank, gone when he had so much more to give https://t.co/4qscNrSfQv
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) April 29, 2020

I am saddened and shocked to know about the untimely demise of one of our country's most versatile actors, #IrrfanKhan. My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and fans. May God give them strength. May his soul rest in peace.
— Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) April 29, 2020

Irrfan was born on January 7, 1967, in Tonk of Rajasthan, as Sahebzade Irfan Ali Khan in a middle-class family. He made his movie debut with 'Salaam Bombay' in 1984. Khan is survived by his wife, Sutapa Sikdar, and sons Babil and Ayan.

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