The famous Indian Actor Irrfan Khan has passed away today at the age of 53 in Mumbai from a severe neuroendocrine tumor condition. He was also diagnosed with cancer earlier back in 2018. His death has left the whole movie industry as well as his fans and family at inconsolable grief. 

Irrfan's role in "Slumdog Millionaire" earns him global recognition

Irrfan Khan’s real name is Saahabzaade Irfan Ali Khan. He was born in 1966 in Jaipur, India. He married writer Sutapa Devendra Sikdar in 1995, and together they had two sons. 

Irrfan Khan is one of the most famous Indian actors in the world, leaving his trademarks with edgy roles. In his 30 years acting career, Irrfan won more than 30 both national and international awards. In Slumdog Millionaire (2008), one of his best-known films, Khan played the police officer who interrogated the boy Jamal (played by Dev Patel), who won the game show “Who wants to be a millionaire”. The actor and his co-stars received an award for the "Best Actor" at the 2009 SAG Awards. The movie Slumdog Millionaire also won eight Oscars, including one for the "Best Picture" category. In 2011, he was granted the title of Padma Shri - the fourth-highest title to be given to Indian citizens. 

Irrfan Khan will forever remain as one of Indian's best actors

Irrfan Khan also starred in various blockbusters, namely “The Life of Pi”, “The Lunchbox”, “Piku”, “Paan Singh Tomar”, “Angrezi Medium”, “Hindi Medium”, and many more. Let’s pay our grief and condolences as we relive some of his immortal words of wise:
  1. "When you are young you are fascinated by so many things. Some things drop, some stay . I can be without anything but I cannot be without nature."
  2. "Subah 6 baje uth kar murge hi yoga karti hain, hum itni jaldi kyun uthenge, hum kya yahan doodh baatne aaye hain."

 - Qarib Qarib Singlle

  1. "I suppose in the end, the whole of life becomes an act of letting go, but what always hurts the most is not taking a moment to say goodbye."

 - Life of Pi

  1. "Do yourself a favor. Before it's too late, without thinking too much about it first, pack a pillow and a blanket and see as much of the world as you can. You will not regret it. One day it will be too late."

 - The Namesake

  1. "Haan train par hi hoon, lekin apni nahi, dusri par chad gaya."

- Qarib Qarib Singlle